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Avatar for Guarco Construction Driveway Paving & Snow Removal
Guarco Construction Driveway Paving & Snow Removal
4.9(
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Asphalt Paving - InstallAsphalt Paving - Install- For BusinessAsphalt Paving - Repair or Patch+1 more

Serving Columbia, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1974

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I highly recommend Guarco Construction. Carl Guarco and his crew just completed paving and curbing my parents' long, steep, curving driveway -- not an easy job. They dug up and removed the old asphalt, gave extra attention to preparing the bed, paved the main driveway, installed curbing and a secondary driveway/parking spot. Carl kept me well informed during the entire process and always responded to my calls and questions right away. The driveway looks beautiful. I would definitely hire Guarco Construction again for other paving work."
Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by90%of homeowners
Avatar for E B Asphalt & Landscaping, LLC
E B Asphalt & Landscaping, LLC
4.5(
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Asphalt Paving - InstallAsphalt Paving - Install- For BusinessAsphalt Paving - Repair or Patch+1 more

Serving Columbia, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Wonderful. Our driveway needed to be torn up, regraded and paved. The entire crew was very professional. The job was completed when promised. They did a better job than I expected, making sure we were satisfied, explaining exactly what they were going to do ever step of the way. They cleaned up after the job was completed, making sure everything looked better than they found it. I would highly recommend EB Asphalt."
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+30

Response time2 days
Response rate100%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Alex Masonry
4.6(
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Interlocking Pavers for Patios, Walks & Steps - Install

Serving Columbia, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Alex and his team were absolutely fantastic! This was the second time I used them in the past year and they did not disappoint. I hired them to remove stone veneer around my foundation that was falling off due to poor workmanship from a prior contractor and then install new stone, as well as install bluestone on my front stoop. They were extremely professional and meticulous in completing the work. Their daily positive attitudes, attention to detail and cleanliness made them a pleasure to have around our home. They were always punctual, respectful and friendly, which goes a long way in enhancing the experience. Alex was adamant about providing the best service possible, and was never once rude or off-putting when I had questions. I can not say enough good things about him or his team. We will absolutely be using him to build a staircase/walkway from our the side of our home to our back patio. Thank you again for such a wonderful experience!"
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Response time2 days
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Asphalt Sealing Company
4.9(
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Asphalt Paving - Repair or PatchAsphalt Paving - Repair or Patch - For Business

Serving Columbia, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I dealt with Adam who was a pleasure to deal with. Personable and professional. Customer service was a definite priority with him. Beautiful job on my driveway. I would not hesitate to recommend them."
Driveway Sealing
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+90

Response time1 day
Response rate86%
41 neighbors recently requested a quote
Avatar for ALLIED PAVING & SEALCOATING
ALLIED PAVING & SEALCOATING
4.4(
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Asphalt Paving - Repair or Patch - For Business

Serving Columbia, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1983

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would totally recommend Allied Paving and Sealcoating. Their service was excellent, and the owner gave us an extremely detailed proposal so we had no surprises. Very professional company!! Would highly recommend!"
Asphalt sealcoating
Asphalt sealcoating
Asphalt sealcoating
Asphalt sealcoating
Response time9 hrs
Response rate94%
26 neighbors recently requested a quote
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cela's masonry
4.8(
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Interlocking Pavers for Patios, Walks & Steps - Install

Serving Columbia, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cela masonry is top notch! They have done my front walkway and now a rear patio, both of which we are extremely pleased. The team does amazing work, is professional, timely & reasonable in every way."
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Response time1 day
Response rate100%
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Paving Services questions, answered by experts

An asphalt driveway should be at least 3 inches thick over a compacted gravel base. Areas with poor drainage should have a thicker stone base. To install a new asphalt driveway over an existing driveway, the new asphalt should be at least 2 inches thick and the existing driveway should be in relatively good condition.

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.

When asphalt cures, it typically changes from a very dark black hue to a lighter, more matte gray color. Cured asphalt also won’t be tacky or sticky to the touch or emit any odors from the asphalt mix. Additionally, the surface of fully cured asphalt won’t deform under any pressure.

Driveways should be sloped with a minimum 2% slope—anything lower will cause precipitation and runoff to collect. A 2% slope is the equivalent of a 2-foot rise over 100 feet. One quick way to check the integrity of your driveway’s slope: no more than four inches of water should collect on the surface longer than 15 minutes after rain.

While paving a driveway is possible to do as a DIY project, we don’t recommend it. Hiring a driveway professional to pave it will ensure that your driveway looks neat and clean and lasts for years to come, and it will also prevent a weak driveway and, potentially, damage to your foundation. Paving a driveway requires heavy machinery, and while you can rent the equipment needed, operating it close to your garage slab or around your home’s foundation can crack it and lead to structural issues. 

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