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Complete Seal Coating and Crack Repair
4.9(
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Serving Salado, TX and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2014

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Warranties offered

"Installed asphalt driveway at a property we are selling. Very happy with the result. "
paving work
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Response time2 days
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Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Austin Affordable Asphalt
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Serving Salado, TX and surrounding areas

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In business since 1973

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Bruce and company did a wonderful job paying the parking lot. Bruce always answered the phone when I called him. Thatâ  s an unique And special quality of a good boss. I would recommend to anyone. He is on time and on point and not trying to sell you anything more. A truly professional! Thank You Bruce!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate88%
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WILLIAMS BROTHERS PAVING
4.1(
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Serving Salado, TX and surrounding areas

In business since 1979

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Williams Brothers Paving Asphalt Paving Company has offered service and quality at a fair price to Central Texans since 1979. Asphalt contracting references include State,Municipal,Commercial/Residential Customers\nNow offering Terra-Pave International products. A low cost, non-toxic alternative to traditional paving methods.

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Fg1 Paving and Excavation
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Serving Salado, TX and surrounding areas

"It was excellent! Francisco and his team were absolutely professional. They sent us videos every day and every step of the way. they installed a commercial grade concrete driveway at our home. The skills and professionalism are unparalleled for any contractor we’ve ever used. Absolutely 100% recommend this business."
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Salado, 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 Salado, TX homeowners’ guide to gravel or loose fill paving installs, spreads or scrapes

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