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The Cottage Pros, LLC
3.7(
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Bear Lake, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were wonderful!! They fit me in within 2 days and came first thing on the morning and I had air by 12:30pm. I can't say enough good things about their service it was Amazing! Hire Cottage Pros°"
Out with the old.....
In with the new!
lakeside windows
Entryway
custom woodwork

+7

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Glen Falin
5.0(
4
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Interlocking Pavers for Patios, Walks & Steps - Install

Serving Bear Lake, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They were extremely responsive and prompt. I received a call within an hour of requesting service. Arrangements were made to meet and review the project very timely. I received an immediate estimate and the price was very fair. The work was handled well on the designated date and time and the work was done very well."
Response time5 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
PENINSULA PAVERS
4.4(
5
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Asphalt Paving - InstallAsphalt Paving - Install- For BusinessAsphalt Paving - Repair or Patch+2 more

Serving Bear Lake, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The price was fair. When they originally came to do it, there was not enough road gravel down so we had to have the other guy come back and redo that. We kept getting a promise date and then they wouldn't show. It took a while to get them back so we were a little disappointed with them. We couldn't reach them. We would leave messages and they wouldn't call back. Since we missed our first opportunity, then we got pushed back and they took care of the other places. They should have responded and let us know. When they finally did come the crew was great and the finished product was good. The pricing was in the ballpark. This was set up through our contractor. They did finally come when they said but it took 3 times. We might look for somebody else in the future."
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Paving Services questions, answered by experts

Generally speaking, tiles are for indoor use, while pavers are for outdoor use. The main difference between travertine tiles and pavers is their thickness. Tiles are around 1/2 inch thick, and pavers are 1 1/4 inches to 2 inches thick.

Pavers are more rugged and can handle different weather. The extra thickness on pavers also makes them ideal for high-traffic areas.

If you wish to break up a cracked or broken paver for removal, you can use a hammer or mallet and a chisel to fragment the paver. As you’re working, be careful not to disturb surrounding pavers; the key is to work slowly and steadily and remove the broken pieces gently. You should also wear a mask and goggles to ensure that no dust gets into your eyes, nose, or mouth as you work.

You’ll first need to install a base underneath your pavers for extra stability and drainage. Otherwise, the pavers can sink into the ground, and you’ll have to reinstall them. Use a base gravel layer of 4 to 6 inches for walkways and 10 to 12 inches for driveways. Compact your gravel layer every 2 to 4 inches so it’s nice and solid. After you install your gravel base, apply a 1-inch layer of sand on top.

Decomposed granite and caliche can both harden into a solid surface using a plate compactor. However, due to decomposed granite’s fine particles, it’s not suitable for driveway surfaces. Some homeowners use pea gravel mixed with a gravel-binding resin to bind the loose stones and create a solid surface that won’t shift like loose gravel.

Building a road on a slope requires careful planning and will normally require a drainage system underneath to prevent flooding and damage to the road over time. Your professional may lengthen your road to create switchbacks if the slope directly to your home is too steep, as there are regulations for maximum road slope. The drainage system will help prevent runoff from the higher side of the slope from damaging the asphalt or concrete. Keep in mind that building a road on a slope isn’t a good DIY project, as a lot can go wrong.

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