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Avatar for Custom Paving
Custom Paving
4.9(
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Asphalt Paving - InstallAsphalt Paving - Repair or PatchAsphalt Paving - Install- For Business

Serving Carolina, RI and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Extremely glad I picked Custom Paving to do my driveway. Justin and his staff were very professional doing my driveway. They came out the same day, and the job was done quickly and professionally. Will definitely recommend Custom Paving to my friends . Thank you again"
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+20

Response time12 hrs
Response rate100%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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KEVIN F.GONSALVES (No affiliation to KFG Concrete)
4.9(
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Concrete Driveways & Floors - Install- For BusinessConcrete Driveways - Install

Serving Carolina, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1994

Customers say: Super punctual

"Kevin and his crew did good work. He has great promptness and communication. He always lets you know the current progress of the project voluntarily. He expanded my driveway with a concrete slab. He also added a concrete skirt behind my house and added a cobble stone border around my current paver stones. The work looks clean and professional. I'm pleased with the final result."
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+18

Response time1 day
Response rate100%
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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EPK Construction Services Inc
4.4(
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Asphalt Paving - InstallAsphalt Paving - Install- For Business

Serving Carolina, RI and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"I wish there were more than 5 stars available! Due to the bad weather we have been having, it took a little while to get started, but once the job began, it could not have gone better. Eric and his crew arrived on the day promised and completely tore up the old driveway, expertly preparing the new base. They even went so far as to removed the old rocks and ledge that were underlying the original surface, to make sure the new driveway would be perfect. The next morning, they were back and poured a new asphalt driveway, sloping it expertly to insure proper water drainage. I even got a follow-up phone call the next day to make sure I was satisfied with the work. I am more than pleased with the way my new driveway looks. It was expertly done and looks terrific. I can't recommend Eric and his crew highly enough. Well done, guys!"
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1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
Avatar for JRM LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LLC
JRM LANDSCAPE CONSTRUCTION LLC
4.8(
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Gravel or Loose Fill Paving - Install, Spread or Scrape

Serving Carolina, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"JRM was very easy to work with - we did all the project discussion and planning by phone/text using photos and Googlemap images, which saved time. They were able to do the project within 10 days of our initial discussion; the date and price were as quoted and the walkway looks great."
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+38

Response time11 hrs
8 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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RI Sealcoating
5.0(
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Interlocking Pavers for Driveways & Floors - Install

Serving Carolina, RI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Amazing experience from beginning to end! Andrew was very professional, I was able to get a quote right away, he accepts & reply’s to calls or texts which was convenient. It was scheduled on a day that worked best for me and the job was completed on that day. It looks so good and next time my driveway needs it I know who to call! ?"
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Response time2 days
Response rate100%
Recommended by55%of homeowners
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Asphalt Driveways questions, answered by experts

In most cases, you don’t need a permit to repave your driveway, although some exceptions exist. If you’re widening your driveway and plan on widening the apron as well, you’ll usually need a permit from the Department of Transportation in your area. This permit costs between $50 and $300 in most cases. Most municipalities will also require a certified and insured contractor do the work relating to the apron and curb cut. You can contact your building department or ask your paving company if you need a permit. Your driveway professional will usually pull the permit for you.

Building a road on a slope requires careful planning and will normally require a drainage system underneath to prevent flooding and damage to the road over time. Your professional may lengthen your road to create switchbacks if the slope directly to your home is too steep, as there are regulations for maximum road slope. The drainage system will help prevent runoff from the higher side of the slope from damaging the asphalt or concrete. Keep in mind that building a road on a slope isn’t a good DIY project, as a lot can go wrong.

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.

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.

To ensure you hire a reliable and experienced paving company, you should start by finding companies in your area that have at least five to ten years of experience working in your neighborhood. Next, rule out companies with poor reviews online or a series of complaints filed with the Better Business Bureau. Since driveways affect your curb appeal, you should also ask each company for references and pictures of recent work to make sure the work the company does is professional and high quality. Finally, check that the company is licensed and insured.

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