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Bob's Handyman & More LLC
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Serving Spencer, WV and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 2021

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"Satisfactorily broke up and removed a thick plate of ice from my steep driveway, allowing me to back my car up my driveway to the street for the first time since the ice storms of January 25&26 and additional ice buildup for the past 2 weeks of constant temperatures in the 20s to as low as 0 overnight had made it impossible to back my car up the driveway from my garage to street level. HIghly recommend this pro!!!!!"
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Serving Spencer, WV and surrounding areas

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Transforming tired asphalt into the neighborhood’s cleanest curb appeal. We specialize in high-grade sealcoating that doesn’t just look like a new driveway it protects your investment against the elements for years to come. Precision application, professional finish, zero shortcuts."Giving your driveway a second life”. Professional sealcoating to protect, preserve, and polish. Locally owned, detail-obsessed. Your asphalt’s best friend. Stop the cracks before they start. We provide honest, high-quality sealcoating for homeowners who take pride in their property. We treat every driveway like it’s our own—tougher than the weather and smoother than the day it was poured CALL 681-474-1830

TRAH Driveway Install & Land Clearing
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Serving Spencer, WV and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

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We are committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

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Asphalt Driveways questions, answered by experts

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.

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.

Asphalt dries and cures best between 50 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This range allows moisture to evaporate quickly without causing the asphalt to cool too fast, which can negatively affect the drying process. However, keep in mind that other weather conditions can also affect curing and drying times, such as precipitation and humidity.

At a depth of two inches, a ton of asphalt covers around 80 to 100 square feet. However, the thicker the asphalt, the less surface area it will cover. That’s why measuring correctly is essential when estimating asphalt needs and costs to ensure you get enough material to cover your entire driveway, patio, or other asphalt surface.

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.

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