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Ohio Tree And Land Services
5.0(
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Interlocking Pavers for Patios, Walks & Steps - Install

Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They came to the house on time, did their job, cleaned up after themselves, and left the yard cleaned up. The interactions that I had with them were friendly and courteous. It was very educational watching them cut down our tree and trim our other tree. The one owner that I dealt with, Ryan, is an arborist, which is important when deciding on a tree service. The other workers have multiple years of experience in the tree trimming/cutting business."
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Response time6 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by95%of homeowners
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Dixon Asphalt Maintenance, LLC
3.7(
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Asphalt Paving - InstallAsphalt Paving - Install- For BusinessAsphalt Paving - Repair or Patch+1 more

Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Josh and his team were wonderful to work with! Josh was very responsive when scheduling. He had a large team of extremely conscientious guys who worked hard, fast and efficient. Our driveway looks absolutely beautiful! They took the additional time to ensure everything was perfectly smooth. We would highly recommend Dixon Asphalt!"
Paving Projects
Commercial Paving
Paving Projects
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Sealed driveway

+3

Response time2 days
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Lazear Landscapes LLC
5.0(
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Interlocking Pavers for Patios, Walks & Steps - Install

Serving Athens, OH and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Hired to install a retaining wall. He was the cheapest option, and we crossed our fingers that the wall would be up to snuff. Lazear and his team blew our minds, completing the work quickly and efficiently, and even cleaned up the yard below. I would recommend this crew to anyone looking for any outdoor work done."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Paving Services questions, answered by experts

Depending on project size, typically 1 to 3 days, including preparation and installation.

You’ll first need to install a base underneath your pavers for extra stability and drainage. Otherwise, the pavers can sink into the ground, and you’ll have to reinstall them. Use a base gravel layer of 4 to 6 inches for walkways and 10 to 12 inches for driveways. Compact your gravel layer every 2 to 4 inches so it’s nice and solid. After you install your gravel base, apply a 1-inch layer of sand on top.

Professional installers often include a deep layer of crushed gravel under permeable pavers to allow more runoff to soak through into the soil below. Many installations will include multiple layers of gravel, with coarser aggregate at the base and finer aggregate that sits on top of that bottom layer. Above the gravel, you’ll often find coarse sand that helps reduce paver shifting over time. Some permeable paver designs include a water collection system set into the gravel layer to route runoff to a safe area for disposal.

Decomposed granite and caliche can both harden into a solid surface using a plate compactor. However, due to decomposed granite’s fine particles, it’s not suitable for driveway surfaces. Some homeowners use pea gravel mixed with a gravel-binding resin to bind the loose stones and create a solid surface that won’t shift like loose gravel.

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.

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