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TRUOAK Trucking & Excavation LLC
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Serving Princeton, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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"Nathan was awesome! He arrived early, hauled away our concrete pieces, leveled out the area after removing the concrete, and was very kind and professional as to not destroy our yard. Totally impressed and will refer him to others!"
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Stone Gallery of Lexington Corp
4.9(
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Serving Princeton, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

You decide on your granite for whatever project you have in mind, we ask for half down and the remaining balance after installation is complete. We offer free measurements to the central Kentucky area. All our fabrication is in house and we do not sub-contract any work. We work with builders, realtors, contractors, homeowners, and commercial. We are all about great quality and great prices. Additional DBA - Stone Gallery Inc. Additional Fax - (859) 309-9876.

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Granite America
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Serving Princeton, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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We make countertops and install them. We direclty import granite from around the world, make the countertops in our shop in Lexington, and install it your home. Without any middlemen, we are the best price for granite countertops. \n\nWhy we do it: We want to make the experience of getting granite countertops one of the best remodeling experience you will have. We make dream kitchens/projects and we make buying countertops as easy as buying a book on the internet. \n\nWhat we do: We make beautiful granite countertops. We are in the countertop industry because we have sustainable competitive advantages in procuring granite.\n\nHow do we do it: We have local fabrication shops in all of our locations. All of our locations proudly display FULL SLABS of granite for viewing. We fabricate and install from our own shops so we can maintain quality in every process.\nWe understand customers and work by a set of core values to ensure you have an outstanding experience. When comparing us to any of our competitors, you will see that we provide the best value to you.

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Greenscape Enterprises
4.6(
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Serving Princeton, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Greenscape Enterprises is a full-service landscape development and property management company. We service commercial and residential customers, including manufacturers, hospitals, schools and small business in central Kentucky. Visit our FaceBook page for promotions and updates at facebook.com/GreenscapeEnterprises, or to learn more about us, check us out at www.GreenScapeKentucky.com

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Blue Grass Paving & Contracting
5.0(
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Serving Princeton, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Bluegrass Paving & Seal Coat is a paving contractor in Lexington, Kentucky. We are owned and operated by Ben Stanley Senior, who is experienced in all phases of paving, asphalt repair, and asphalt protection work. He has more than 40 years of experience and emphasizes attention to detail and quality work for all of his projects.\nAdditional email: info@bluegrasspavingky.com

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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Princeton, KY

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.

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