Can you use pea gravel as a paver base?

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

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Q: Do you need a permit to build your own driveway?

• <div><p>The answer to whether or not you need to get a permit before you start your driveway can vary widely based on local ordinances and the scope of your <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/driveway-ideas.htm">driveway ideas</a>. In most urban and suburban areas, a permit is needed before building a new driveway to ensure that a homeowner is using safe materials and proper drainage practices while designing and constructing a new driveway. In some rural areas, a homeowner may not be required to apply for a permit. When building a new driveway on your own, always check with your local building department to see if you need to request a permit. When hiring a driveway contractor, verify that the right permits are being used before driveway construction begins.</p></div>

Q: What are permeable pavers?

• <div><p>If you're designing a new patio in an area with poor drainage, permeable pavers made from porous materials may help prevent water issues. Most permeable pavers feature a gravel-only aggregate base instead of a concrete base to allow water to flow through instead of getting trapped. While beneficial in some cases, permeable pavers come with higher initial costs and greater load-bearing limitations compared to traditional pavers. </p></div>

Q: What happens if water gets under pavers?

• <div><p>Water that pools under pavers can erode the soil foundation and weaken the paver structure. In some situations, it can also cause mold and mildew growth. If that happens, you may need to start budgeting for the <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-install-patio.htm">cost to build and install a patio</a> to replace the damaged one. </p></div>

Q: How much does it cost to pave a driveway?

• <div><p><a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-much-does-it-cost-pave-driveway.htm">Driveway paving costs</a> around <b>$4,500</b> on average, but depending on many factors, you could pay anywhere from <b>$2,500 to $6,600</b> or more. The size of your driveway will usually be the most significant factor, with more square footage increasing your costs. You can expect to pay between <b>$2 and $15</b> per square foot for paving services. Some other factors that play a role include the following:</p><ul><li><p>Quality of the materials</p></li><li><p>Contractor&rsquo;s experience and expertise</p></li><li><p>Site preparation and grading, if necessary</p></li><li><p>Layout of your driveway</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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I highly recommend Alludi Associates! Alex and his team were professional, communicative, and did an excellent job painting my house. I had various projects in need of attention and Alex addressed them all promptly and honestly. He was willing to help with any project, big or small, and answered...
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Ken and his crew were hired to refinish and add trim to our 100-year-old floor. Ken was helpful in explaining our options as we were contemplating replacing, but he assured us we would like the finished product and the trim would look original and he met our expectations and some. He was on...
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Reviewed in November 2020
Great in all ways. Friendly and helpful workers did an amazing job, with our white siding looking fresh and bright again and windows sparkling. Deck and concrete and gutter cleaning top rate. I recommend this company to everyone- accommodating service and beautiful outcome. Top rating!
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These folks are exceptional. Professional, courteous and they handled my last minute "crisis" with so much care and patience - I couldn't be happier. The installers were also polite and worked quickly, efficiently and produced an excellent result.
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Very meticulous and great attention to detail. He was helpful and welcomes questions.
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They did a good job on our carpet. They were professional and arrived when they said they would. They got the job done quickly and to our expectations.
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He was amiable and pleasant.He is a fireman and is young and very capable of hard physical repairs.He is exceptionally honest and honorable .He was eager to answer questions and impart advice of how to best ensure we receive the best value for his services.He says his business is new .I would...
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