Most of what we do is full tear-out and replacement. We remove the old cracked, settling, or spalling concrete, rebuild the base the right way, and pour new. We also handle driveway extensions and widening, aprons and curb cuts, stamped and decorative concrete, and concrete repair.\n\nOur crews have poured more than 38,000 residential concrete projects. Every job gets a dedicated project coordinator, up-front pricing with no surprise change orders, and a final walkthrough before we call it finished. Licensed and insured.\n\nNeed a new driveway? Request a free estimate and we'll measure your property and give you a real number — not a range.
"Update: We hired Eddie again to install a horizontal privacy fence. Eddie is a joy to work with. He is honest, communicative, and goes above and beyond in the execution of his projects. This project required his crew to remove existing chainlink fence and clear out overgrown trees and shrubbery in addition to the install. I am beyond pleased by the results. Eddie will be my go to for all upcoming projects. Driveway: Eddie and his crew delivered a great driveway addition for us. They even fixed the water flow issue we were having at the base of our driveway. Price was very reasonable and the quality was top notch."
"They did a widening of the driveway and showed up on schedule and they got it done and the price was exactly what I expected very good job and would recommend them to anybody. I am very pleased with the results."
"Dennis Deak and crew did exactly what we wanted. Our driveway and sidewalks were old and cracked and water did not drain away from our house properly. Dennis was able to advise us and then pour our new sidewalks and driveway to help solve our problem. The crew all worked hard and it is evident from the quality of their work that they are experienced and knowlegable. They also cleaned up when they were finished. We are very pleased with our new sidewalks and driveway!! We feel fortunate that a neighbor (who was also pleased with their work) recommended Deak Concrete to us. Thank you Deak Concrete!!!!"
"It was awesome. They were very professional. The driveway looked great. I was pleased with them. I have no problems at all. They did a good job on the driveway."
It’s best to weigh the pros and cons of each material and decide on your priorities for your driveway. Gravel won’t be an appropriate choice if your driveway experiences heavy traffic. You’ll find that you need to level and top it off regularly, which could make the material a much more expensive option.
Concrete is typically the best material for a driveway if you’re looking for longevity, cost-effectiveness, and ease of maintenance. But, it’s not ideal for areas with annual freeze-frost cycles, nor is it the most attractive option—although you can get it stamped or painted. If your location is consistently below freezing, asphalt may be a better choice.
Think of the street as a way to capture all the elements on either side of the road, including the road—a street encompasses the homes or other buildings, the trees, and the road of a given area as defined by the beginning and end of the street on a map. A roadway, however, is the component of the street where cars travel.
New asphalt typically needs 24 to 72 hours to dry before it can handle light foot traffic and careful driving. Although it may appear solid after a few days, the full curing process, where the asphalt reaches its peak strength, takes much longer—generally from 30 days to a year.
During this extended curing time, the surface remains relatively soft and can be damaged by heavy vehicles, sharp objects, or high temperatures. To protect your investment, it's best to avoid parking heavy machinery on the asphalt until it has fully cured.
The exact time required for drying and curing depends on several factors, including the weather, the specific asphalt mix, and its thickness. For the most accurate advice tailored to your situation, consult with your asphalt contractor.
Instead of a set number of types, asphalt comes in variations designed for different needs. Some are categorized by temperature—hot mix, warm mix, and cold mix. Others are sorted by composition, like dense-graded, gap-graded (such as Stone Matrix Asphalt), porous, and mastic asphalt. There are also modified versions with added compounds like polymers, rubber, or emulsions. Instead of focusing on a number, it may be more useful to understand how contractors customize asphalt for durability, climate, and traffic conditions.
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