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TreesNDriveways LLC
4.8(
52
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Asphalt Paving - InstallAsphalt Sealing

Serving Carmel, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1987

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very professional and highly recommend. I was impressed how courteous they were to my neighbors and the clean up was beyond my expectations. Mike will be my first call for anything driveway or tree related."
Large tree removal
Large tree removal
Bucket truck tree removal
Bucket truck tree removal
Bucket truck tree removal

+32

Response time1 day
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Dolan Properties LLC
4.8(
4
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Asphalt Paving - InstallAsphalt Paving - Install- For BusinessAsphalt Paving - Repair or Patch+1 more

Serving Carmel, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Brad and Chris...as well as crew were amazing. Job surpassed my expectations. I would highly recommend them. My name is Joanne Skillings and live in Bingham, ME- you sent me this review ask under my deceased mother and old address in Maryland? Anyway Dolan Properties/Maine Paving are a go to!"
Driveways - Asphalt Project
Driveways - Asphalt Project
We did around 10 jobs next door to each other on Lorraine ave in brewery here is just one of many jobs
Driveways - Asphalt Project
Driveways - Asphalt Project

+34

Response time3 days
Response rate87%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Driveway Maintenance Paving, LLC
5.0(
2
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Asphalt SealingAsphalt Paving - InstallGravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape+3 more

Serving Carmel, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2004

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"The owner was on site to do the bulk of the work but all individual had their own job to do. All were clean, polite and knew what they were to do. I would highly recommend them."
Paving
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D&D Earthworks
5.0(
2
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Concrete Driveways & Floors - Install- For Business

Serving Carmel, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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.\n

Septic system
Septic system
Response time4 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Bear Claw Land Clearing
5.0(
1
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Carmel, ME and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Can’t say enough good things about this contractor! Very competitive quote, Work was completed just as I envisioned. Very careful about not damaging the grass and vegetation around the job site. I highly recommend him!"
Driveway grading
Driveway grading
Driveway grading
Driveway grading
Driveway grading

+1

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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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.

Concrete is typically the best material for a driveway if you’re looking for longevity, cost-effectiveness, and ease of maintenance. But, it’s not ideal for areas with annual freeze-frost cycles, nor is it the most attractive option—although you can get it stamped or painted. If your location is consistently below freezing, asphalt may be a better choice.

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.

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.

Three inches is a great thickness for a residential asphalt driveway that sees minimal to moderate traffic from cars, SUVs, and pickup trucks. However, a thicker driveway can better withstand the weight of a heavier vehicle, such as a trailer or a recreational vehicle. If you drive a heavy vehicle on a thin driveway, you risk cracking and damaging it.

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