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Lake Life Lawncare & Maintenance
4.9(
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Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"The owner is reliable and professional and genuinely cares about doing a good job.When he had to take over for a different lawn care service he was quick to answer my call and to make things work."
Plowing snow
Response time8 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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The Greener Good Outdoor
4.6(
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Serving Elk Rapids, MI and surrounding areas

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In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I have used them for several projects from installation and maintenance of a rock revetment, installation of stairs from the top of our bluff to the water below, plantings on our slope, and yearly installation and removal of a removal set of stairs that connect the major stairs over the rock revetment to the waters edge. Responsible and dependable.,"
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beach
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Response time2 days
Response rate97%
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Asphalt Driveways questions, answered by experts

It’s best to weigh the pros and cons of each material and decide on your priorities for your driveway. Gravel won’t be an appropriate choice if your driveway experiences heavy traffic. You’ll find that you need to level and top it off regularly, which could make the material a much more expensive option.

There’s no single best asphalt grade—it all comes down to where and how it’s used. Highways and heavy-traffic roads need something tough, like polymer-modified asphalt (PMA) or Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA). Local roads and parking lots rely on the Performance Graded (PG) system, chosen based on climate. A PG 64-28 mix, for example, handles a broad temperature range while simpler, more cost-effective mixes are typically enough for residential driveways. The best grade of asphalt depends on traffic, weather, and your budget, which is why a professional’s input is always a smart move before making a decision.

Sealing coat asphalt after 6-12 months and then every 2-3 years is recommended.

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.

The driveway apron is a technical term referring to where a private driveway meets the public street. If there is a sidewalk in front of the house, the driveway apron is typically on the opposite side of the public sidewalk from the driveway itself.

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