"If you need an asphalt paving guy, look no further! Tim knows his business, and you will feel at ease knowing that he is on your job 100% of the time. His team is excellent. Tim is confident, honest, experienced & reliable and above all a good man. We are so grateful for his impeccable job. Thank you so much extremely happy Lynne & Dave from Syosset"
Summit Paving & Masonry is a fourth-generation, licensed and insured company proudly serving Suffolk County and Nassau County for over 50 years. We specialize in asphalt paving, parking lots, driveways, patios, walkways, retaining walls, and custom masonry for both residential and commercial properties. Our company is committed to delivering exceptional craftsmanship using the highest standards of equipment, materials, and installation techniques to ensure long-lasting results and a flawless finish. The owner is personally on every job site, working directly with customers and explaining each step of the project in detail from start to finish. At Summit Paving & Masonry, customer satisfaction is our top priority, and we take pride in\n
"I needed to have a seal coating for my driveway. I had several estimates given to me and I chose to use Orion Seal Coating. I called and Chris the owner answered, who was very pleasant to deal with. He was professional, competitively priced, and explained what needed to be done. We set a date and time and he came on time just like he said he would. He prepared the driveway by cleaning and blowing the entire driveway edged where the driveway met the pavers and apron, so that there was no grass between them. He even used some kind of machine that smoothed the driveway to make it even and then seal coated it. Chris was meticulous in every aspect of what needed to be done. He was careful, knowledgeable, professional, meticulous, and careful throughout the entire job. There is no question that I am very satisfied with the price, workmanship, and professionalism of Orion Seal Coating. Without reservation, I would recommend that anyone needing a driveway seal coating or any type of paving job call Orion Seal Coating as I am sure that they will be as satisfied as I am."
"Yarek and his crew were extremely professional, and hard working! He had great ideas, and plans for us. What started out a project for just our steps, turned into a new driveway, and back patio. Great workmanship, and work ethic. I even recommended Konop to a family member, who they just finished a project for her. Great company!"
"I would recommend Mr. Canales. Excellent customer service. Excellent install of my driveway asphalt. Delivered as promised. Would not hesitate to rehire Mr. Canales his company for other services they offered. Thank you for everything you did for my family."
"We have used Peter for almost 20 years at two different residences. He transformed our backyard and our property with complete landscaping services along with hardscape for pool, patio and brick steps. He is very responsive and willing to do whatever it takes to make the customer happy. His masons and workers have been with him for YEARS and their skill is unmatched. Would highly recommend."
"We're very happy with the work that was done. We have a brand new patio, side walkway, front walkway, a dry well and a newly paved driveway. Communication was great. I always received quick responses to any questions I had. Every detail was explained and discussed. I highly recommend."
"It is my pleasure and honor to highly recommend the services of Stephen Randazzo Masonary. Stephen and his son, John, exhibited the epitome of dedication, professionalism and ability to deliver excellent results. Stephen and his team completed paving our backyard area within the time frame discussed. Stephen's extensive experience and exceptional knowledge as well as attention to detail were fundamental in our projects successful completion and we are thrilled with the final outcome. Since the day I contacted Stephen to the day of our projects completion I was nothing but impressed with their strong work ethic, expertise and integrity."
The dimensions of a driveway apron vary based on local building codes, the width of your driveway, and the distance between the driveway and the road. On average, aprons range from 12 to 24 feet wide and 8 to 18 feet long. Typically, the end of the apron connected to the driveway matches its width—such as 10 to 12 feet for a single-car driveway—while the end at the street flares out to allow cars to turn in and out more easily. In some areas, you may not be responsible for the portion of the apron that extends beyond the sidewalk, but this depends on local laws.
The recommended minimum amount for a paver base is 4 inches. From there, it depends on the kind of traffic the pavers will see and the current soil conditions. Two inches of paver base won’t create the amount of stability and support that pavers need to remain securely in place over time.
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.
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.
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.
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