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Avatar for Titan Excavating, LLC
Titan Excavating, LLC
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or ScrapeAsphalt Paving - Repair or PatchConcrete Driveways & Floors - Install- For Business+2 more

Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Widened and leveled my driveway, added new gravel and compacted it and added a drainage grate to my garage. Very professional and knowledgeable. Was able to accommodate my schedule. Finished the work in about 8 hours. Very happy with the result."
Parking
Drive
Drive
Drive
Parking

+25

Response time9 hrs
12 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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D&S Lawn & Handyman Service
5.0(
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Interlocking Pavers for Driveways & Floors - Install

Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2020

Warranties offered

Offers commercial services

"Joel and crew were punctual, efficient and thorough. Communication was excellent. He responded to emails quickly, made sure that he was doing what I expected and that I was satisfied with the completed work. A real pleasure to work with him."
retaining wall
retaining wall east side of property
new retaining wall
fished
side walk

+19

Response time5 hrs
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Asphalt Repair Service of Des Moines, LLC
5.0(
8
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Asphalt Sealing

Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2007

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Justin was great 👍. Repaired and sealed 25 year old asphalt and it looks brand new, no kidding..... Work done accordingly to schedule. Came back to check on the drive a few times to be sure we were happy. Price was fair. Not high and not the cheapest from non professional companies."
Home driveway repair
After
Home driveway repair
Asphalt patching
Asphalt patching

+4

Response time2 days
15 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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AMP Construction & Landscaping LLC
4.1(
18
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Concrete Driveways & Floors - Install- For BusinessConcrete Driveways - Install

Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"AMP replaced my old deck and added a pergola. Because I decided to keep the existing under carriage they leveled and added more support for the new decking which went both horizontal and lateral. All waste material was cleaned daily and the work was completed in a timely fashion at a reasonable rate. They did an outstanding job and I highly recommend AMP Construction for any building project."
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+52

Response time2 days
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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JMC Concrete, LLC.
5.0(
5
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Concrete Driveways - Install

Serving Ankeny, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I had some cracking and crumbling on my front patio concrete. JMC Concrete was able to make the repair almost immediately. The communication was great, and the work was excellent. I’d use them again for any concrete I need done in the future."
Driveway installation
Driveway installation
Driveway installation
Driveway installation
Driveway installation

+38

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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.

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.

The dimensions of a driveway apron vary based on local building codes, the width of your driveway, and the distance between the driveway and the road. On average, aprons range from 12 to 24 feet wide and 8 to 18 feet long. Typically, the end of the apron connected to the driveway matches its width—such as 10 to 12 feet for a single-car driveway—while the end at the street flares out to allow cars to turn in and out more easily. In some areas, you may not be responsible for the portion of the apron that extends beyond the sidewalk, but this depends on local laws.

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.

If your driveway is cracked, you can repave it with a process called asphalt overlay. Overlay is more cost-effective than a full replacement but is better suited for minor cracks and issues. If you have major cracks or other problems like water pooling, asphalt overlay isn’t your best bet. Plus, paving over a cracked driveway only extends the lifetime by about 10 years, whereas replacing it would start the clock over completely to give you up to 30 years.

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