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Republic Masonry
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Serving Chester, MA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

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Emergency services offered

"Henry did an excellent job of snow removal from the driveway and shoveling the walkways in a timely manner so that my Momà ¢à  à  s care givers could come and go safely to and from their shifts as well as family and visitors. He kept me well informed with texts and photos."
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ACO Masonry & Heating & AC
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Serving Chester, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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"Adam and his crew are workhouses. They installed an entire wall of stone veneer within 3 days and it is beautiful. A work of art. Hire this guy if you want your job done on time, with high quality and reasonable cost. Great job."
Recommended by94%of homeowners
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Pioneer Valley Partners LLC
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Serving Chester, MA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

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"It went great. The entire team was friendly, responsible, showed up on time with nice equipment and provided me options to help me make decisions on our driveway and hard scapes. I would hire them again."
Recommended by81%of homeowners
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TG Handyman Boston
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Serving Chester, MA and surrounding areas

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"The work involved brick pointing and also concrete block repair to chimney base in my basement. It was done efficiently and in good time and with cheerful enthusiasm. I also employed the contractor to repair and repaint my front mudroom vestibule."
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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.

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. 

You should contact your driveway installer before winterizing a newly installed driveway. Winterizing it before the asphalt or concrete has fully cured can damage the driveway. But in many cases, you don't need to winterize a newly installed driveway anyway since it's likely freshly sealed and won't have much damage yet. 

New asphalt goes through two stages: drying and curing. Drying typically takes 24 to 72 hours, after which the surface is solid enough for light use like walking or careful driving. While you may be able to park on it after 72 hours, the surface is still soft and should be treated gently. Full curing is a much longer process, taking anywhere from 30 days to a full year for the asphalt to reach maximum strength. During this extended curing period, the asphalt is susceptible to damage from heavy vehicles, sharp objects, and high temperatures. Factors like weather, the specific asphalt mix, and application thickness all influence drying and curing times. For the most accurate timeline and to ensure the longevity of your new asphalt, it is always best to consult with your installation contractor for their specific recommendations.

While some areas may allow for a slope of up to 20%, this is often the maximum slope for driveways, with a few exceptions of up to 25%. Other regions may have a maximum of 12%, 15%, or 18%, so check with your local building department to ensure you’re laying a driveway that is up to code for your location.

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