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A1 Dirtwork, LLC
New to Angi

Serving Mexia, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 3 years of experience serving the area, A1 Dirtwork, LLC, is your solution for all your gravel reconditioning needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Satisfaction guaranteed!

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Advanced Specialty Construction Services
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Serving Mexia, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I've dealt with every subcontractor who has ever been in this home from the ground breaking up to the present and they are by far the most professional and courteous contractors I've ever met.  They did everything so carefully and were very conscientious. I wish everyone in the construction/home building industry could take a few lessons from this crew and business. I'm willing to spend a little bit more if it means less headache, hassle and mess to deal with and a job done right. Sadly...you really do get waht you pay for these days! I always love a good deal but a bargain just isn't a bargain when you still have work to do at the end of the day or you have to hire someone else to correct what the bargain contractor did wrong.  They were not the highest bidder but they weren't the cheapest either.  Somewhere in the middle is a pretty good place though! Will hire them again without a doubt! 

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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Mexia, TX

To calculate how much pea gravel you need for your project, multiply the length, width, and depth of the area you want to cover to find the volume in cubic feet. Then, divide that number by 27 to convert it to cubic yards to determine the amount of pea gravel you need.

A yard of pea gravel weighs about 1.3 tons or 2,600 pounds. Keep in mind that wet gravel weighs more than dry, and different types of gravel can vary in weight. For example, due to its density, river rock weighs significantly more than crushed stone and pea gravel.

The ideal depth for pea gravel depends on the type and size of your project. You'll need at least two to three inches for walkways and patios and a minimum of six inches for driveways to support heavy vehicles and prevent shifting over time. Aim for a depth of three to four inches in decorative garden beds or drainage areas.

Pea gravel is attractive, versatile, and low-maintenance. It provides excellent drainage, making it ideal for pathways, driveways, and garden beds. On the downside, its sharp texture isn't ideal for bare feet, and it can be challenging to weed or remove once installed. It can also shift underfoot without proper edging, creating an uneven surface.

Alternative landscaping materials you can use instead of pea gravel include wood chips, decomposed granite, crushed stone, pebbles, quartz, mulch, sand, and river rock. These materials offer different aesthetics, performance, and costs, so it’s important to do your research to determine which one best fits your landscape design and budget.

Many homeowners choose pea gravel because it requires minimal upkeep compared to other landscaping materials. You'll need to rake it occasionally to redistribute the stones and maintain an even surface. Pros also recommend installing weed barrier fabric beneath the gravel to prevent unwanted growth, although some weeds may still appear over time.

The Mexia, TX homeowners’ guide to gravel or loose fill paving installs, spreads or scrapes

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