"We needed a new driveway as our old one was chipped and cracked in so many places and water was seeping into our basement after each heavy rainstorm. Crosstown Concrete came out and dug up our old cement driveway and poured a new one with new steps for our side entrance. We were so impressed by the knowledge, professionalism and courtesy of Greg's entire team. They were AMAZING! They worked tirelessly for days in the heat until the job was completed. His employees are the hardest working crew around! Our new driveway looks incredible and adds so much to our curb appeal. I will absolutely hire his team again for future work. I can't say enough great things about them!"
"They were very helpful and responsive to all my questions about a broken section of the driveway. They didn't push services and recommended the best course given driveway condition. They also were flexible in scheduling and responsive throughout multiple back and forths as I had to cancel and reschedule."
"Brady and his crew did a fantastic job! We love our new driveway and will definitely be calling him again for more concrete work. Highly recommend Brady’s Concrete and Construction!"
"Clack Companies, Is awesome, They delivered early and laid down wood under dumpster so not even a scratch on driveway. We called and asked if they would pick Dumpster up a few days early as we were done filling it, they showed up the next day! I recommend them for going above and beyond my expectations"
"They came out to review what we had talked about. They had solutions to our problems with our steps, walkway and general landscape areas in front and back of the house.
We like the ideas, but some parts were a bit more them we could afford at this time. The estimate included a paver sidewalk instead of cement. They presented an $11,900 plan for new steps, new walkway, removal and replacement of scrubs in front and in back of the house. Also included was a 20x20 foot cement replacement of part of the driveway. About $1500 of this was for future work in the back of the house. The owner provided a printed layout plan of his ideas.
The company does a lot of work with paver walkways and we were looking more for a combination of cement with paver trim. Cement work is done by a sub-contractor.
The company was good in following up on us with out making us feel pressured. After 2 months, we decided to scale down our needs and look for ways to do the project in small pieces over the next two years. We have done nothing since.
If a paver look is what a person wants, this is a company to be considered. They knew the product and had the experience."
In most cases, you don’t need a permit to repave your driveway, although some exceptions exist. If you’re widening your driveway and plan on widening the apron as well, you’ll usually need a permit from the Department of Transportation in your area. This permit costs between $50 and $300 in most cases. Most municipalities will also require a certified and insured contractor do the work relating to the apron and curb cut. You can contact your building department or ask your paving company if you need a permit. Your driveway professional will usually pull the permit for you.
Driveway aprons typically range between four and seven inches thick, though your town's building codes will likely have specific requirements. Additionally, you may need to add a layer of permeable aggregate in the excavation below your paved apron to ensure proper stormwater drainage.
Overall, a paver driveway is considered the easiest to maintain because homeowners are able to do driveway repair one piece at a time without impacting the rest of the driveway. Unlike paved options, paver driveways contain individual stones that aren't physically connected. By comparison, you may need to reseal or redo a full asphalt driveway if just one portion sustains a significant crack.
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.
Asphalt driveways are affordable and able to withstand sub-zero temperatures. The asphalt surface makes it easy to plow snow, and it has excellent traction for slippery winter days. Another benefit: it absorbs heat from the sun and can then help to melt snow and ice more quickly than other surfaces.
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