"About a year and a half ago I had a bid for an asphalt driveway. When Norm came out, he read the site and suggested paving more than I had planned, and proceeded to offer a bid lower than I had thought. After one year I feel that Roads Paving over delivered. This spring they will be sealcoating my driveway. Were I to need subsequent work, they would be my first and only call Larry Martin"
"We’re extremely pleased with our new asphalt paved driveway. From start to finish, the communication was clear, the workmanship was top-quality, and everything was completed on schedule. The crew were professional, respectful, and left the site clean every day. The finished result looks great and feels solid. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them."
"Highly recommend NGL Pavingstone. Holly provided a detailed bid so no surprises with cost. She brought samples of materials to the house and kept in contact throughout the entire installation. Manual and his crew did a fantastic job, they showed up on time everyday, worked efficiently, and were easy to communicate with. They completed installation of approximately 90ft long (in three sections) x 4ft at highest point retaining wall, 10 ft pathway and steps in a week. They did a beautiful job dealing with elevation changes in the yard."
"I had a great experience working with Norberto and the team at Mount Olive Landscape & Construction on the installation of a new 8-zone sprinkler system for my home. From the initial consultation through project completion, Norberto was professional, responsive, and easy to work with. He communicated clearly about the scope of work, timeline, and costs, and followed through on every commitment he made. The quality of the installation exceeded my expectations, and the crew was respectful of my property, keeping the work area clean and organized throughout the project. Norberto took the time to answer all of my questions and made sure I was completely satisfied with the final results before wrapping up. I'd gladly recommend Mount Olive Landscape & Construction to anyone looking for reliable, high-quality landscaping and construction services."
"Seattle Rockeries did a fantastic job; Harry and Crew worked tirelessly to transform the look and functionality of my property. They removed a very tired old retaining wall and replaced it with a beautiful rock wall that will withstand the test of time. They also replaced the concrete driveway with awesome looking pavers. I will use Seattle Rockeries again without question. Thank you so much Harry and Crew!"
"A timely and efficiency job has been done. Near Me Roofing Company has good knowledge about roof, brought quite a few samples along with him and explained throughfully. After the explaination it is much easier to know what you need. The job took one day. The crew cleaned up pretty nicely and even cleaned my neighbor's driveway. Overall, it is a nice and smooth experience, and I will recommand in the future."
"These guys rock. Hard workers, solid work, and super reliable. They always do a standout job with our yard. Highly recommended, and I don’t say that often. You won’t be disappointed."
"They did an amazing job and were wonderful to work with. Great communicators, knowledgeable, transparent and honest about pricing. Our driveway and porch are high-quality and exactly what we wanted. I would hire them again in a second."
"It went great, in fact better than we were expecting! Sam came out to our home exactly when he said he would be there and gave us an estimate that was in line with other estimates we had received. He was very thorough in explaining all the steps they would take to ensure we got a great product and answered all the questions we had. The crew arrived the following Monday to start the work; the workers were personable, knew exactly what they were doing and asked questions to make sure the project was exactly as we requested. Very hard workers, finished that afternoon and left the site clean and neat. All the debris was removed and disposed of. It was a very unstressful experience and we would DEFINITELY hire Island Concrete again if we require further work in the future. We'd also recommend this company if you are looking for quality work at a fair price from a crew that knows their stuff!!! Can't say enough!"
While the specific timeline for building a driveway can vary based on driveway length and local weather conditions, the average concrete driveway can require several days to lay down all of the different parts of the driveway. The curing process may require you to avoid using your driveway for a week following construction. Heavier vehicles should be kept off of a new concrete driveway for several weeks. Building a gravel driveway may take just one to two days in total.
Like all driveway materials, asphalt can crack in the wrong conditions and with age. Many things can cause asphalt to crack, including shifting soil or settling under the foundation. Other common causes are driving oversized vehicles on the asphalt, tree roots, and using rock salt during the snowy season. Proper installation and sealing the driveway every 10 years can help prevent cracks.
An asphalt driveway should be at least 3 inches thick over a compacted gravel base. Areas with poor drainage should have a thicker stone base. To install a new asphalt driveway over an existing driveway, the new asphalt should be at least 2 inches thick and the existing driveway should be in relatively good condition.
The answer to whether or not you need to get a permit before you start your driveway can vary widely based on local ordinances and the scope of your driveway ideas. In most urban and suburban areas, a permit is needed before building a new driveway to ensure that a homeowner is using safe materials and proper drainage practices while designing and constructing a new driveway. In some rural areas, a homeowner may not be required to apply for a permit. When building a new driveway on your own, always check with your local building department to see if you need to request a permit. When hiring a driveway contractor, verify that the right permits are being used before driveway construction begins.
This creates a risk for your driveway to fail after asphalt curing because it doesn't have a lasting bond with the surface. In order to get asphalt to perform as intended, it's necessary to prepare the dirt surface correctly first. The loose soil base under the new driveway must be compacted until it is stable enough to support the weight of the asphalt.
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