Better Business Bureau Accredited firm with an A+ Rating. 2017 Connecticut Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Awards NOMINEE for SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Established in 1998, R.A.M. Contracting, Inc. is Robertson Michaud company specializing in Custom Projects. We are based in Connecticut and are one of the most highly regarded companies for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service. Fully licensed, insured and bondable. We service Federal, Industrial, Commercial and Select Residential clientele. Registered with the United States Government Systems for Award Management (SAMS), State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Vermont Office Of Professional Regulation. We are an Environmental Protection Agency Lead Safe Certified Firm. Please provide details about your project in the Homeowner Description. Leads without any description will not be accepted. For more information please call us at 860-413-2263. We are available 7 days a week.
"Very responsive, clear and professional. Gave me information I needed and then some."
Vivian Z on July 2018
Better Business Bureau Accredited firm with an A+ Rating. 2017 Connecticut Better Business Bureau Marketplace Excellence Awards NOMINEE for SUPERIOR CUSTOMER SERVICE. Established in 1998, R.A.M. Contracting, Inc. is Robertson Michaud company specializing in Custom Projects. We are based in Connecticut and are one of the most highly regarded companies for our craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service. Fully licensed, insured and bondable. We service Federal, Industrial, Commercial and Select Residential clientele. Registered with the United States Government Systems for Award Management (SAMS), State of Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection and Vermont Office Of Professional Regulation. We are an Environmental Protection Agency Lead Safe Certified Firm. Please provide details about your project in the Homeowner Description. Leads without any description will not be accepted. For more information please call us at 860-413-2263. We are available 7 days a week.
"Very responsive, clear and professional. Gave me information I needed and then some."
Vivian Z on July 2018
Honest and clean work with reliable service. Give us a call for all your land clearing needs. Specializing in use of large heavy equipment operation to clear your vacant lot or clean up debris after a timber harvest logging project. Gravel driveway install and repair. Removal of pools and small structure demolition. Fully licensed and insured.
"Don was very professional. He worked on the project until completion. Not even taking a break for lunch. All the work was completed on time and in a timely manner as promised. I recommend this company for any job large or small, and plan on utilizing his services again in the near future."
Dwayne J on March 2025
Honest and clean work with reliable service. Give us a call for all your land clearing needs. Specializing in use of large heavy equipment operation to clear your vacant lot or clean up debris after a timber harvest logging project. Gravel driveway install and repair. Removal of pools and small structure demolition. Fully licensed and insured.
"Don was very professional. He worked on the project until completion. Not even taking a break for lunch. All the work was completed on time and in a timely manner as promised. I recommend this company for any job large or small, and plan on utilizing his services again in the near future."
Dwayne J on March 2025
Trust our family owned and operated firm that has been serving your community with quality driveway services since 1999. We can help you construct the driveway that fits your budget and creates the look you desire.
"Submitted a project, they reached out once and I be tried 4 times to get a reply. Guess business is do good they can ghost and ignore potential customers. If they treat customers like this at first contact, couldn’t imagine how they’d treat you when they get your money. Disappointed to be treated like this."
Whitney W on March 2025
Trust our family owned and operated firm that has been serving your community with quality driveway services since 1999. We can help you construct the driveway that fits your budget and creates the look you desire.
"Submitted a project, they reached out once and I be tried 4 times to get a reply. Guess business is do good they can ghost and ignore potential customers. If they treat customers like this at first contact, couldn’t imagine how they’d treat you when they get your money. Disappointed to be treated like this."
Whitney W on March 2025
Family owned business with over 15 years of experience - Concrete - Pouring & Repair, Driveways - Asphalt, Masonry.
Family owned business with over 15 years of experience - Concrete - Pouring & Repair, Driveways - Asphalt, Masonry.
Residential driveway paving New Driveways Repair Existing Driveways Paving Alternative, Millings For Unpaved Driveways Regrading of Gravel Driveways Stone Driveways Topsoil Delivered & Graded Free Clean Fill
"Thorough and fast"
Matthew B on October 2023
Residential driveway paving New Driveways Repair Existing Driveways Paving Alternative, Millings For Unpaved Driveways Regrading of Gravel Driveways Stone Driveways Topsoil Delivered & Graded Free Clean Fill
"Thorough and fast"
Matthew B on October 2023
Pioneer Valley Partners LLC is the premier asphalt and concrete service company in the Western Massachusetts area. Located in Western Massachusetts, PVP offers many services including asphalt paving, asphalt patching, seal coating, crack sealing, concrete sidewalks, concrete patios, concrete foundations, and repairs. We strive to provide next level construction services, ensuring outstanding, safe and visually appealing work. Please contact us via phone or email and we would be happy to get you a quote and get started on your new project!
"Great job all around. Would use them again."
Javier R on June 2024
Pioneer Valley Partners LLC is the premier asphalt and concrete service company in the Western Massachusetts area. Located in Western Massachusetts, PVP offers many services including asphalt paving, asphalt patching, seal coating, crack sealing, concrete sidewalks, concrete patios, concrete foundations, and repairs. We strive to provide next level construction services, ensuring outstanding, safe and visually appealing work. Please contact us via phone or email and we would be happy to get you a quote and get started on your new project!
"Great job all around. Would use them again."
Javier R on June 2024
We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.
"Septic tanks were left exposed, site was a mess, and vent pipe was not at the required height. We talked with him a month before we anticipated water connection, so he knew our timelines. We attempted to contact him every day for a week to schedule final inspection after water was connected, but got no response. It took two emails from the city for him to sign the certificate of compliance."
Candy K on June 2023
We are a full service Excavation and Trucking Company with 30+ years of experience. Specializing in Complete Septic System Installation and Repair. New or Failing System we perform perk and have Design Engineers we work with your particular project. Demolition of any Building and removal of debris. We do not perform septic pump outs.
"Septic tanks were left exposed, site was a mess, and vent pipe was not at the required height. We talked with him a month before we anticipated water connection, so he knew our timelines. We attempted to contact him every day for a week to schedule final inspection after water was connected, but got no response. It took two emails from the city for him to sign the certificate of compliance."
Candy K on June 2023
At DTConstruction, we strive to provide clients with the highest quality with their Hardscaping needs while maintaining a commitment to on-time and on-budget services. Patios, Walkways, Stairs Paver Patios, Walkways ,Driveways Natural Stone Retaining Walls Retaining Walls Outdoor Fireplaces Stone Seating Areas Seat Walls Natural Stone Tables & Benches Chimney repair Stucco Veneering
"They were great. They were able to get the project completed on time. They were professional. Everything went smoothly. The price they gave base on the project was great. I was happy with the outcome."
Walter C on January 2022
At DTConstruction, we strive to provide clients with the highest quality with their Hardscaping needs while maintaining a commitment to on-time and on-budget services. Patios, Walkways, Stairs Paver Patios, Walkways ,Driveways Natural Stone Retaining Walls Retaining Walls Outdoor Fireplaces Stone Seating Areas Seat Walls Natural Stone Tables & Benches Chimney repair Stucco Veneering
"They were great. They were able to get the project completed on time. They were professional. Everything went smoothly. The price they gave base on the project was great. I was happy with the outcome."
Walter C on January 2022
We offer Landscaping services including pavers,sod,mulching, landscape design,lawn repairs,planting new plants. We also offer junk removal as well
We offer Landscaping services including pavers,sod,mulching, landscape design,lawn repairs,planting new plants. We also offer junk removal as well
Sidewalks patios concrete remodeling drains driveway and more
Sidewalks patios concrete remodeling drains driveway and more
The depth of decomposed granite depends on the load the surface will support. For a vehicle driveway, install decomposed granite six inches deep. For pedestrian areas, use three inches, and for decorative surfaces, one inch will suffice. Heavier loads require thicker layers to ensure stability, drainage, and longevity, while lighter uses can maintain their appearance with less material.
One cubic yard of decomposed granite covers 54 square feet when laid to a six-inch depth. This conversion is derived by dividing the volume in cubic feet by the depth in feet. The calculation is fundamental for project planning because it converts three-dimensional volume into the two-dimensional area of coverage. Due to potential settling and compaction after installation, pros recommend an extra 15% to ensure the installed layer meets precise design requirements and maintains robust stability over time.
Determining whether a base layer is necessary for decomposed granite installation requires careful assessment of your project needs. A base layer of crushed rock or gravel provides essential support, improved drainage, and enhanced stability. Utilizing a solid base improves the overall structure by absorbing weight, reducing erosion, and extending the life of the surface. Additionally, a properly compacted base layer minimizes shifting and settling, ensuring that the decomposed granite remains evenly distributed and effective over time.