Are you looking for an affordable foundation for you new shed, gazebo, pool, or hot tub? A gravel pad provides your structure with a stable base while still being cost-effective and quick to install. It also offers excellent drainage, preventing your shed or deck from being damaged by moisture, mold, or rot.
At Site Prep, our goal is to provide you with a quality stone foundation at an affordable price. We understand that when a foundation is being installed, you want someone who will get it done quickly while still constructing a stone foundation that will stand the test of time. For that reason, we aim to have your gravel pad finished within a day.
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We build gravel pads throughout the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic United States. We’ve got you covered if you’re looking for an affordable gravel pad in Pennsylvania, Ohio, Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Delaware, Connecticut, or West Virginia! If you’re not sure if we serve your area, visit our service areas page for more information.
FAQs
On average, our gravel pads cost around $2,500. The exact cost of a gravel pad depends on whether your structure is within 8” off level. If the pad needs to be more than 8” off level, additional charges may apply. For more detailed information on the cost of a gravel pad, you can request a price list that includes some of our most common foundation sizes.
Generally, it takes us less than a day to install a gravel pad, but installation time can vary depending on the size and scope of your project. Our goal at Site Prep is to have your gravel pad installed as soon as possible.
Typically our gravel pads are 4 inches thick, but the actual thickness can vary depending on the size and weight of the structure, soil conditions, and local building regulations.
The size of your gravel pad should be 12” wider than your shed all the way around, so if you have a 10×10 shed you’ll need enough gravel to accommodate a 12×12 pad. If you’re interested in more depth information on why your gravel shed foundation should be 12” wider than your shed you can read this article.
Yes, you can install a gravel pad on a slope, but it will require additional materials and time to ensure stability and proper drainage. We recommend our premium and deluxe stone foundations if you’re planning to put your gravel pad on a slope as they already include the materials you’ll need.
A gravel pad can support a large or heavy shed, but that all depends on a number of factors such as the type of gravel, thickness and compaction of the pad, size and weight of the shed, and what the area it’s being built on can support. If you want to know if we we can construct a gravel pad that can accommodate your shed size, feel free to contact us, we’d be happy to help!
Many areas require a permit for construction projects like installing gravel pads. Depending on the area you live in and their local building codes or zoning regulations, you may or may not need a permit. It’s important to visit your local building department’s website to find out whether you need a permit.