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Rough Rock Construction
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Wendell, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

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"I called on a holiday praying someone would be available and Blake called me and within an hour we had a truck full of gravel delivered! He and his driver were amazing! I can’t recommend them enough!"
Refinished gravel driveway
Response time10 hrs
Recommended by75%of homeowners
A Simpson Contracting
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Asphalt Paving - Repair or PatchAsphalt SealingGravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Wendell, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 1987

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A Simpson Contracting is the premier professional company offering residential services to our clients in the Boise area. We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making your satisfaction our number one priority.\n\nPlease call us today to schedule your appointment with Idaho's true professionals at work for you!\n

Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Garling Enterprises Inc.
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Concrete Driveways - Install

Serving Wendell, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

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Emergency services offered

With over 20 years of experience. Looking for a reliable general contractor in Twin Falls who can handle both small repairs and major remodeling projects? I’m Jake Garling, owner of Garling Enterprises. With over 20 years of experience in remodeling and real estate, I take pride in delivering honest, skilled workmanship and dependable results for every project, from bathroom, kitchen or whole home remodels to roofing, siding, concrete work, and more.

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Asphalt Driveways questions, answered by experts

While blacktop is a type of asphalt, the terms should not be used interchangeably, as not all asphalt qualifies as blacktop. The primary differences are in their composition, production process, and ideal applications. Blacktop contains more stone than other types of asphalt and is heated to a higher temperature during production—300°F or more—while hot-mix asphalt is heated to between 275°F and 300°F. The ratio of bitumen (a tar-like crude oil) is a key differentiator, though sources vary: some state blacktop has less bitumen, making it less durable, while others claim it has a higher ratio. Due to these differences, asphalt is generally more durable and better for high-traffic areas like highways and streets, while blacktop is more suitable for playgrounds and residential driveways. For a driveway project, it is best to consult a professional to determine the most appropriate material.

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. 

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.

Gravel is one of the few driveway materials that can handle rain the second it’s installed. Unlike asphalt, which needs days to set, or concrete, which requires weeks to cure, gravel is ready as soon as it’s compacted. It’s naturally permeable, allowing water to drain straight through—with no risk of pooling or surface damage. Gravel driveways are one of the most affordable, at $1 to $3 per square foot, and can also last upward of 100 years.

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.

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