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Avatar for Driveways Express, LLC
Driveways Express, LLC
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Asphalt Paving - Install- For Business

Serving Elmer, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1997

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"Jim and his team at Driveways Express are amazing! They did an excellent job installing our new asphalt driveway and did it exactly how we wanted it, too, with no major issues or concerns noted! Reliable, reasonable, efficient, and timely! My wife and I highly recommend him and his team for your driveway installation and maintenance needs!"
Vintage Texaco
Philly style
Response time40 mins
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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M M LANDSCAPING & HARDSCAPING LLC
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Interlocking Pavers for Driveways & Floors - Install

Serving Elmer, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 2011

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"Arrived on time. Work was done as neatly as possible given the need to power wash the driveway. Pavers were leveled better than I expected. Result is a very significant improvement over previous appearance and a real plus to the appearance of the house."
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Pavers and Hardscaping Project

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5 Star Property Management And Landscaping, LLC
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Brick and Stone Driveways & Floors - InstallInterlocking Pavers for Driveways & Floors - Install

Serving Elmer, NJ and surrounding areas

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In business since 1998

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Warranties offered

"We worked directly with Roger who was great! We had brick layed over concrete in our enclosed porch and on our front porch. Rogerwas knowledgeable about the brick product we used. His workers were polite and work site was clean when they left. They completed the project on time and did a beautiful job!"
Response time1 day
13 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Asphalt Driveways questions, answered by experts

While blacktop is a type of asphalt, the terms should not be used interchangeably, as not all asphalt qualifies as blacktop. The primary differences are in their composition, production process, and ideal applications. Blacktop contains more stone than other types of asphalt and is heated to a higher temperature during production—300°F or more—while hot-mix asphalt is heated to between 275°F and 300°F. The ratio of bitumen (a tar-like crude oil) is a key differentiator, though sources vary: some state blacktop has less bitumen, making it less durable, while others claim it has a higher ratio. Due to these differences, asphalt is generally more durable and better for high-traffic areas like highways and streets, while blacktop is more suitable for playgrounds and residential driveways. For a driveway project, it is best to consult a professional to determine the most appropriate material.

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.

Driveways should be sloped with a minimum 2% slope—anything lower will cause precipitation and runoff to collect. A 2% slope is the equivalent of a 2-foot rise over 100 feet. One quick way to check the integrity of your driveway’s slope: no more than four inches of water should collect on the surface longer than 15 minutes after rain.

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.

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