What are some gravel alternatives for driveways?

• <div><p>If you’ve researched everything there is to know about gravel driveways and aren’t sold on the idea, you have options. Gravel <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/choosing-perfect-material-your-driveway.htm">alternative materials for driveways</a> include traditional options like concrete and asphalt. If you want the look of natural stone, stone pavers are another option that sometimes uses gravel around the pavers. For maximum drainage, permeable driveways or brick driveways are also popular choices.</p></div>

What is the average cost of installing a concrete driveway?

• <div><p>On average, the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-concrete-driveway-cost.htm">cost to install a concrete driveway</a> ranges from <b>$4 to $15 per square foot</b>, depending on the size of the driveway and the type of finish. This project price ranges from <b>$2,340 to $7,500</b> (including removing existing concrete) but can go up to <b>$10,000 or more. </b>Other cost factors include concrete thickness, layout and design, site preparation requirements, base material, accessibility, and location.</p></div>

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Q: How much does installing commercial concrete patios, walks, or steps cost?

• <div><p>The costs range from $8 to $20 per square foot, depending on the design complexity, reinforcement needs, and surface finish.</p></div>

Q: What are some gravel alternatives for driveways?

• <div><p>If you&rsquo;ve researched everything there is to know about gravel driveways and aren&rsquo;t sold on the idea, you have options. Gravel <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/choosing-perfect-material-your-driveway.htm">alternative materials for driveways</a> include traditional options like concrete and asphalt. If you want the look of natural stone, stone pavers are another option that sometimes uses gravel around the pavers. For maximum drainage, permeable driveways or brick driveways are also popular choices.</p></div>

Q: Is a 20% slope too steep for a driveway?

• <div><p>While some areas may allow for a slope of up to 20%, this is often the maximum slope for driveways, with a few exceptions of up to 25%. Other regions may have a maximum of 12%, 15%, or 18%, so check with your local building department to ensure you&rsquo;re laying a driveway that is up to code for your location. </p></div>

Q: What is the standard rise and run of stairs?

• <div><p>It depends on whether you&rsquo;re looking at residential or commercial buildings. For residential buildings, the 2018 International Residential Code asks for a maximum riser (or rise) height of 7 3/4 inches and a minimum tread depth (or run) of 10 inches.</p><p>For fixed stairs in commercial buildings, OSHA requires a rise between 6 and 7.5 inches, with a run between 10 and 14 inches. The standards are different for spiral staircases.</p></div>

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The two guys were very fast, efficient and cleaned up all of the mess. There was damage to one window screen, one panel of the patio door and missing part for the door which they are replacing and taking care of it for us. We were very pleased.
Renewal by Andersen
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Reviewed in January 2020
Sonntag roofing was prompt to get the roof fix the day I closed on the property couldn’t have asked for a better company
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Reviewed in May 2018
A home we had bought needed radon mitigation to reduce the radon level below the EPA recommended 4 pCi/L level. Being an older home which had been extensively added onto by previous owners, the construction which included approx. 1/3 over a small basement, 1/3 over two separate areas of concrete...
Neighbors Heating Cooling Plumbing & Geothermal
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Reviewed in October 2014
The guys were prompt, polite, careful, and cheerful. Very patient with my elderly mother. After they left we realized her 19" flat screen tv had been damaged. I called the company the next morning and less than an hour later there was a man at the door with a brand new 27" flat screen tv - the...
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Reviewed in June 2013
We hired Iowa Wildlife Control in May of 2012 for a simple job that was to take a week to complete. Three months later the job was still not done and the owner of the company sent me an email saying he has "given up". But he would not return the payment for his services! During the three months...
Iowa Wildlife Control
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Reviewed in March 2013
The water softener doesn't work as well as the softener that we replaced. Service provided to fix the problem is not acceptable. We are going to replace this softener with a different brand from a different company.
Culligan Water of Atlantic
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Reviewed in February 2012
Kevin and Nate first pre-plumbed our drains and well runs before the concrete floor was poured and as soon as the inside was ready for the rough in they came back and worked with us on the locations of everything and talked us through what they would be doing and when. We felt totally...
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