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APEX Construction
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Concrete Driveways - InstallConcrete Driveways & Floors - Install- For BusinessGravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape+1 more

Serving Downs, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very happy with the patio addition, and walkway they did for me. They also adjusted my fence for the concrete so it would still open. I would highly recommend them and would be more than willing to show before and after photos."
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Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Beachy Concrete II LLC
5.0(
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Concrete Driveways & Floors - Install- For BusinessConcrete Driveways - Install

Serving Downs, IL and surrounding areas

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Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I met and dealt with Richard while I was having my bardominium built in 2023. The concrete he pored for the 64x40 was perfect. He helped me out in many other ways on his own time on the weekends. I am happy that he has acquired the honest family business his dad worked so hard to make successful, and that Richard has been a part of since a very young age."
Concrete Pouring and Repair Project
Concrete Pouring and Repair Project
Concrete Pouring and Repair Project
Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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L&R Excavation
5.0(
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Downs, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Offers commercial services

"I needed my garage torn down a removal if it. They were very efficient and cleaned the site perfectly. I'm very pleased. Very friendly staff and very knowledgeable. I would highly recommend them."
Site prep
Site prep
Drainage Ditch repair
Drainage Ditch repair
Drainage Ditch repair

+7

28 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Concrete Magic
4.9(
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Concrete Driveways - Install

Serving Downs, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Very impressed with communication, knowledge, and attention to detail. I have large stamped concrete patio and sidewalk. The ground cover was edged and sealer was hand rolled--not sprayed. Extremely satisfied!!"
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+58

Response time2 days
Recommended by85%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.

Asphalt is made of aggregate materials (sand, rocks, and gravel) and bitumen, a viscous, petroleum-based, waterproof substance. These materials are mixed together at extremely high temperatures to form asphalt.

Asphalt driveways are affordable and able to withstand sub-zero temperatures. The asphalt surface makes it easy to plow snow, and it has excellent traction for slippery winter days. Another benefit: it absorbs heat from the sun and can then help to melt snow and ice more quickly than other surfaces.

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.

At a depth of two inches, a ton of asphalt covers around 80 to 100 square feet. However, the thicker the asphalt, the less surface area it will cover. That’s why measuring correctly is essential when estimating asphalt needs and costs to ensure you get enough material to cover your entire driveway, patio, or other asphalt surface.

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