14x24 Stone Pad pricing

[sal_flip]

Looking to get a stone pad for my new amish shed coming in a few weeks. The pad needs to be 14x24 and I have been told 57 stone is what to use. If I use a 4x6 border what do you guys think this should cost.

Thanks!

 

[Kevin54]

Probably a couple of hundred tops including delivery. Make sure you level the stone and compact it using a plate tamper that you can rent for a day, or for a few hours. Dampen the stone down and compact tight. Make sure when you order crushed stone, preferably limestone, that you get extra stone dust. This will let it compact like concrete.

BTW....Welcome to Garage Journal. If you would, could you put your state that you live in into your profile? It helps to answer questions from time to time. Thank you very much, and post up a pic of the shed when you get it. WE LIKE PICS!!!!

 

[buddyboy]

6 inches deep 14x24 would be about 12 to 13 tons

say $20 a ton plus are they just going to dump it?

if so you'll need to make sure the truck can get back to your pad and have fun spreading it

 

[Brad Beam]

57s will not compact. Use 304 or 411 limestone for a compacted base and like Kevin said dampen it just a bit.

 

[sal_flip]

I estimated 9 tons but I guess I was off. I thought using 57 stone was preferred because you can compact it down but still allow for drainage?

 

[buddyboy]

57 will consolidate (compact) quite well. it will lock together and will be stable

if the stone is going to be the floor of the shed then consider getting finer stone, if your floor is wood then you're good

57 will allow for some drainage even when locked together, the finer stuff will be a lot tighter and not allow as much drainage (mimics concrete)

 

[sal_flip]

Thanks for the info. The shed will have a wood floor sitting on 4x4 pressure treated post, typical pre-fab amish shed style.

I had a company quote me $1500 to bring the stone, put together the 6x6 border and tamp it down. Seems steep to me so will probably just get the stone delivered and handle it myself.

 

[buddyboy]

hopefully when they bring the stone they can get the truck on the area and spread most of it for you, if they dump it in a pile away from the pad you're gonna need a bobcat

 

[sal_flip]

I was thinking about having one of those stand behind mini bob cat things rented from a local place to move the stone after delivery.

 

[brycez28]

Thanks for the info. The shed will have a wood floor sitting on 4x4 pressure treated post, typical pre-fab amish shed style.

I had a company quote me $1500 to bring the stone, put together the 6x6 border and tamp it down. Seems steep to me so will probably just get the stone delivered and handle it myself.

I have my own landscaping company, fully insured. Granted I am in a different area than you, but assuming the ground is relatively level, removing/disposing of the sod, and full access with equipment I would charge around $1000 for installing the stone. Then 6"x6" treated border would be almost $320 in materials alone, totaling $1320 plus labor to install the 6"x6" border. So $1500 isn't that far off.


-About 6.5 yards of stone x $45/yard (included is my cost of stone, time to get stone, fuel, delivery, small markup if I need more than estimated, etc) = $292
-Compacting = $100
-Labor for rock/skidsteer cost = $450
-Removal/disposal of sod = $150
- 6"x6" treated lumber, nails, etc = $320
- Installing 6"x6" = $120

Project total: $1422, plus tax (5%) = $1493.60

 

[sal_flip]

Thanks for that info. I am glad to hear that quote wasnt too high. I am considering to the labor myself to save some money.

I have my own landscaping company, fully insured. Granted I am in a different area than you, but assuming the ground is relatively level, removing/disposing of the sod, and full access with equipment I would charge around $1000 for installing the stone. Then 6"x6" treated border would be almost $320 in materials alone, totaling $1320 plus labor to install the 6"x6" border. So $1500 isn't that far off.


-About 6.5 yards of stone x $45/yard (included is my cost of stone, time to get stone, fuel, delivery, small markup if I need more than estimated, etc) = $292
-Compacting = $100
-Labor for rock/skidsteer cost = $450
-Removal/disposal of sod = $150
- 6"x6" treated lumber, nails, etc = $320
- Installing 6"x6" = $120

Project total: $1422, plus tax (5%) = $1493.60

 

[BD1]

Many guys like the idea of saving some $$$ to rent equipment and do it themselves . Nothing wrong playing on equipment BUT a REAL operator with HIS machine will do so much more in less time and the finished product will make you happy. Experience does make a difference.
Good luck and have fun !!!

 

[jangan]

subscribed, this seems like a very interesting thread

 

[brycez28]

Also be aware, all of the rental places by me would require you to at least have a 3/4 ton truck for them to rent a skidsteer out to you. Something to check into if you decide to do it yourself.

 

[creativecars]

I wanted gravel in a 10x14 area under a lean to. I picked up 2 1/2 tons from our local yard since it is only about 2 miles from my house. The load was in my trailer and back of 3/4 ton truck.

Gravel was only $45.00
Spending 3 days shoveling, raking and compacting gravel by hand... priceless

*** Saved money on the gym ***

 

[sal_flip]

Good to know!

Also be aware, all of the rental places by me would require you to at least have a 3/4 ton truck for them to rent a skidsteer out to you. Something to check into if you decide to do it yourself.

 

[NUTTSGT]

You might want to check out Dave's thread on a similar project. If you have any specific questions, you can ask him or shoot him a PM. He's fairly local to you.

http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=320462

 

[sal_flip]

I followed that thread closely! Same type of pad I need so it was insightful!

 

[NUTTSGT]

I followed that thread closely! Same type of pad I need so it was insightful!

Maybe you can hire Dave to do yours ?

 

[sal_flip]

I think I can handle it I just needed some inspiration. I'm trying to keep the budget down so perhaps enticing some friends with pizza and beer is in order.