"From start to finish John Cooper paving did a top notch job, very professional.can’t say enough about the guys who did the job, helpful and friendly, i highly recommend this company when you need their service, you won’t be sorry you did"
"Start to finish, my experience with iPave was terrific. I reached out to a handful of paving contractors on Angi's to have my roughly 3,000 sq/ft driveway paved. Henry at iPave was one of the first contractors to contact me. He turned around a quote faster than anyone AND had a great price. During the estimating process Henry was a pleasure to deal with. He returns calls promptly & his genuine, relaxed personality makes him very easy to communicate with. We were able to schedule installation surprisingly quickly. From first contact to installed driveway took just over 2 weeks. Which is fantastic. Henry said he & the rest of the crew would be on the job at 8am & he meant it. They were unloaded & breaking ground at 7:58am. It may not seem like much, but when a contractor shows up EXACTLY when they say they will, it's a great feeling. All of the equipment looked very new & well cared for, which is always a good sign. The crew had a great vibe & seemed eager to get to work. Henry operated the skid steer, which was great to see. When the estimator is also hands-on during installation, there's no chance of miscommunication. The crew was finished & cleaned up by 2:30pm. That's 6.5 hours for a fairly large driveway, start to finish. Very efficient. The finished product completely blew my expectations out of the water. Our home is 140 years old and never had a finished driveway. My wife and I are thrilled with the new curb appeal. The workmanship & attention to detail are superb. I would absolutely recommend iPave to anyone looking for asphalt services. In fact, I've already referred a coworker. Call them, you won't be disappointed. I'll never call anyone else."
"Andrew and his team did an exceptional job enhancing the concrete deck around our pool. They also repaired damage to our driveway that had been left by another concrete contractor. From start to finish, Andrew’s communication was outstanding—he kept us informed before, during, and after the project. Most importantly, Andrew is honest, stands behind his work, and delivers on what he promises. If you’re looking for a reliable, high-quality contractor, I highly recommend hiring Andrew and his team. You won’t regret it."
It went VERY WELL! We'd gotten an initial quote early in the spring and then revisited the idea with him during the summer before going ahead. We were both flexible in terms of time frames which made it easy to work in some additional landscaping at a reasonable additional charge. Most importantly, Valter was very accommodating with my erecting a decorative concrete block retaining wall around the base material before the final pour of the driveway slab. His crew alternated work days around my weekend efforts. I couldn't be happier with the final result.
We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumer's needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
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.
When asphalt cures, it typically changes from a very dark black hue to a lighter, more matte gray color. Cured asphalt also won’t be tacky or sticky to the touch or emit any odors from the asphalt mix. Additionally, the surface of fully cured asphalt won’t deform under any pressure.
The most obvious disadvantage of permeable paving is that the cost is typically higher compared to non-permeable concrete, pavers, or asphalt methods. Also, the porous material can get clogged with dirt and debris, requiring cleaning and power washing more frequently than standard paving materials and methods. Although permeable paving is not ideal for highways, airports, and other surfaces supporting heavy traffic and machinery, it is suitable for regular residential driveways.
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.
You should place a layer of thick landscaping fabric directly over the concrete slab and then a thin layer of leveling sand over that to protect the pavers from moisture. For border pavers, you should plan on locking them in place with polyurethane adhesive. This will prevent them from shifting under foot traffic.
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