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Life Landscaping
4.8(
15
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Serving Usaf-academy, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hired Tree of Life to install artificial turf, plant a new tree and place a walkway in my yard. They did the job quickly and accurately. They listened to what I wanted and made recommendations to make it even better. Price was right. Highly recommend them and look forward to using them for all my landscaping needs"
synthetic turf installation
synthetic turf installation
synthetic turf installation
synthetic turf installation
synthetic turf installation

+5

Response time2 hrs
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by46%of homeowners
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Larson Excavating
5.0(
5
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Serving Usaf-academy, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Eric was able to competitively quote and execute a significant improvement to our property in Larkspur by excavating a new parking area as well as installing a stunning retaining wall to mitigate erosion that would have caused the loss of mature pine trees. He also relocated all the dirt to other areas of our property to encourage proper flow of rain and snow melt away from our home. Every step of the project was executed perfectly, on time, with excellent communication and its completion not only served the purpose we needed but it has greatly improved the aesthetic and value of our property. I don't remember the last time we've worked with someone on a home project that has been this impressive."
Expansion of driveway
Driveways and Drainage
Carve in Roads
Roads and Driveway
Driveway Remod

+2

Response time3 days
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Patterson Landscapes LLC
3.8(
22
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Serving Usaf-academy, CO and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Taylor Patterson and his crew arrived when promised and did an excellent job replacing the sod at my mothers house. They finished the job in a day and a half in spite of a late Spring snowstorm. I highly recommend Patterson landscapes for any commercial or residential landscaping project. Their workmanship was excellent"
Landscaping Project
Landscaping Project
Close up of Bridge Stone over Water Feature Stream
Paver Patio Designer Outdoor Living Area
Custom Veneer Fire Pit and Concrete Patio Area

+21

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by56%of homeowners
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Relentless Excavating LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Usaf-academy, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brett was amazing! I had several small areas in the yard to be done which required moving river rock, installing mulch, resurrecting a partially buried sidewalk, and trimming a couple bushes, among other things. He is very concerned with making sure the customer is happy with the outcome. Debris was carefully cleaned up and hauled away. He and his crew were friendly, personable, as well as being totally professional. I highly recommend his company!"
Finished product
Finished Grade
Finished product with Asphalt millings
before graiding
Finised Grade

+7

Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Velasquez Landscape
4.9(
11
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Serving Usaf-academy, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Mr. Valasquez gave a quote on installing a complete lawn irrigation system with a rain detector. We hired his company. They did a fantastic job. The job was completed in a timely manner. It is great, not to have to haul the garden hose around the lawn, to water. We highly recommend Valasquez Landscape and give them 5 stars."
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+5

Recommended by81%of homeowners
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Alpha Landscaping, LLC
4.9(
11
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Serving Usaf-academy, CO and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I hired this company to do various jobs. They did some ground work where we needed to run a line underground for our wood stove. There were lines already buried, that they had to work around. They were very careful to not hit the existing lines, including hand digging a large area, to make sure the lines didn't get cut. Christopher was very knowledgeable about the plants and bushes I already had planted, so was able to help guide me on picking the best mulch for the area. They have a broad knowledge of landscaping and help guide you in the best direction suited for you and the ground they're working on (letting you know if certain plants, bushes, trees won't survive at your location). Which I appreciated! I would highly recommend this company for all of your landscaping needs."
before
before
during
after graded driveway
path

+9

Response time2 days
Response rate92%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Usaf-academy, CO

Most shed foundations benefit from a gravel layer four to six inches deep after proper compaction. The exact depth may vary depending on your specific soil conditions, climate, and shed weight. In areas with poor drainage or for heavier structures, contractors might recommend slightly deeper installations. Building the pad in multiple compacted layers rather than a single thick pour helps achieve optimal stability and load distribution.

Gravel pads cost significantly less than concrete foundations. While gravel materials run about $1.25 to $1.80 per square foot, concrete slabs average $6 per square foot. For a standard shed base, this price difference translates to substantial savings. Beyond the initial cost advantage, gravel pads also offer easier installation, simpler modifications if needed, and don't require specialized concrete finishing skills.

For a standard 10-by-12 shed pad, you'll need enough gravel to cover 120 square feet at the recommended depth. At rates of $1.25 to $1.80 per square foot, expect to spend $150 to $216 on gravel materials alone. Remember to factor in extending the pad beyond the shed's dimensions by one to two feet on each side for better drainage and stability, which increases the actual area needed.

The ideal gravel for shed foundations combines stability with proper drainage capabilities. Crusher run ($0.40 per square foot) makes an excellent base layer because it contains various particle sizes that lock together when compacted. For top layers, angular gravel provides better drainage while maintaining stability. Avoid perfectly round decorative stones as they don't compact effectively and may shift under weight, compromising your shed's stability over time.

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