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Method Paving
4.9(
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Excellent job by Method Paving. Nathan is an outstanding project leader. He helped talk through options, he has a great wealth of experience and expertise. His team did an amazing job, Super high quality."
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Response time4 days
Response rate92%
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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M&J Prime Builders
5.0(
20
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"These guys were great. Professional, knowledgeable, thorough. Fixed my leaking/broken sprinkler manifold system- really impressive and well thought out approach to fixing our issue and avoiding the problem from coming back anytime soon. Really glad I found them. Did great work- and took pride in the quality of their work. Will definitely hire them for additional projects."
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway
Retaining wall and pavers driveway

+2

Response time1 day
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by45%of homeowners
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Alliance Interlocking Pavers
5.0(
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Customers say: True professional

"Carlos and his entire team were amazing to work with. I couldn't have asked for a better experience - professional, punctual, thorough and super friendly. I'm so happy with how our driveway and backyard turned out. I'm planning to redo the front of our house now too and will definitely be using Alliance Interlocking Pavers again."
Paver patio and low voltage lighting Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project
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Landscaping - Hardscaping & Pavers Project

+245

9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by93%of homeowners
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NC Marble & Stone Pavers
4.7(
44
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very professional project proposal, design and references. Excellent value from a contractor that's well established in the local community. Project was completed and met all project milestones. On-site crew was very responsive to design changes, and applied best practices to improve on the prior concrete surface layout and design. I'm confident the resulting concrete driveway and walkways will serve us well for many years."
San Jose Driveway
San Jose Driveway
San Jose Driveway
Interlocking pavers driveway
Driveway Pavers

+38

Response time1 day
18 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Just Stamping Concrete
5.0(
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The team was respectful of my property and worked diligently to ensure that the project was completed within the timeframe and budget we had discussed."
Concrete
Response time2 hrs
Response rate100%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bay Valley Paving
4.6(
7
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Tim showed up on time.we have a fairly large driveway that was in rough shape.we went with bay valley they did a excellent job .every few years we have work done on our driveway.this is the best it's ever looked. They also did my neighbor's driveway and they are very happy.very professional"
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Driveway

+26

Response time5 days
Response rate97%
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Acer Landscaping & Tree Care, Inc.
4.6(
23
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Serving San Mateo, CA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I received a prompt reply & he came the next day for an appraisal. His price was very fair & started the following Monday. He & his workers were efficient. careful & thorough. He was on time & work is very consistent. I additional requested a clean up with wonderful result. I will definitely hire him again!"
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+58

Response time7 hrs
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Asphalt Driveways questions, answered by experts

Asphalt and tarmac are not the same thing. Traditional tarmac, short for tarmacadam, uses tar as a binder to hold crushed stone together. Asphalt uses bitumen—a byproduct of crude oil—to bind aggregate. Though tarmac was once a go-to for roads, asphalt has become the modern standard. And these days, most surfaces referred to as “tarmac” are actually asphalt. So, while the names may overlap, the key distinction lies in the binder—tar for tarmac and bitumen for asphalt.

In the United States, roads are usually categorized as one of three types: public roads, other drivable roads, and non-drivable roads. These categories dictate how a road can be used; a non-drivable road might be classified that way because it is heavily damaged and unsafe for cars.

Like all driveway materials, asphalt can crack in the wrong conditions and with age. Many things can cause asphalt to crack, including shifting soil or settling under the foundation. Other common causes are driving oversized vehicles on the asphalt, tree roots, and using rock salt during the snowy season. Proper installation and sealing the driveway every 10 years can help prevent cracks.

Several materials are suitable for steep driveways. Gravel and crushed stone are affordable options that provide good traction. Permeable pavers—such as plastic, rubber, or concrete—filled with gravel or crushed stones are also excellent, as they allow water to drain without causing erosion and perform well in ice and snow. Another option is resin, which can be coated with an anti-slip finish and helps prevent puddles. For added stability, you can install a retaining wall to prevent pavers and gravel from shifting over time.

Your driveway contractor will probably recommend that you avoid driving on your new millings driveway for up to a week. Keeping pressure off the freshy applied millings will help the driveway to bind together. While the sun is helpful for binding millings, hotter weather can actually make the curing process take longer.

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