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Avatar for Around Town Paving
Around Town Paving
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Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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Emergency services offered

"Top notched. Very customer focused, high integrity and a pleasure to work with. Finding the right contractor that you can trust can be hard. Around Town Paving is just that company, highly recommend based on the large driveway work they did for us."
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Response time4 days
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Recommended by96%of homeowners
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O'NEIL'S PAVING INC
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Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 1965

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"The O'Neal brothers did an excellent job on my driveway and expanded it a few feet just the way I wanted. Very very happy with the great job they did!"
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
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Groovy Services
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Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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Emergency services offered

"Very responsive. High quality work from Marcus. Only issue was the date of the work - used them for two projects, and both times the execution date was pushed 1-3 days from what was originally communicated."
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Response time3 days
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Premier construction paving and grading llc
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Serving Cornelius, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

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"Isaac and the rest of the crew at premier construction did an excellent job on my driveway! They showed up when they said they would and they finished the job in a timely manner and they made sure everything was cleaned up when they left exactly how they found it. Thank you so much I will definitely be recommending you to my friends!"
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Response time3 days
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Asphalt Driveways questions, answered by experts

You can expect your asphalt pavement to last anywhere from 20 to 30 years, or 25 years on average. The life expectancy of your asphalt driveway depends on the climate, the amount of traffic, and how well you maintain it. While you can’t necessarily control some of these factors, you can control the amount of maintenance effort you put into your driveway. 

To prevent your asphalt from deteriorating prematurely, you should follow a good maintenance routine involving regular cleaning, reparation work, and resealing.

The material that’s best for your private road depends on your property, the climate in your area, and your personal preferences. Gravel is an affordable option, but some homeowners don’t like how it looks. It can be a pain to remove snow from, and it requires more ongoing maintenance than asphalt or concrete. However, while these other options require less maintenance and make snow removal a breeze, they’re more expensive and will need repairs from time to time. Ultimately, you’ll have to choose the road material that suits you and your property best.

Regular sealing, crack filling, and professional inspections help extend pavement lifespan and prevent costly repairs.

A solid driveway starts with the right asphalt mix, and for most homes, dense-graded hot mix asphalt (HMA) is the most recommended. It’s both durable and flexible, making it a reliable choice for residential use. A properly compacted 2-3 inch layer on a well-prepared crushed stone base will hold up for years. In areas with harsh winters or scorching summers, a slightly modified mix can help prevent cracking and rutting. No matter the climate, quality installation is just as important as the material itself, so hiring an experienced contractor ensures a smooth, long-lasting driveway built to last.

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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