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RM Contracting & Excavation
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Serving Saugerties, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Randy arrived exactly when he said he would and, did a wonderful job. He kept me informed about what he was doing and completed the job quickly and well."
Response time12 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by60%of homeowners
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SHAE Land Services, LLC
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Serving Saugerties, NY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2021

Free estimates

"My driveway was a mess after winter. Leon was able to grade my driveway and added more gravel. No more potholes or washouts. Highly recommend! Great work...Thank you so much."
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Noah C White Custom Builders
5.0(
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Serving Saugerties, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I had an excellent experience working with Noah and his team on a deck build along with a series of door install / remodeling jobs. Noah was responsive and respectful throughout the whole process and helped provide me with a number of different options to come up with the best solution to fit our needs. His team was professional on the job and performed top++ quality work throughout. I plan on working with Noah and his team more over the coming years on additional remodeling projects for our home and couldn't recommend them highly enough for any and all custom build projects."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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STONE STEDGE
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Serving Saugerties, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Doug and crew were professional, efficient, skilled and friendly. They did a great job, listened to the customer and communicated effectively throughout the process. They know what they're doing and laid out the stones beautifully."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Adams Landscaping
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Serving Saugerties, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1969

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Founded in the late 1960s, we have close to 40 years of expert commercial and residential jobs under our belts. In addition to plantings and lawn installations, we offer waterscapes, patios, retaining walls, wood structures and more. In order to make you confident in the outcome of your project, computer imaging of our designs can be provided. We are also authorized Unilock dealers and installers. With over 60 items in stock, Adams Landscaping has the largest and most complete bulk materials yard in the Hudson Valley.

Recommended by90%of homeowners
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Saugerties, NY

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 Saugerties, NY homeowners’ guide to gravel or loose fill paving installs, spreads or scrapes

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