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Sgt. Stripes Asphalt Maintenance, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!\n

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Hammons Stone Work
5.0(
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Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Kinsley & his team laid river rock stone around my flower beds, mailbox, & driveway. Couldn’t be more happy with the results! 10/10!"
Flagstone patio
Flagstone patio
Flagstone patio
Flagstone patio
Stack rock & front steps

+10

Response time8 hrs
Response rate89%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Total Concrete Construction
4.5(
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Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

Cobble Stone
Cobble Stamp
Cobble Stone
Lake Martin Crown Pointe
Pouring Steps

+10

Response time3 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
K.C. Nummy, Inc.
5.0(
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Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We have the experience and dedication to get the job done right! Specializing in Concrete services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! \nCall or click for your FREE estimate today!\n

Response time1 day
Response rate93%
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Sgt. Stripes Asphalt Maintenance, LLC
5.0(
2
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Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

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The Plains Landscaping
5.0(
1
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Serving Salem, AL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

We are a team of landscaping professionals, here to assist with your residential or commercial needs. Starting out small, The Plains Landscaping has become the go-to Landscaping Company, with a variety of satisfied clients in the Auburn-Opelika area. \n\nThe Plains Landscaping has built a reputation of reliability and value with our commitment to meeting the requirements of our clients. Creating and maintaining beautiful landscaping and outdoor living spaces is what we do best, always done with our signature touch.\n\nWe can take on any outdoor project, such as patios, sod, lighting, and irrigation as well as regular lawn maintenance

Backyard Renovation
Retaining wall and paver patio
Dry creek bed
Patio
Before Photo

+15

Response time11 hrs
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Asphalt Driveways questions, answered by experts

An ideal driveway gradient is between 2% and 5%. Anything lower than 1% or higher than 15% can cause problems for your car or property. A driveway with less than a 1% slope increases your likelihood of flooding and water damage, while a driveway with a 15% grade or higher can be too steep for safe traveling.

Depending on project size, typically 1 to 3 days, including preparation and installation.

You can expect your asphalt pavement to last anywhere from 20 to 30 years, or 25 years on average. The life expectancy of your asphalt driveway depends on the climate, the amount of traffic, and how well you maintain it. While you can’t necessarily control some of these factors, you can control the amount of maintenance effort you put into your driveway. 

To prevent your asphalt from deteriorating prematurely, you should follow a good maintenance routine involving regular cleaning, reparation work, and resealing.

Three inches is a great thickness for a residential asphalt driveway that sees minimal to moderate traffic from cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks. However, a thicker driveway can better withstand the weight of a heavier vehicle, such as a trailer or a recreational vehicle. If you drive a heavy vehicle on a thin driveway, you risk cracking and damaging it.

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.

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