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Avatar for Southern Accents Landscape Design
Southern Accents Landscape Design
5.0(
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Serving Southport, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The owner, Jonathan Swilley, initially consulted with us and then designed an incredible layout for our lawn. He truly visualized our dream. The job was completed on time and within our budget; it was way beyond our expectations! He and his team were professional, courteous and thorough. In addition, the sprinkler system they installed works perfectly and is zoned to the critical areas. The owner also took the time to thoroughly explain the sprinkler system. I would highly recommend Southern Accents."
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+13

Response time2 days
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Elias Landcaping
4.0(
4
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Serving Southport, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Wonderful is a very nice guy. Every time I called him he came right away No matter what time, he was very good at that. I will recommend him to every person. He is very Good."
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+105

Response time1 day
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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ACME Contracting Services, Inc.
4.8(
5
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Serving Southport, NC and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"David and his crew did an awesome job for us. They poured a slab for our 20 x 20 building and a sidewalk! We also had the building wired and they did that for us. We were ð ¯ % satisfied with the work. They were always respectful and very caring about the detail of their work. They will be our go to contractors when needed. Thank you David, Buster and crew!!! Terry & Nita Lanier- Winnabow"
Response time11 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Adams Exterior Designs
5.0(
19
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Serving Southport, NC and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Very well. Dustin is extremely thorough in his work and takes great pride of ownership in customers eyes. Very personable and engaging young man. I highly recommend him for any of my jobs that I can't or don't want to do."
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Hardscape Artists
4.5(
48
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Serving Southport, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I contacted Eric and Pavescaper in the beginning of July 2013 for a quote regarding patio work in my backyard.  Karen who works in the office returned my call timely and set up an appointment for Eric to come out.  Eric came out on the scheduled date and not only provided a quote for the patio work but provided ideas on the layout of the patio. <br /> After comparing other quotes received for the work and the reviews of the companies I decided to go with Pavescaper.  Not only were they the most affordable option, their reviews and pictures of jobs completed were stellar.  When I called to book the job - an appointment was set up and Eric came out again to go over everything and ensure the contract proposal was completely accurate. <br /> Eric was very upfront that business was busy and told me our job would be scheduled for October 2013.  This was not a problem as all the other contractors who provided quotes also said they were very busy and would not be able to complete the job until the fall. <br /> As October approached, Eric reached out and contacted me that within a week or so it would be time to begin our job.  He inquired as to whether we had researched EP Henry stones to determine what our preference was.  Eric recommended a few EP Henry distributors that are local where we could go and see the stone and pavers set up in person. <br /> On the date work was scheduled to begin, Eric and his crew came out and they demolished my old concrete patio.  Over the next few days they demolished the concrete steps, excavated the grass area next to the old patio, dug trenches and ran the downspouts underground, installed the stone base, rebuilt the steps, and installed the pavers.  Pavescaper then put grass seed down around the patio to ensure the grass boarder grows back quickly. <br /> My wife and I couldn't be happier with the job that Eric and Pavescaper did.  The steps and patio are beyond our expectations.  Eric kept us in the loop regarding what steps of the project were happening when.  His crew worked hard and did a great job.  I would recommend Pavescaper to anyone, and would use them in the future for any other similar work. <br />"
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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JK Outside Services LLC
5.0(
4
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Serving Southport, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"He was timely, thorough, and courteous with good work ethics. He showed up on time, was easy to communicate with, and was very knowledgeable about the aspects of the work done. Good customer service. I recommend him for your landscaping needs."
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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AMERICAN PATIO DRIVE & WALK
4.6(
14
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Serving Southport, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I couldn't have been happier with how the project went.  Our job foreman was an elderly gentleman who listened to what I was hoping to achieve and he made is a reality.  We now have a curvy aesthetically pleasing driveway and sidewalk that has increased the curb appeal of our house by 100 fold. <br />"
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Grass With Class LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Southport, NC and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We have used Grass with Class for 4 years for our yard maintenance (and have been pleased with their service) so when we planned to undertake a massive backyard renovation we contacted them for an estimate on retaining wall, grading, and landscaping.  We were debating whether to go with a stone or wood "bulkhead" style wall but after reviewing Chris' estimate for a stone wall, it seemed the way to go!  We had several trees that needed to come out and a large stump - we had several tree contractors that gave us estimates but then either didn't return phone calls to schedule removal or were not available for several weeks, so Chris and his crew took out those trees and stumps as well before starting on the wall.  They did a good job on the tree removal and we were glad to have them actually dug out and removed rather than stump-ground where they could create sinkholes and issues with the retaining wall in the future. <br /> <br /> The wall itself became a rather large undertaking -- it is 160' long and 5+ ft high in order to bring it up to grade - and is beautiful!  They did a fantastic job on it and making sure it was built the right way so that we should never have issues with it blowing out or anything (Chris has pretty much guaranteed it for life).  They built it exactly the way some of the other larger contractors in the area told us they would build a commercial retaining wall. There was a LOT of rain towards the end of this summer so we did fall behind schedule on several occasions but they worked weekends and well into the evenings to pull it together.  There were several parts of our renovation that were done by other contractors (pool and deck), so after the wall was completed Grass with Class was out of the picture while those projects were being completed.  They then came back in and finished grading (we now have a large, flat backyard!), installed irrigation, sod, and landscaping that includes a mix of palms, flowering bushes, a few small trees, and river rock beds.  We love our new backyard!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Southport, NC

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 Southport, NC homeowners’ guide to gravel or loose fill paving installs, spreads or scrapes

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