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Avatar for Xtra Care Landscaping & Design INC
Xtra Care Landscaping & Design INC
4.8(
214
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We have had a fantastic experience with Xtracare from day 1! They are extremely communicative and focused on customer service. They worked with us through several landscape design iterations with detailed drawings and pictures of plants they would be using, and did a beautiful and efficient job during installation. When we had questions or concerns following their work, they quickly got back to us to address any issues. Xtracare clearly cares about quality and keeping their promises. We look forward to working with them for future projects as well. Thank you Xtracare!"
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+30

Response time1 day
Response rate90%
20 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Horizon Landscaping Designs LLC
4.9(
110
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Great experience. The previous reviews were spot-on. This business is all Lazaro - you deal with Lazaro from the beginning and Lazaro is there every day throughout the job. He is personable, patient, explains everything clearly, is prompt, responsive, reasonably priced, sensitive to budget, creative coming up with solutions for unique situations, and flexible on scheduling and on changes that may come up during the job. I could tell he was the one when I first met him; he measured everything and listened carefully to my concerns and suggestions. This is entirely unlike the other highly-rated Angie's List big business from which I requested an estimate, who sent a young marketing guy out who provided a fancy folder, did not really listen (just kept saying "yeah, we can do that, and we'll throw in some other things at no additional cost"), took no measurements and provided an outrageous quote. I've attached a before and after picture. My driveway pavers were spreading apart due to poor drainage due to tire pressure over time. In addition to reinforcing the substructure and sloping the driveway correctly away from the house, Lazaro came up with solutions including beautiful gravel side drains and reinforcing the previously spread-apart area with a concrete border hidden under the gravel. He also reset our fence post that had been rising due to the poor drainage and installed a downspout drain under the reset driveway with a pop-up drain on the other side instead of having the downspout pour directly onto the pavers, which also may have led to our previous problems. And he was creative in redistributing our oil-stained pavers in a random pattern so they wouldn't be as noticeable. Great job."
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+98

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Desire Masonry Construction, LLC
4.9(
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Desire Masonry Construction, LLC ensured everything went smoothly and effortlessly. Their team showed up promptly, worked with great efficiency, and left the site spotless after finishing the job. The entire process was incredibly straightforward and trouble-free. Their professionalism and attention to detail were evident throughout, making the experience as easy and pleasant as possible. I’m very satisfied with the outcome and would highly recommend their services."
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+28

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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CUTTING EDGE LAWN & LANDSCAPING LLC
4.9(
137
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cutting Edge did work for me a few years ago. They did a walkway using concrete pavers, extended downspouts, and installed a catch basin. I wanted to wait a bit after the installation before I did a review - didn't mean to wait this long. The installation went great. Cutting Edge was communicative before work was started and afterward when I had questions. Right after the project was done, a few of my neighbors noted how nice the walkway looked. The walkway still looks good and is in great shape. I've also had no issues with the downspouts or catch basin."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Avalos Stone and Landscape
5.0(
43
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was extremely satisfied with Avalos services. They replaced old pavers and grassy area with new pavers of my choice. They rerouted the downspout so that it would not be exposed. I really liked that their references were willing to showcase their work either in person or via photos. I have and will continue to recommend them."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Apex Masonry LLC
5.0(
32
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We want to share with you how pleased we are with the work James and his crew from Apex Masonry did on our new permeable driveway which looks beautiful. We’ve gotten many compliments from neighbors. It is often frustrating for homeowners to find a reliable contractor but James is highly professional and personable and his crew is friendly and hard working. He gave us a comprehensive scope of work and a price and delivered exactly what he said he would do on the schedule he provided. James clearly explained all facets of the work and how his crew would accomplish each task. We wholeheartedly recommend Apex Masonry and James and am sure you will be as satisfied as we are."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Capitol Hardscapes
4.9(
77
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

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Warranties offered

"Capitol Hardscapes did a fantastic job. Chris and John were very professional and easy to work with. The quality of the work even exceeded our expectations. If you are looking to do any hardscaping work I would higly recommend working with Capitol Hardscapes. They really go out of their way to ensure the job is done right."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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The Sharper Cut Inc
4.8(
73
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"The design was well conceived. The installation was careful to not disturb grass lawn. The light fixtures seem to be excellent quality. The installation was overseen by a manager."
Recommended by95%of homeowners
Avatar for Black Rock Stone Company
Black Rock Stone Company
4.9(
25
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I was very impressed with everything they did. They were timely, reasonably priced and did a really great job! I would definitely hire Roger Cooley again without getting competitive bids (I did on this job and they offered the best price). A real pleasure to work with Black Rock Stone Company and Roger Cooley."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Home Owner's Bricklayers
5.0(
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Serving Washington DC, DC and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

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"<p>Brian did a great job working with us.  Trying to get estimates on this job wasn't easy when I was exchanging emails back and forth, but Brian immediately decided the best way to do this was to actually stop by and take a look and discuss it with us.  Also his estimate for the work was more realistic than some of the other ones I was getting.  Some were so high that I had to believe they didn't understand the nature of the job, even though they got the same emails and pictures that Brian received.  I only needed about 5-10 bricks replaced and I was getting estimates in the thousands of dollars.  This is why I appreciated Brian's willingness to actually come by the house and see the job firsthand.</p> <p>Also he directed us to a couple of brickyards to look for matching bricks.  The one we liked best was </p> <p>Potomac Valley Brick & Supply in Newington.  The guys there were wonderful, both in the office and out in the yard.</p> <p>Finally, Brian and Larry showed up promptly to do the work and it looks great.  We couldn't find an exact match with our old bricks (30 years old), but we got close and Brian installed them like they were always there.  They did get the mortar to match.</p> <p><br /></p> <p>I'd have them do any work I might have in the future because they were totally professional and really easy to work with.</p> <br />"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Washington DC, DC

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 Washington DC, DC homeowners’ guide to gravel or loose fill paving installs, spreads or scrapes

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