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Avatar for E Stanley Asphalt Paving
E Stanley Asphalt Paving
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Asphalt SealingAsphalt Paving - Repair or PatchAsphalt Paving - Install+1 more

Serving Darlington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1977

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Emergency services offered

"E Stanley paving did a great job. Their representative Joe was friendly and professional and able to answer all our questions. They started the job within a few days of the initial visit. It entailed a lot more work than I thought. They had to bust up three sections of the driveway in order to make it level and get a proper base and had to raise a drain in the driveway. Due to many issues with the county grinder in our front yard that the county has had to excavate our driveway had sunk down 3 inches. They created a smooth surface level to the sidewalk and did a nice job on the edges. We couldn't be more thrilled."
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+32

Response time1 day
10 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Blacktoppers, LLC
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Asphalt Paving - InstallAsphalt Paving - Repair or PatchAsphalt Sealing+1 more

Serving Darlington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 2013

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"Amazing job on my full replacement and extension of my driveway. They were very competitive with their estimate and they explained exactly what they would do to make sure the job was done properly. My job required excavation work and installing a new base layer throughout the new and old driveway. They also made sure that they did not interfere at all with my neighbors. Professionals from the estimate to installation. I highly recommend them!"
Response time12 hrs
Response rate90%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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AZALEAS TO ZINNIAS
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Brick and Stone Driveways & Floors - InstallInterlocking Pavers for Driveways & Floors - Install

Serving Darlington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

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"Very well!! Kyle Hodges understood exactly what I wanted, and he and his team took out the unsightly cement walkway, and replaced it with a beautiful, wide, curving quartzite walkway at the front of the house and matching step-stones leading around, plus two wrought iron railings on the front porch. His team took about 6 work-days in August 2016 to complete the project (the railings were added later). The result is an elegant approach to my house that combines craft with art."
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3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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G&G Landscaping
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Interlocking Pavers for Driveways & Floors - Install

Serving Darlington, MD and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2016

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Emergency services offered

"Very happy we found this company, did a great job on our pavers and new pathway from our driveway. They also managed to fit us in on a short timeframe and we were able to have everything done before our daughter’s birthday. Very polite, professional, and a fair price."
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+20

Response time2 days
6 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by97%of homeowners
A Cut Above Services
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Interlocking Pavers for Driveways & Floors - Install

Serving Darlington, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1989

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job. We needed some previous landscaping removed and to have our yard repaired after the damage left by the windstorm a couple of years ago. The difference in our yard after they finished was amazing. We would recommend this company to anyone who needs landscaping done."
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Response time1 day
Response rate85%
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Asphalt Driveways questions, answered by experts

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.

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 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.

Asphalt, which is stone mixed with tar, is the most common material for outdoor basketball courts because it’s so sturdy and versatile. However, you don't have to use it: another option is polymeric rubber, which has shock pads that can prevent injury. This option is a little more expensive, ranging between $16 and $25 per square foot.

Materials used for indoor basketball courts, such as hardwoods, aren’t really an option outdoors.

If your driveway is cracked, you can repave it with a process called asphalt overlay. Overlay is more cost-effective than a full replacement but is better suited for minor cracks and issues. If you have major cracks or other problems like water pooling, asphalt overlay isn’t your best bet. Plus, paving over a cracked driveway only extends the lifetime by about 10 years, whereas replacing it would start the clock over completely to give you up to 30 years.

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