Asphalt Driveways
The look of your driveway is one of the first things people notice when they come to your property. Whether you are looking to move or stay in your home, take care of your driveway – no property can be complete without a driveway in good condition. Driveways are economical, lasting for years, and reasonably priced to keep up.
We are determined to furnish you with a tough and durable pavement that is effective and reliable for a long time. Our driveways are designed to be aesthetically pleasing and of superior quality. We pride ourselves on the meticulous care taken from borders and corners to the appropriate compressing alongside structures and other pavements. The tamping of the edges is an essential factor to the solidness of the driveway. This provides proper assistance against crumbling edges and providing your driveway a nice finished look of neat lines and graceful curves.
Built to last, asphalt driveways are fashioned to survive winter freezing and the thawing of spring. Asphalt paving can be finished in a shorter amount of time as less steps are necessary for installation and repairs compared to concrete.
Rather than concrete, asphalt paving projects require fewer steps to complete the installation and repairs, making it a quicker process.

ASPHALT SERVICES IN BUFFALO GROVE
Asphalt Remove and Replace
By totally removing the driveway, we can find any potential issues that could be existing in the base, thus guaranteeing the right steps are taken to put in a drive that will endure.
What is the ideal time to put in a new Driveway?
If you see any of these problems, a total replacement of your driveway is now essential:
- Extensive Cracking
- Settling of the driveway
- Water drainage & pitching issues
- Excessive asphalt raveling into pieces
- Noticeable Potholes
Asphalt Driveway Dig-out / Driveway Extension
Insufficient parking spots for your guests, camper, for playing basketball, boat, or that new driver in the family? Does your driveway have an oversized or unusual shape?Adding an extension onto your driveway could be the fix to parking difficulties or marks for driveways that are too thin. Our experts can revamp your driveway, adjust the layout, or shift it to a different spot on your property! It is one of our widely popular asphalt paving services in Buffalo Grove, Illinois.
When should I do an Asphalt Dig-out?
Whether you need to initiate a new driveway or add square footage to an current one.
Asphalt Driveway Overstone
If you are having trouble with an uneven areas, mud, dirt and a total chaos with your gravel driveway, you may need to understand how to make the gravel drive strong.
Asphalt Overstone is the optimal decision as it does not necessitate excavation, thus reducing cost.
First step is ensuring the grade is adequate is essential to avoid forming puddles on the ground.
Next, a stable plane will be generated by laying a sub-base, which is able to support the asphalt layer that will be placed on top.
In last step we install 3″ asphalt and compact it.
When should I do it?
Overstone can be used when the client already has a gravel base installed.
At any rate, our team must examine the depths and add up to two inches of gravel.
A shallow digging might be demanded for cleaning.
Services comparison
Stages | Asphalt Remove & Replace | Asphalt Dig-out / Extension | Asphalt Overstone |
Excavation | Remove existing asphalt | Dig-out the existing dirt 9” | Minimum |
CA-6 stone base | Add up to 2” | Complete 6” base | Add up to 2” |
Shoot grades with laser level and fine grade for water drainage. | |||
Pave with 3” of asphalt surface and compact | |||
Pavement will be compacted with a 5-ton vibratory roller and finish roller. |
Driveway Overlay/Resurface
If duration isn’t a priority, resurfacing is the most economical way to make your driveway look new. A resurfacing process over a sound preexisting driveway should last around 7-10 years, although certain areas may necessitate spot patching.
Driveways can be resurfaced or “overlayed” with asphalt. The ideal candidate for a overlay is:
- A minimally cracked area.
- The driveway is settled at leastat minimum 2″ low below the garage floor or has at least this amount of space from existing pavement to garage floor, city sidewalk, and entrance, and is in satisfactory to fair [shape|condition}.
- The driveway is long and can have sections fixed independently; small driveways are not likely to experience cost reductions due to the minimum charge that may be required.
Other Asphalt Paving Services in Buffalo Grove
Sturdier Pavement and a thicker stone for greater loads. (i.e.: boat parking, camper parking, or larger vehicle). For this we recommend 3″ or 4″ of blacktop in two lifts with a gravel base of 8″ or even 12″.
We provide complete or partial basketball, tennis, and pickleball court installations and offer custom striping schemes completed in-house.
Sections that require alteration or dismantlement will have their existing pavement and gravel removed, and the remaining area will be filled with dirt, topsoil and seeds.
Asphalt assembly and maintenance can be more effortless and rapid than setting up concrete or brick, since there are fewer actions to accomplish the project.
ASPHALT PAVING PROCESS
STEP 1.
DEMO & BASE PREPARATION
Upon entrance, the squad will take away the present surface of the driveway, install the new stone base, grade, make it pressed down and ready for examination with the local village or city as directed.
After the groundwork is done, the driveway should be ready to park in usually.
STEP 2.
INSPECTIONS
After the base is established, we will schedule any essential base inspections.
Once inspection is passed, the project pavement installation date will be scheduled, which is typically 1-3 days after the base is ready, weather permitting.
Generally, there is no requirement for anyone to be present at the time of inspection in most villages, but the permit must be visible on the front window or door, and plans that have been authorized must be accessible when necessary.
In Villages where a base inspection is not necessary, we will inform and paving can be done when convenient.
STEP 3.
PAVEMENT INSTALLATION
The asphalt installation squad will conclude the driveway by pouring the asphalt and preventing access.
During the construction process, please contact your local police department for permission to park on the street.
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
AFTER PAVING COMPLETION
Entering and leaving your driveway should be a straight line.
Abstain from rotating the steering wheel while the automobile is not in motion or in a solitary area.
Avoid putting items with sharp points on the driveway for the next 48 hours, like high-heeled shoes, bicycle stands, roller blades, lawn mowers, and trailers.
Do not let vehicles park in your driveway for extended periods.
Refrain from driving beyond the driveway’s edges.
If there is a drought, permit water to trickle over your driveway to keep it from cracking due to extreme dryness.
To give your driveway an adequate amount of curing time, seal-coat it no sooner than 60 days after its completion and no later than a year.
Seal-coat your driveway yearly.
SEAL COATING
COAL-TAR OR ASPHALT EMULSION APPLIED OVER ASPHALT SURFACES TO PROTECT FROM DAILY FROM DAILY DESTRUCTIVE FORCES.
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Prevents natural elements including sunlight, snow, ice and salt.
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Shields from the crumbling effects of petroleum, gas, and toxic chemicals.
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Enhancing water flow by blocking asphalt pores and producing a smooth surface.
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Improves the sweeping, cleaning and maintenance of asphalt.
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Improves the look of any property by providing a black finish to asphalt.
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Extending asphalt’s service life and reducing repair costs for economic benefits.