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Edgendary Landscapes Pro
5.0(
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Serving Utica, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very well he was here every day to the job was complete worked hard and cleaned up everything as he went along would definitely recommend him to do your projects"
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Response time7 hrs
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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AJM LAND PROS LLC
5.0(
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Serving Utica, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Showed up very professional, got the job done in a timely fashion and checked up through the process of the job to make sure it was getting done the way I wanted. Would highly reccommend to others looking for any prep work or landscaping needs"
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SS Excavation
New to Angi

Serving Utica, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

SS Excavation is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty and responsibility in all of our jobs. We are a locally owned and operated business with more than 8 years of experience serving Schoharie county, NY and surrounding areas. We offer all types of excavation,grading work, brush and land clearing. Call today and let us put our experience to work for you!

Response time2 days
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Town Remodeling, LLC.
4.8(
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Serving Utica, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"It went great. Sergei provided me with a formal estimate and kept in touch over text or email. I kept adding services throughout the day because they were doing such a good job, I could have had them for a here month! Everytime they completed a part of the job we did a walkthrough to makes sure we were pleased and they would adjust, or touch up where necessary."
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R.Novak Trucking LLC
5.0(
5
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Serving Utica, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This is the second time I hired them, they are very professional, first they dump sand for my backyard and this time they excavate it for preparation regarding pool installation. they are great and did the job as I wanted."
3-5" river rock
Water drainage installation
Customer takes care of the chips
Sand, stone, gravel delivery
Remove pool

+41

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Michael White - Painting & Asphalt Coatings
4.4(
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Serving Utica, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 1993

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Found a leak in roof on a sunday afternoon. Mike called me that night and was there monday to look at it and had it repaired on tuesday. Great customer service. I'll deffinately be using him again."
Response time5 days
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Utica, 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 Utica, NY homeowners’ guide to gravel or loose fill paving installs, spreads or scrapes

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