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James Construction LLC

1601 E 29th Street
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James Construction LLC

1601 E 29th Street
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2 years of experience

At James Construction, we pride ourselves in our work and our satisfaction stems from our customers satisfaction. We provide top notch outdoor services, including but not limited to, concrete, grading, ponds, retaining walls, sod, and so much more!

At James Construction, we pride ourselves in our work and our satisfaction stems from our customers satisfaction. We provide top notch outdoor services, including but not limited to, concrete, grading, ponds, retaining walls, sod, and so much more!

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Wagner Construction

1605 Des Moines Street
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Wagner Construction

1605 Des Moines Street
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3 years of experience

We pride ourselves in providing construction services with honesty, integrity, fairness and respect. We are a family veteran owned company. Give us a call to get that long wanted project well on its way. No job too small and no job too big.

We pride ourselves in providing construction services with honesty, integrity, fairness and respect. We are a family veteran owned company. Give us a call to get that long wanted project well on its way. No job too small and no job too big.

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Handsaker Construction, LLC

706 South St
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Handsaker Construction, LLC

706 South St
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4 years of experience

Fully Insured, Honest and Dedicated to making sure you are satisfied with work done! Gravel Drive work Dirt work Brush hogging Concrete Removal Light Demolition General land cleanup Food Plot Clearing

Fully Insured, Honest and Dedicated to making sure you are satisfied with work done! Gravel Drive work Dirt work Brush hogging Concrete Removal Light Demolition General land cleanup Food Plot Clearing

K&M Exteriors LLC

3045 200th Trl
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K&M Exteriors LLC

3045 200th Trl
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2 years of experience

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!

The company provides various exterior contracting solutions to meet the needs of every customer. We specialize in decks, porches, fences, outside fireplaces, brick lain walkways, septic tanks, residential utility service repair, environmental remediation, hazmat clean up and much more!

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Clouse Contracting & Dirt Work, LLC

2440 Meadow Valley Ct
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Clouse Contracting & Dirt Work, LLC

2440 Meadow Valley Ct
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2 years of experience

Services we offer: Grading, Landscaping, Tree Clearing, Building Pads, Excavation, Tile Repairs, Water/Sewer Line Repairs, Fence Line Clearing, Mowing Heavy Brush/Pasture/Ditches/Ponds, Scrap Haul Off, Concrete, And More

Services we offer: Grading, Landscaping, Tree Clearing, Building Pads, Excavation, Tile Repairs, Water/Sewer Line Repairs, Fence Line Clearing, Mowing Heavy Brush/Pasture/Ditches/Ponds, Scrap Haul Off, Concrete, And More

High N Tight Lawn & Landscaping

4013 36th Place
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High N Tight Lawn & Landscaping

4013 36th Place
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Free onsite estimate

We are here to do the jobs you don't want to. With 7 years experience we specialize in retaining walls, patios, lawn care, and several other services. We believe in giving a fair price for the best work We are fully insured and locally based. We look forward to the opportunity to earn your trust. -Terence Baptiste Owner

We are here to do the jobs you don't want to. With 7 years experience we specialize in retaining walls, patios, lawn care, and several other services. We believe in giving a fair price for the best work We are fully insured and locally based. We look forward to the opportunity to earn your trust. -Terence Baptiste Owner

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Baldwin Earth Creations

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Baldwin Earth Creations

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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Yard flooding and need help creating drainage? Give us a call! We have multiple years of DIRT MOVING and GRADING experience. Continuously striving to provide the highest quality product that leaves our customers are more than satisfied!

"I can't share enough good things about Tyler and the work he performed at our house and our neighbors house throughout this project! He was great with helping us talk through things as we expanded our original project. On time (early really). Courteous. Respectful. Very hard worker. An overall impressive young man working hard building his own business. I would recommend Tyler wholeheartedly for any projects that fit his scope of expertise."

Ginger N on August 2022

Yard flooding and need help creating drainage? Give us a call! We have multiple years of DIRT MOVING and GRADING experience. Continuously striving to provide the highest quality product that leaves our customers are more than satisfied!

"I can't share enough good things about Tyler and the work he performed at our house and our neighbors house throughout this project! He was great with helping us talk through things as we expanded our original project. On time (early really). Courteous. Respectful. Very hard worker. An overall impressive young man working hard building his own business. I would recommend Tyler wholeheartedly for any projects that fit his scope of expertise."

Ginger N on August 2022

Cowman Industries

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Cowman Industries

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We provide concrete flatwork such as driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps and more at an affordable cost to you. We are a small family run company. Over 10 years of concrete experience.

"This man is a scam artist. Took 1/2 of our money up front and never completed the work."

Andrew L on October 2025

We provide concrete flatwork such as driveways, sidewalks, patios, steps and more at an affordable cost to you. We are a small family run company. Over 10 years of concrete experience.

"This man is a scam artist. Took 1/2 of our money up front and never completed the work."

Andrew L on October 2025

Platinum landscape design llc

374 Foxlane
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Platinum landscape design llc

374 Foxlane
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5 years of experience

We specialize in patios, retaining walls, Boulder walls, edging, aquascape, and much more. We are a family oriented company our main goal is make sure our customers are satisfied with out amazing work. We been in buisness for over a year. But experienced for over 14 years. My name is Jonathan I am the owner and operator of the buisness. We are not your typical landscape company. We strive for excellence and go above and beyond to make sure our customers are very satisfied and happy with final project.

We specialize in patios, retaining walls, Boulder walls, edging, aquascape, and much more. We are a family oriented company our main goal is make sure our customers are satisfied with out amazing work. We been in buisness for over a year. But experienced for over 14 years. My name is Jonathan I am the owner and operator of the buisness. We are not your typical landscape company. We strive for excellence and go above and beyond to make sure our customers are very satisfied and happy with final project.

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Pavers and Hardscaping questions, answered by experts

Standard paver sizes that measure 2 3/8 inches are appropriate for placing over concrete. However, always make sure you are not making the area too thick for daily use. A large step between your lawn and the patio can be a tripping hazard, and you need to be able to open and close all doors that swing over the top of the installation.

Gravel is one of the few driveway materials that can handle rain the second it’s installed. Unlike asphalt, which needs days to set, or concrete, which requires weeks to cure, gravel is ready as soon as it’s compacted. It’s naturally permeable, allowing water to drain straight through—with no risk of pooling or surface damage. Gravel driveways are one of the most affordable, at $1 to $3 per square foot, and can also last upward of 100 years.

Whether you decide to DIY paver installation or want to hire a pro, it’s smart to understand the process. First, you’ll need to prepare the area by clearing away grass and dirt. Next, you’ll add the paver base of gravel and sand before laying the pavers on top. You may need to cut pavers to fit your space or the landscaping design and add edging stones.

Driveway pavers are often worth the cost. Paver types like cobblestone, brick, and concrete are highly durable, and permeable paver options can be tremendously eco-friendly. While you may pay more for a paver driveway, you’ll see great returns from the increased curb appeal and low maintenance compared to other types of driveways.

Pea gravel can be used as a base for a paver patio, but it’s not the preferred choice. Because it is small and round, pea gravel moves much more easily than other base options, like crushed stone, so it won’t keep your pavers in place properly. 

If you do opt for pea gravel, compact it well and use an additional binding agent (like stone dust) to keep everything from shifting.

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