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Driveway911.com
4.4(
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Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 1991

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Driveway 911 was an absolute Godsend! I’m so grateful I found their listing online because I could not find anyone else that could repair my driveway for as little as they did and for as quick and efficient as they were!!"
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+23

Response time6 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by84%of homeowners
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Illinois Paving
4.3(
26
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Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Bill and his crew did an outstanding job with my new driveway. Everyone was so professional, polite and friendly. They finished the job in one day. My driveway looks fantastic and I have been getting comments from my neighbors on how great it looks. I would highly recommend Illinois Paving! Deborah V."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Five Star Paving & Sealcoating
5.0(
5
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Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

No job too big or small we Pave & Sealcoat Residential and Commercial Surfaces.\nI put my time and quality in all my jobs as if it was my own.\nThis is my first year in owning my own business but have been in this profession for 13 years with my Dad.\nI am A small company and family man out to take care of my family and make a good name for my business. So don’t wait and put your project off call the professionals at Five Star Paving & Sealcoating also ask about our Senior Discounts. Licensed & Insured if you have any other questions would be glad to answer them through call or message Thank you\n

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BRAHLER PAVING AND CONCRETE SERVICES, LLC
5.0(
3
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Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Jared was very professional and did an exceptional job on my project Install, Spread or Scrape Gravel or Loose Fill Paving he treated it like he was doing his own driveway. I would recommend his Company."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate100%
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Big and Small Concrete Services
3.5(
3
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Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

Free estimates

"I am a contractor myself and these guys have done numerous projects for me on both parking lots and several driveways. The quality of work and service this company girdles is unmatched!"
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Patriot Paving, LLC
3.2(
23
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Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2016

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional, answering all questions. Prompt follow up with an estimate. Arrived on scheduled date and time. Produced a brand new driveway and, as a bonus, leveled out a dip at the bottom of the drive which previously collected rainwater. Went out of their way to promptly resolve a payment discrepancy. Extremely pleased with final project!"
Response time1 day
Recommended by75%of homeowners
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Vision Infrastructure Construction Corporation (VICC)
5.0(
2
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Serving Athens, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 1986

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Vision Infrastructure Construction Corporation (VICC) is a local asphalt paving, repair, construction and maintenance contractor serving the central Illinois region. Our attention to detail makes for a successful pavement project. Building on our combined 36 years of industry experience, we can provide pavement solutions to site problems in a sound, straight-forward approach that utilizes basic construction fundamentals and the latest proven paving materials and techniques.

Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Asphalt Driveways questions, answered by experts

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.

You should not attempt to install your own driveway. Whether working with asphalt or pavement, this is a complicated project that requires special equipment. Talk to some nearby asphalt or paving professionals and discuss your particular needs—it’s a good idea to get a few quotes and look at the company’s past work.

New asphalt typically needs 24 to 72 hours to dry before it can handle light foot traffic and careful driving. Although it may appear solid after a few days, the full curing process, where the asphalt reaches its peak strength, takes much longer—generally from 30 days to a year.

During this extended curing time, the surface remains relatively soft and can be damaged by heavy vehicles, sharp objects, or high temperatures. To protect your investment, it's best to avoid parking heavy machinery on the asphalt until it has fully cured.

The exact time required for drying and curing depends on several factors, including the weather, the specific asphalt mix, and its thickness. For the most accurate advice tailored to your situation, consult with your asphalt contractor.

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.

Asphalt is not a type of concrete. While both are a common type of pavement, asphalt is composed of aggregates (like sand and gravel) and bitumen; concrete is a mixture of cement, aggregates, and water. Here are some of the key differences between asphalt and concrete driveways.

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