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📐 Project Specifications
💡 Quick Tip: Standard residential driveways use 3" asphalt over 6" crushed stone base. Heavy traffic areas need thicker asphalt (4-6").
📊 Results
🏗️ Materials Required
Total Area:
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Hot Mix Asphalt:
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Asphalt Volume:
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Base Material:
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Base Volume:
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💰 Cost Estimate
Asphalt Material:
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Base Material:
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Professional Labor:
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Site Prep & Grading:
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TOTAL PROJECT COST:
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💰 Potential Home Value Increase:
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(50-75% ROI on resale)
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🔧 Advanced Project Calculator
📊 Detailed Results
📏 Project Specifications
Total Area:
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Asphalt Type:
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Project Scope:
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💰 Comprehensive Cost Breakdown
Asphalt Material:
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Base Material:
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Professional Labor:
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Site Preparation:
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Old Surface Removal:
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Sealcoating:
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Edge Borders:
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Drainage Improvements:
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TOTAL PROJECT COST:
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Cost per square foot: -
📅 Project Timeline
1
Site Preparation & Old Removal
1 day
2
Base Installation & Compaction
1 day
3
Asphalt Paving
1 day
4
Curing Time
24-48 hours before light use
⚠️ Seasonal Consideration:
Best installation: March - October (50°F+ temperatures). Winter installation may require special additives and cost 10-15% more.
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⚖️ Asphalt vs. Concrete Comparison
| Factor | Asphalt | Concrete |
|---|---|---|
| Initial Cost | - | - |
| Cost per Sq Ft | - | - |
| Lifespan | 15-20 years | 25-30 years |
| Maintenance Cost (Annual) | - | - |
| 20-Year Total Cost | - | - |
| Installation Time | 2-3 days + 24hr cure | 3-5 days + 7 day cure |
| Repair Difficulty | ✅ Easy patches | ❌ Difficult/visible |
| Winter Performance | - | - |
| Heat Absorption | ⚠️ Higher (dark color) | ✅ Lower (light color) |
🎯 Recommendation for Your Climate: -
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💡 Key Insights
- Asphalt Advantages: Lower upfront cost, easier repairs, better for cold climates, faster installation
- Concrete Advantages: Longer lifespan, lower maintenance, heat reflective, better for hot climates
- ROI Consideration: Both materials return 50-75% of cost in home value increase
- Aesthetic: Concrete offers more design options (stamped, colored), asphalt is uniform dark
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Top-Rated Contractors in Your Area
🏆 Elite Paving Co.
⭐ 4.9/5 (127 reviews)
✅ Licensed & Insured • 15 years experience
📍 Services your area • Avg. response: 2 hours
💰 Average quote for similar projects: $4,200
📍 Services your area • Avg. response: 2 hours
💰 Average quote for similar projects: $4,200
🏆 ProPave Asphalt Specialists
⭐ 4.8/5 (93 reviews)
✅ Licensed & Insured • 12 years experience
📍 Services your area • Avg. response: 4 hours
💰 Average quote for similar projects: $4,450
📍 Services your area • Avg. response: 4 hours
💰 Average quote for similar projects: $4,450
🏆 Precision Paving Masters
⭐ 4.7/5 (201 reviews)
✅ Licensed & Insured • 20 years experience
📍 Services your area • Avg. response: 6 hours
💰 Average quote for similar projects: $4,680
📍 Services your area • Avg. response: 6 hours
💰 Average quote for similar projects: $4,680
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- Get It Done: Professional installation with warranty protection
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