"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."
Stripe A Lot offers professional workmanship at affordable prices. Specializing in the small to midsize projects, including HOA communities, churches, golf courses and business parks. We provide scheduling that eliminates the inconvenience to your customers and residents. New layout design, and custom stenciling is available, all with timely communication and follow-up throughout the project. We look forward to earning your business!\n
"The design and appearance turned out great. Adam helped with all facets and really pulled it together for us bringing our backyard to life and making it functional along the way. There were challenges that naturally come up in a project like ours and Adam and his fellow business partners took everything in stride, communicated often and clearly, and the results outstanding. I'd recommend to my friends and family. Be sure to also work with Tom Ratliff on structural components. He's terrific and works closely and very well with Adam's team."
"I had a great experience with The EarthScape Company. Their team was professional and efficient, and they transformed my outdoor space exactly as I envisioned. Communication was clear, and they completed the project on time and within budget. I’m very pleased with the results and would definitely recommend their services."
"requested an in-person quote for job. they said they had a drone site review and new what to do. so it seemed like a bait and switch for the quote. they only addressed part of the job and then added extra charge for crack filling. however I am satisfied but would have liked the whole job done as requested."
A traditional driveway gate isn’t your only option when installing a barricade in front of your driveway. A security gate like a swing gate, double swing gate, bi-folding gate, vertical gate, or pivot gate could work just as well as your driveway gate—if not better for your home depending on which qualities you’re after. Like sliding driveway gates, many of these alternatives work with automatic features that simplify entering and exiting your property.
If you're designing a new patio in an area with poor drainage, permeable pavers made from porous materials may help prevent water issues. Most permeable pavers feature a gravel-only aggregate base instead of a concrete base to allow water to flow through instead of getting trapped. While beneficial in some cases, permeable pavers come with higher initial costs and greater load-bearing limitations compared to traditional pavers.
Yes, it is possible to pave over an existing driveway, but whether it's the right choice depends on several factors. If the underlying structure of your current driveway is still strong, concrete or asphalt resurfacing can be a cost-effective way to prolong its life. However, if your driveway has significant issues like potholes, deep cracks, or other inconsistencies, it is best to remove the old driveway and start from scratch. Key factors to consider include the current driveway's condition, the compatibility of the new material, the added thickness and height, and the necessary surface preparation.
If your driveway is cracked, you can repave it with a process called asphalt overlay. Overlay is more cost-effective than a full replacement but is better suited for minor cracks and issues. If you have major cracks or other problems like water pooling, asphalt overlay isn’t your best bet. Plus, paving over a cracked driveway only extends the lifetime by about 10 years, whereas replacing it would start the clock over completely to give you up to 30 years.
Asphalt and tarmac are not the same thing. Traditional tarmac, short for tarmacadam, uses tar as a binder to hold crushed stone together. Asphalt uses bitumen—a byproduct of crude oil—to bind aggregate. Though tarmac was once a go-to for roads, asphalt has become the modern standard. And these days, most surfaces referred to as “tarmac” are actually asphalt. So, while the names may overlap, the key distinction lies in the binder—tar for tarmac and bitumen for asphalt.
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