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Galt Hexagon
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or ScrapeGravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape - For Business

Serving Saint Charles, IA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I needed some regrading done in my back yard. Brian came out and quoted the project in detail. Others just quoted a total cost, which left me with concerns about the details. We had lots of rain, this year, so he did all he could to minimize damage to the yard going from the street to the back yard. The results are great! back yard is much gentler slope, and easy to mow now. I definitely recommend Galt Hexagon for grading/regrading work."
Washout 1
Washout 2
Washout 3
Graded 1
Graded 2

+2

Response time1 day
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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JMC Concrete, LLC.
5.0(
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Concrete Driveways - Install

Serving Saint Charles, 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

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Pearce Paving
5.0(
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Asphalt SealingGravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Saint Charles, IA and surrounding areas

In business since 1996

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They replaced my driveway in the fall and did a great job. Then they came back in the spring and applied a sealer. I didn't have to call them, they just came out and sealed it, Professional and they work quickly. I no longer worry about my driveway, Ron will take care of it."
Asphalt paving + Seal
Residential Driveway
Residential driveway
Shopping Center
Shopping center seal

+3

Response time4 days
Response rate88%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Asphalt Driveways questions, answered by experts

A driveway approach is the part of a driveway where the public road meets the private driveway. This section contains several key elements, including the driveway apron, the curb cut, and the end slope. Depending on the slope of the driveway, this area may also contain the trench drain.

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.

A solid driveway starts with the right asphalt mix, and for most homes, dense-graded hot mix asphalt (HMA) is the most recommended. It’s both durable and flexible, making it a reliable choice for residential use. A properly compacted 2-3 inch layer on a well-prepared crushed stone base will hold up for years. In areas with harsh winters or scorching summers, a slightly modified mix can help prevent cracking and rutting. No matter the climate, quality installation is just as important as the material itself, so hiring an experienced contractor ensures a smooth, long-lasting driveway built to last.

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.

There’s no single best asphalt grade—it all comes down to where and how it’s used. Highways and heavy-traffic roads need something tough, like polymer-modified asphalt (PMA) or Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA). Local roads and parking lots rely on the Performance Graded (PG) system, chosen based on climate. A PG 64-28 mix, for example, handles a broad temperature range while simpler, more cost-effective mixes are typically enough for residential driveways. The best grade of asphalt depends on traffic, weather, and your budget, which is why a professional’s input is always a smart move before making a decision.

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