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Elite Excavating LLC
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Serving Aurora, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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Offers commercial services

Dreaming of a smooth driveway, a pristine building site, or need responsible demolition services? Elite Excavating LLC expertly handles all your excavating and grading needs. We are a fully insured contractor dedicated to providing top-notch service, from clearing land to meticulous site preparation and beyond. Discover the difference quality workmanship makes for your next project!

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Premier Asphalt
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Serving Aurora, MN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

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Premier Asphalt, is an experienced and professional paving contractor with offices in Bloomington and Duluth, Minnesota and is fully licensed, bonded and insured to serve the entire state of Minnesota. With many years of experience, we are considered experts in our field. Our team delivers our products on time and for the quoted price. Our use of specialized equipment and strict training of our personnel, assures you that you are getting the highest quality service.

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Asphalt Driveways questions, answered by experts

Sometimes, when people talk about asphalt driveways, they’re actually referring to asphalt concrete, which is a completely different compound. Asphalt concrete is asphaltic cement combined with sand or grit. It is significantly more lasting and durable than regular asphalt but also much more expensive. If you’re considering using asphalt concrete, ask an asphalt company for their expert opinions.

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.

The answer to whether or not you need to get a permit before you start your driveway can vary widely based on local ordinances and the scope of your driveway ideas. In most urban and suburban areas, a permit is needed before building a new driveway to ensure that a homeowner is using safe materials and proper drainage practices while designing and constructing a new driveway. In some rural areas, a homeowner may not be required to apply for a permit. When building a new driveway on your own, always check with your local building department to see if you need to request a permit. When hiring a driveway contractor, verify that the right permits are being used before driveway construction begins.

You should not attempt to install your own driveway. Whether working with asphalt or pavement, this is a complicated project that requires special equipment. Talk to some nearby asphalt or paving professionals and discuss your particular needs—it’s a good idea to get a few quotes and look at the company’s past work.

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