"Hi we hired splendid paving They doing a great job in our driveway very quality job with very nicely detail we really appreciate it !! we recommend this service Extremely highly !!"
"Fantastic Service! They did a great job repairing my driveway at a very fair price. Great communication via text and email. Feel free to take a look at their work, my address is 86 Cedar Grove Road in Southbury, CT. I highly recommend Perez Asphalt and Paving!"
"Roger and his crew did an excellent job. The put down 2 1/2 inches of asphalt as they quoted and it came out nice and smooth. Their price was fair for the quality and they were very professional. I highly recommend Silverio Paving."
"Cordino and his crew did a wonderful job putting in a new paved patio and stone wall and stone pathway. Absolutely gorgeous and exactly what I wanted. He aims to please and respected and met my overall vision. I am so happy with the quality of the work on my patio! His crew was courteous and worked very hard."
"I hired Design and Build Masonry LLC to build a gravel foundation with a lumber perimeter and to construct my shed—and I couldn’t be happier with the results. From start to finish, they were reliable, punctual, and incredibly professional.
They answered all my questions thoroughly and provided everything I requested, including their Certificate of Insurance (COI), without hesitation. Communication was smooth, and they made sure I felt confident every step of the way.
They showed up on time, stayed on schedule, and delivered exactly what they promised.
I’m very happy with their service and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for dependable, skilled contractors. Thanks again!"
"Sent out feeler and got a response very quickly and stopped over same day to discuss what’s needed. That’s customer service. That’s how you run a business."
"To say that the job done on my patio was great would be an understatement. Everything that was promised was not only done in a timely manner but exceeded my expectations. The quality of work done and the fair price for their services would lead me to whole heartedly recommend Lead Express Masonry to any one of my family and friends. I will definitely be using his services for my front walkway."
The ideal distance between stepping stones depends on your design preference. A general rule is to place them about 24 inches apart from center to center to match an average person's stride. Another common approach is to leave about 6 inches of space between the edges of each stone; this can be adjusted to fit the path's total length without cutting pavers. If you plan to plant between the stones, leave at least 6 to 8 inches of space to give the plants room to grow.
Generally speaking, tiles are for indoor use, while pavers are for outdoor use. The main difference between travertine tiles and pavers is their thickness. Tiles are around 1/2 inch thick, and pavers are 1 1/4 inches to 2 inches thick.
Pavers are more rugged and can handle different weather. The extra thickness on pavers also makes them ideal for high-traffic areas.
The best ways to increase the lifespan of your driveway are to carry out proper maintenance and get repairs done quickly. First, reseal your driveway every one to three years to protect it from the elements. If you start to notice significant cracks, hire a professional to diagnose the problem before it gets more serious. You can also use sand instead of salt when de-icing your driveway (since salt is corrosive) and clean your driveway annually using a pressure washer to keep it in tip-top shape.
Chip seal layers gravel and a liquid bitumen one at a time on-site, while asphalt directly pours a pre-combined mixture. Asphalt must be sealed, but it will last up to four times as long as chip seal driveways. Aesthetically, chip seal has a natural, rustic look compared to the traditional asphalt slab.
Building a road on a slope requires careful planning and will normally require a drainage system underneath to prevent flooding and damage to the road over time. Your professional may lengthen your road to create switchbacks if the slope directly to your home is too steep, as there are regulations for maximum road slope. The drainage system will help prevent runoff from the higher side of the slope from damaging the asphalt or concrete. Keep in mind that building a road on a slope isn’t a good DIY project, as a lot can go wrong.
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