What is the most economical driveway material?

• <div><p>Gravel driveways are the most economical driveway material, followed pretty closely by asphalt and concrete. At about <b>$1 to $3 per square foot, </b>gravel is about a third of the cost of either of the more common alternatives. But, not everyone likes the look and feel of the material and may opt to pay more for something that looks better.</p></div>

Can you use pea gravel as a paver base?

• <div><p>Pea gravel can be used as a base for a paver patio, but it’s not the preferred choice. Because it is small and round, pea gravel moves much more easily than other base options, like crushed stone, so it won’t keep your pavers in place properly. </p><p>If you do opt for pea gravel, compact it well and use an additional binding agent (like stone dust) to keep everything from shifting.</p></div>

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Q: Can I retrofit my existing driveway?

• <div><p>Yes, you can retrofit an existing driveway, but this usually involves cutting grooves into the driveway, installing the heating elements, then sealing them. While this is much less expensive than typical heated driveway systems, the final appearance could be diminished. Speak with a driveway paving company to confirm which design method is best for you.</p></div>

Q: What’s the best type of driveway for the snow?

• <div><p>Asphalt driveways are affordable and able to withstand sub-zero temperatures. The asphalt surface makes it easy to plow snow, and it has excellent traction for slippery winter days. Another benefit: it absorbs heat from the sun and can then help to melt snow and ice more quickly than other surfaces.</p></div>

Q: What are the parts of the driveway approach?

• <div><p>A driveway approach is the part of a driveway where the public road meets the private driveway. This section contains several key elements, including the driveway apron, the curb cut, and the end slope. Depending on the slope of the driveway, this area may also contain the trench drain. </p></div>

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Last update on December 14, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
Prompt estimate and job completed when promised. Replaced bad sections of asphalt, filled cracks and seal coated driveway. Extremely courteous crew and great cleanup. I would definitely use them again.
ALBERT'S PAVING
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Reviewed in March 2025
Working with TJ was such a pleasant experience. Very professional and friendly to interact with and I would hire him for other projects if needed!
Gradestone Plumbing LLC
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Reviewed in December 2024
Travis Kenny was professional and great to work with...they did outstanding work and very efficient
Planet Roof
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Reviewed in October 2024
They were very polite, prompt and efficient!
Stile Tree Service, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
Excellent work. Brody and his team did a great job. They remodeled our bathroom and we are happy with the results.
Brody's Services
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Reviewed in August 2024
Inside French drain system was installed at a very reasonable price. The workers were respectful, efficient, and cleaned up well. Very satisfied and would hire them again.
Advanced Basement Solutions, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2024
On time and very professional. Explained everything and got to work. Cleaned up afterwards and showed the before and after pictures.
Bactronix Corp
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Reviewed in January 2024
they were nice and knew what they was doing
West Shore Home Pittsburgh
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Reviewed in November 2022
Carlos came to our home soon after contacting us. He was very nice and professional. He explained how the whole process would work. Since we were a small job and they had other jobs in the area they were able to fit us in very quickly! The workers were very nice and worked quickly and...
Perfect Roofing & Siding
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Reviewed in August 2021
Cleaned repaired and repainted walls for a 24 ft x 14 ft living room. This was a difficult job because there were many nail and screw holes in the walls to be patched plus crayon writing and drawings to be painted over. The walls and wood baseboards and fireplace trim were cleaned and then the...
Roll With The Flow Painting
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