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Avatar for RVA River City Seal Coating
RVA River City Seal Coating
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Asphalt Sealing

Serving Aylett, VA and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2010

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Offers commercial services

"Ronnie Miller, is very professional and very nice. The driveway was complemented by other contractors that I had doing some other work.. they wanted to know who did my driveway. It was quick and looks gorgeous."
After
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Before- sealing and striping
Striping-after
After

+2

Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
60 neighbors recently requested a quote
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MAGIC SEAL LLC
5.0(
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Asphalt Sealing

Serving Aylett, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Castello and Billy did a great job sealcoating my Asphalt driveway. It was 5+ years since I had seal coated. There were big and small cracks. Castello used gravel and tar mixture to fill big cracks and melted rubber for the smaller cracks. He filled the cracks thoroughly while billy put sand on top, so the rubber wouldn't stick to the vehicle and come out. I was very happy with their work and the rate seemed very reasonable."
After Installation
Before Installation
Response time6 hrs
Response rate90%
9 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Proving Grounds, LLC
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Interlocking Pavers for Driveways & Floors - Install

Serving Aylett, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2012

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"We had a landscape installation completed by Proving Grounds in Fall '25 and the entire experience was excellent from start to finish. They transformed out outdoor space beautifully and really brought our house to life. Communication was great throughout the project and everything was complete in 1 day! Highly recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable, fairly priced and experienced landscaping contractor."
Paver Patio install
Patio with sitting wall
Plant install
Plant install
Plant install

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Modern Structure Rebuild LLC
New to Angi
Concrete Driveways - Install

Serving Aylett, VA and surrounding areas

Approved

Free estimates

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

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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.

New asphalt typically needs 24 to 72 hours to dry before it can handle light foot traffic and careful driving. Although it may appear solid after a few days, the full curing process, where the asphalt reaches its peak strength, takes much longer—generally from 30 days to a year.

During this extended curing time, the surface remains relatively soft and can be damaged by heavy vehicles, sharp objects, or high temperatures. To protect your investment, it's best to avoid parking heavy machinery on the asphalt until it has fully cured.

The exact time required for drying and curing depends on several factors, including the weather, the specific asphalt mix, and its thickness. For the most accurate advice tailored to your situation, consult with your asphalt contractor.

An ideal driveway gradient is between 2% and 5%. Anything lower than 1% or higher than 15% can cause problems for your car or property. A driveway with less than a 1% slope increases your likelihood of flooding and water damage, while a driveway with a 15% grade or higher can be too steep for safe traveling.

You should not attempt to install your own driveway. Whether working with asphalt or pavement, this is a complicated project that requires special equipment. Talk to some nearby asphalt or paving professionals and discuss your particular needs—it’s a good idea to get a few quotes and look at the company’s past work.

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.

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