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Bo Harrison's Paving
5.0(
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Asphalt Paving - InstallAsphalt Paving - Install- For BusinessAsphalt Paving - Repair or Patch

Serving Salem, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Super fast call back time! I submitted around 8 pm and within seconds he was calling my phone! Very responsive! I didn’t even have measurements and got on google something and had measurement adequate enough. He gave a quick and fair quote! Even threw in replacing the culvert free if I just bought the culvert."
Driveway
Driveway
Driveway
Driveway
Asphalted driveways

+4

Response time3 days
Elite Concrete Services, Inc.
4.9(
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Concrete Driveways & Floors - Install- For BusinessConcrete Driveways - Install

Serving Salem, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very friendly. Excellent at communicating throughout the process. Worked hard to get the job done. Managed his crew well to complete a long concrete driveway in one Saturday. Accommodated our unusual request for a revealed aggregate driveway. Even stained it at no labor cost to make it match what we wanted."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jeff's Excavating & Construction LLC
5.0(
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Salem, KY and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"My culvert was damaged then caved in after flooding making my driveway unusable and so I needed a new culvert put in Jeff responded and came out quickly to get the job done. Very professional and did excellent work. I am a very satisfied customer and would not hesitate to have him do work for me. Highly recommend!!"
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Pergola
Pergola
Pergola
Walkway to boat dock

+8

Response time2 days
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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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.

Gravel is the cheapest way to extend a driveway. Gravel is an affordable, practical option that’s easy to install and perfect for DIY projects, helping you save on labor costs. It can be quickly spread and leveled to create extra driveway space without heavy preparation. While gravel doesn’t offer the same durability or finished look as concrete or asphalt, its low cost makes it ideal for budget-conscious homeowners who want a functional solution without overspending.

Chip seal layers gravel and a liquid bitumen one at a time on-site, while asphalt directly pours a pre-combined mixture. Asphalt must be sealed, but it will last up to four times as long as chip seal driveways. Aesthetically, chip seal has a natural, rustic look compared to the traditional asphalt slab.

It’s best to weigh the pros and cons of each material and decide on your priorities for your driveway. Gravel won’t be an appropriate choice if your driveway experiences heavy traffic. You’ll find that you need to level and top it off regularly, which could make the material a much more expensive option.

The answer to whether or not you need to get a permit before you start your driveway can vary widely based on local ordinances and the scope of your driveway ideas. In most urban and suburban areas, a permit is needed before building a new driveway to ensure that a homeowner is using safe materials and proper drainage practices while designing and constructing a new driveway. In some rural areas, a homeowner may not be required to apply for a permit. When building a new driveway on your own, always check with your local building department to see if you need to request a permit. When hiring a driveway contractor, verify that the right permits are being used before driveway construction begins.

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