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Green Landscaping
4.9(
137
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cullen was able to turn the mess which was left from a previous contractor into a beautiful backyard. He was responsive to our questions. His crew was great! They got the work done timely and the results were awesome! We will definitely use Cullen and his team in the future for any landscaping needs."
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NTK Excavation LLC
5.0(
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"The pro went above and beyond he even made a trip to butler to pick up a new pump and stayed after dark to install the pump and made sure it was working. The tempature wind chill was below zero I could not thank him enough I would highly recomend them. "
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Recommended by60%of homeowners
DC Contracting & Landscaping LLC
5.0(
69
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Dave was prompt, professional and detail oriented. The 20x40' area (roughly 3.5' deep) had to be removed from my yard and Dave made sure to minimize impact as much as possible. The finished work has a slight grade away from my house which has helped reduce water flow toward my basement. Dave is busy (good people are) and I do recommend being patient setting up the first site visit and quote. The wait is worth it."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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PEARCE REMODELING
5.0(
112
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I’ve started a wildlife rescue center and Pearce Remodeling donated their time and services to my up and coming non profit organization. The work was precise, creative, and all around well built. The job itself was completed in impeccable timing and working with Jason Pearce on the project could not have been more fluid and accommodating."
Recommended by99%of homeowners
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Beiler Brothers Asphalt LLC
4.9(
50
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"From the beginning to the end of the job was a PLEASURE to work with these people. Their quality of work is superb to any I have seen. In fact, plan on having them back for an additional project. Beginning with Jamie he was super polite and returned every phone call even being as busy as he is. The customer is obviously number one to this company and they cross all "T's" and dot all "I's" when doing their jobs. No shortcuts for these guys. Can honestly say they ALL take pride in their workmanship and the results show it. Plan on giving them referrals as many as I can since I too am in business and can refer as many people their way as I know NOBODY will ever be sorry they hired them to do their job. Look forward to the next project to be done. FANTASTIC JOB WELL DONE by FANTASTIC INDIVIDUALS! Thanks so much again! G. Holliday"
Recommended by98%of homeowners
Local Roots Landscaping
4.9(
36
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Serving Pittsburgh, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I requested a quote from Patrick at Local Roots mainly to install a Husqvarna Automower 450XH on what I would consider to be a 'challenging' property for this new technology. For anyone not familiar, the Automower is basically a Roomba for the lawn, which promises to mow a carpet-like lawn with minimal maintenance and effort. The result is a beautifully manicured lawn, and I feel like I am living on 'grounds' that are maintained by a full time landscaping crew. The only effort I put into my lawn is to check the Husqvarna app and make sure the mower hasn't gotten stuck, which can happen every few days, and a once-a-month line trim in a few areas. My property is nearly an acre of trees, hills, and roots. While I am technically inclined, I had no idea what the performance characteristics of the Automower were, and initial setup is non-trivial and involves burying a boundary wire as well as guide wires throughout the property. Patrick and crew installed my Automower in a single day. He came with a local Automower approved dealer to ensure that installation was "at or above specification" for things like guide wire lengths and navigable grade. This saved myself significant time in guesswork. In addition, Patrick was willing to set up a season long support contract to perform optimizations and adjustments to the buried wire to ensure my Automower would work flawlessly into the future."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Pittsburgh, PA

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 Pittsburgh, PA homeowners’ guide to gravel or loose fill paving installs, spreads or scrapes

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