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Avatar for JY Paving & Decorative Asphalt
JY Paving & Decorative Asphalt
5.0(
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Asphalt Paving - InstallAsphalt Paving - Repair or Patch

Serving Franklin, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: True professional

"JY paving is upstanding, trustworthy, professional, and highly skilled. The job being a 250ft driveway with two car turn around multiple curves and driveway water run-off pitch, was done with excellent fluidity blending to concrete sidewalk and parking concrete slab, Even with a 10 wheel dump truck breakdown still finished the job on time, and the crew while waiting built a rock base curving with back pitch at bottom of driveway going above and beyond, still honoring a 1&1/2 year old price quote saving thousands from 2022 quotes."
My Work
Stamped Asphalt Driveway and Border
Stamped Asphalt Apron and Border
Driveway Paving Projects
Driveway Paving Projects

+11

Response time7 hrs
Response rate90%
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
3 Brothers Masonry
4.7(
75
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Brick and Stone Driveways & Floors - InstallConcrete Driveways & Floors - Install- For BusinessInterlocking Pavers for Driveways & Floors - Install

Serving Franklin, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"I highly recommend Three Brothers Masonry I hired them to repair my front entry bricks and they did an excellent job and after they were finished I was very happy with the final result so I had them do a patio for me in my backyard they were also very friendly and Iâ d recommend them to my friends and family aswell , thank you Ben"
Our work
Our work
Our work
Walkway
Front entry brick rises and granite treads

+2

Response time4 hrs
Response rate93%
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Waterscapes of New England
3.9(
26
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Brick and Stone Driveways & Floors - InstallInterlocking Pavers for Driveways & Floors - Install

Serving Franklin, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He was excellent and did a very good job. He held to all of his promises and was very professional. He stayed with the price he originally quoted and he was very responsive to anything I asked. His son works with him and was also a pleasure to work with. ?I would highly recommend him."
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+9

3 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Forthright Concrete
5.0(
3
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Concrete Driveways - InstallConcrete Driveways & Floors - Install- For Business

Serving Franklin, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Working with Brett to replace our front steps was an easy, straightforward experience. The estimate he provided was accurate and when we asked for extra work to be performed we were accommodated within the regular project timeline. The services he provided exceeded our expectations using quality materials and leaving no trace of discarded project materials behind. We are very happy with the results. Thank you!"
Slab prep
Slab
Sidewalk
Decorative
Stamped Concrete

+3

13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Dolloff Lawncare
3.1(
17
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or ScrapeBrick and Stone Driveways & Floors - InstallGravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape - For Business+1 more

Serving Franklin, NH and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2002

Customers say: Quick response

"They were great ! Great service, great end product, professional and timely...I have recommended them to many people who will probably hire them next Spring (2008)."
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Asphalt Driveways questions, answered by experts

There’s no single best asphalt grade—it all comes down to where and how it’s used. Highways and heavy-traffic roads need something tough, like polymer-modified asphalt (PMA) or Stone Matrix Asphalt (SMA). Local roads and parking lots rely on the Performance Graded (PG) system, chosen based on climate. A PG 64-28 mix, for example, handles a broad temperature range while simpler, more cost-effective mixes are typically enough for residential driveways. The best grade of asphalt depends on traffic, weather, and your budget, which is why a professional’s input is always a smart move before making a decision.

Driveway paving costs around $4,500 on average, but depending on many factors, you could pay anywhere from $2,500 to $6,600 or more. The size of your driveway will usually be the most significant factor, with more square footage increasing your costs. You can expect to pay between $2 and $15 per square foot for paving services. Some other factors that play a role include the following:

  • Quality of the materials

  • Contractor’s experience and expertise

  • Site preparation and grading, if necessary

  • Layout of your driveway

Wet cutting is usually the preferred method. It controls dust, which helps protect your lungs and makes for a cleaner working environment. Plus, the water cools the blade, preventing overheating and prolonging its life while providing smoother, more precise cuts. The downside is the mess—water and asphalt sludge can be messy to clean. Dry cutting, though convenient if water isn’t available, creates a lot of dust, which can be harmful. This also increases the risk of blade damage due to overheating. So, if you have the option, wet cutting is the better method for most asphalt jobs.

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.

An ideal driveway gradient is between 2% and 5%. Anything lower than 1% or higher than 15% can cause problems for your car or property. A driveway with less than a 1% slope increases your likelihood of flooding and water damage, while a driveway with a 15% grade or higher can be too steep for safe traveling.

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