Gravel Delivery in Scottdale, GA

Many of Scottdale’s original mill houses have brick piers, chimneys and front steps that need repair after a century of use. Repointing and rebuilding that masonry takes a soft mortar mixed with fine mason sand, which also sweeps neatly into brick walk joints. Owners renovating cottages near Glendale Road and East Ponce often start with these repairs before tackling the yard.

Small lots make raised beds the easiest way to garden, and garden soil gives vegetables and flowers a far better start than the compacted clay. Side yards, parking strips and paths are tidy with #89 crushed stone, which packs firm and drains after storms. Scottdale has no city hall, so permits go through DeKalb County. Newer infill homes are changing the neighborhood, but many owners keep the mill-village character. The mill once employed most of the community, and today the neighborhood mixes longtime residents with new families. Many lots are narrow and deep, with room for a garden and a small patio. Large pecan and oak trees shade many yards. Community events at the local park bring neighbors together, and many share tools and deliveries.

Decatur, next door, shares Scottdale’s older homes, as our Atlanta delivery article explains. For more ideas on updating older properties, read the Macon property restoration piece. Mortar ratios for old brick are in our mason sand guide, and path depths are on the #89 stone page.