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All Star Sealing

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All Star Sealing

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All Star Sealing is a northern Michigan-based seal coating company. We specialize in high-quality driveway seal coating to ensure that your asphalt lasts. Get your free estimate today, before it's too late!

All Star Sealing is a northern Michigan-based seal coating company. We specialize in high-quality driveway seal coating to ensure that your asphalt lasts. Get your free estimate today, before it's too late!


Apex Excavating & Underground

4891 Fell Dr
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Apex Excavating & Underground

4891 Fell Dr
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5 years of experience

Apex Excavating & Underground is a full service excavation, directional drilling, trenchless utility, and dirtwork service provider, serving northern and central Michigan. We are a small, community oriented company, focusing on doing work for ordinary people who cant afford the large companies prices, but still want top of the line work.

Apex Excavating & Underground is a full service excavation, directional drilling, trenchless utility, and dirtwork service provider, serving northern and central Michigan. We are a small, community oriented company, focusing on doing work for ordinary people who cant afford the large companies prices, but still want top of the line work.



Northern Home & Property Solutions

10575 Nurnberger Rd
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Northern Home & Property Solutions

10575 Nurnberger Rd
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17 years of experience

We have a great crew that knows how to get work done in a timely matter. We also subcontract work out when we are busy Ower bill is depending on the size of the job half down balance at the end or if its a large job then we will split it in quarter payments

We have a great crew that knows how to get work done in a timely matter. We also subcontract work out when we are busy Ower bill is depending on the size of the job half down balance at the end or if its a large job then we will split it in quarter payments




Maxwell Builders

1043 Dale Rd.
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Maxwell Builders

1043 Dale Rd.
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27 years of experience

I would like to personally thank you for your interest and time to look over my company. It is my objective to bring you the Highest Quality product at the Lowest Price with the Best Service. I look forward to doing business with you in the near future. We use the highest quality materials and stand behind our products with 100% confidence. Maxwell Builders is a full-service Building Contractor. We have been in business more than 14 years and have a long history with satisfied customers. Our method of doing business is simple; we seek customers who think of us as a friend, who return for our services and products after years of knowing us. We want to represent a stable, secure source that consistently delivers quality through our products and workmanship. We would also like to take the opportunity to ask in advance for referrals upon your satisfaction. All of our work carries a class leading warranty. Your satisfaction is fully guaranteed. We'll work with you until you feel confident that your extraordinary project fits your image, personality and goals. You have absolutely no risk! If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call me I will be glad to help. Sincerely, Ty Maxwell (989) 205-1769 Owner

I would like to personally thank you for your interest and time to look over my company. It is my objective to bring you the Highest Quality product at the Lowest Price with the Best Service. I look forward to doing business with you in the near future. We use the highest quality materials and stand behind our products with 100% confidence. Maxwell Builders is a full-service Building Contractor. We have been in business more than 14 years and have a long history with satisfied customers. Our method of doing business is simple; we seek customers who think of us as a friend, who return for our services and products after years of knowing us. We want to represent a stable, secure source that consistently delivers quality through our products and workmanship. We would also like to take the opportunity to ask in advance for referrals upon your satisfaction. All of our work carries a class leading warranty. Your satisfaction is fully guaranteed. We'll work with you until you feel confident that your extraordinary project fits your image, personality and goals. You have absolutely no risk! If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to call me I will be glad to help. Sincerely, Ty Maxwell (989) 205-1769 Owner


Quality Built Building QBB

300 Atlantic Street
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Quality Built Building QBB

300 Atlantic Street
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38 years of experience

Quality Built Buildings is a full service construction company, specializing in pole and steel buildings. We have crews set up for all areas that we have previously categorized in our profile. We also are licensed and insured for all jobs, small to large. We take on jobs from general contracting, commercial buildings, and all the way down to a simple residential roof. We are open to all your calls so please don't hesitate. We have been in business for over twenty-five years and are in good standing with all of our customers to date.

Quality Built Buildings is a full service construction company, specializing in pole and steel buildings. We have crews set up for all areas that we have previously categorized in our profile. We also are licensed and insured for all jobs, small to large. We take on jobs from general contracting, commercial buildings, and all the way down to a simple residential roof. We are open to all your calls so please don't hesitate. We have been in business for over twenty-five years and are in good standing with all of our customers to date.



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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.

On average, asphalt dries within 24 to 72 hours, meaning it’s solid enough for light traffic—walking and careful driving. Full curing—when asphalt reaches peak strength—can take anywhere from three months to a year. During that time, heavy loads and sharp objects can leave marks. Weather, asphalt mix, and thickness all affect how quickly it dries and cures. If you want your asphalt to last, treat it gently until it’s fully cured. For the best results, check with a professional asphalt contractor for their advice.

Asphalt provides durability, cost-effectiveness, and a smooth surface ideal for high-traffic areas.

Asphalt dries and cures best between 50 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This range allows moisture to evaporate quickly without causing the asphalt to cool too fast, which can negatively affect the drying process. However, keep in mind that other weather conditions can also affect curing and drying times, such as precipitation and humidity.

To ensure you hire a reliable and experienced paving company, you should start by finding companies in your area that have at least five to ten years of experience working in your neighborhood. Next, rule out companies with poor reviews online or a series of complaints filed with the Better Business Bureau. Since driveways affect your curb appeal, you should also ask each company for references and pictures of recent work to make sure the work the company does is professional and high quality. Finally, check that the company is licensed and insured.

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