"Everyone at Madewell was extremely professional and made us feel confident in their work. They were on-time, professional and effective. They were excellent about answering any questions we had and our repaired driveway looks great!"
"paveall came out and did an fantastic job on my driveway all in one day. i was the first on schedule for when the asphalt plants opened and am very pleased with their service."
"He was on time and did everything with talk about and some. He work hard and was very productive and professional & would hire him again in a heart beat it was a pleasure doing business with him."
"We were pleased with the job completed by R and M Concrete Services. They were pleasant, completed the job in a timely manner, and cleaned up the area after the job was complete. We highly recommend R and M Concrete Services."
"The work was done at my house and he did the driveway and a pad in the back yard. The work was outstanding and Mr. Golden explained was he was going to do and also said that he would be back to look at the work area and to let the concrete cure for 5 days before driving on the addition of the driveway and also the concrete pad in the back yard."
"Great honest contractors. They did my bathrooms, hot water heater, unclogged my house drain and they did a French drain so my basement is not wet anymore. I already hired them to do my whole roof in the spring. I will hire them anytime."
"This guy and his crew are very good. This is the second time this year he has installed a driveway for me. He is my go to guy for future concert projects."
"Mason and his team came out and gave me a fair quote with a quick turn around time. Worked with our operational hours so we did not impact our revenue flow. Highly recommend this crew, we have worked multiple projects together and each time is the same experience."
When hiring an asphalt paving contractor to install your driveway, ask as many questions up front as possible. Here are a few questions to ask a prospective driveway contractor:
How many years of experience do you have?
Are you licensed, bonded, and insured?
Do you have worker’s compensation?
Do you use subcontractors on your projects?
Do you clean up after the job is done?
Who is responsible for any damage to lawn or landscaping?
Do you provide a guarantee or warranty on your work?
Do you give free estimates?
What is the timeline for completion?
How do you handle change orders?
Can you provide at least three references?
Can I see some of the work you’ve done?
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.
By grading and compacting the base soil, ensuring proper drainage and stability.
Recycled asphalt is not better than gravel, but can be a good alternative. It is inexpensive, but not as low-cost as gravel, and doesn’t tend to last as long. Recycled asphalt isn’t as dusty as gravel and is more environmentally friendly. The black look can be something that homeowners prefer. No matter what, ensure you choose an experienced recycled asphalt contractor.
Sealing coat asphalt after 6-12 months and then every 2-3 years is recommended.
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