Allied Asphalt, serves the Portage and surrounding areas. We have many years of experience and do high quality work at competitive pricing. We are prompt, professional and reliable, with an emphasis on excellent customer service. Call us today to see why we come so highly recommended!
"Max (owner) was a great guy from beginning to end, explained the process thouroghly and answered any and all questions. Extremely painless process and very high quality work and crew. Cleaned up well after job was complete. Would highly recommend. 6 stars outta 5"
Jeff D on April 2025
Allied Asphalt, serves the Portage and surrounding areas. We have many years of experience and do high quality work at competitive pricing. We are prompt, professional and reliable, with an emphasis on excellent customer service. Call us today to see why we come so highly recommended!
"Max (owner) was a great guy from beginning to end, explained the process thouroghly and answered any and all questions. Extremely painless process and very high quality work and crew. Cleaned up well after job was complete. Would highly recommend. 6 stars outta 5"
Jeff D on April 2025
With over four years of paving and repair experience, you can trust the professionals at A-1 Asphalt to take care of all your paving and asphalt repair needs! We pride ourselves on professionalism, punctuality and good customer service! Trust us with your project and we will be prompt and precise!
"A1 Asphalt and Eric are a rarity today. A1 took my call promptly, quoted my job professionally and competitively, and scheduled the work quickly. Everything was done as promised and exceeded my expectations. Today, you just don't get that level of service, quality, and price anymore. However, with A1, you do! Eric and A1 will be my 'go-to' for paving and asphalt needs for our properties going forward. Thank you Eric for such a 'no aggravations' customer experience. You clearly run your families business with pride and honor."
trent d on October 2023
With over four years of paving and repair experience, you can trust the professionals at A-1 Asphalt to take care of all your paving and asphalt repair needs! We pride ourselves on professionalism, punctuality and good customer service! Trust us with your project and we will be prompt and precise!
"A1 Asphalt and Eric are a rarity today. A1 took my call promptly, quoted my job professionally and competitively, and scheduled the work quickly. Everything was done as promised and exceeded my expectations. Today, you just don't get that level of service, quality, and price anymore. However, with A1, you do! Eric and A1 will be my 'go-to' for paving and asphalt needs for our properties going forward. Thank you Eric for such a 'no aggravations' customer experience. You clearly run your families business with pride and honor."
trent d on October 2023
With over 10 years business R & L Paving, Inc., is a premier paving contractor serving Hobart, IN and the surrounding area. We service both residential and commercial clients. R & L Paving, Inc., provides quality workmanship and top notch customer service. Please call us today to discuss your next project.
"Rodney and his crew did an excellent job on my new asphalt driveway. Very reasonable and professional! Would highly recommend!"
Sharon G on April 2025
With over 10 years business R & L Paving, Inc., is a premier paving contractor serving Hobart, IN and the surrounding area. We service both residential and commercial clients. R & L Paving, Inc., provides quality workmanship and top notch customer service. Please call us today to discuss your next project.
"Rodney and his crew did an excellent job on my new asphalt driveway. Very reasonable and professional! Would highly recommend!"
Sharon G on April 2025
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!
"Job was done as I would told it would be. Very professional contractor. I would recommend him to others. Well actually, I did recommend him to another person in my neighborhood and they hired him."
Nina C on February 2025
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!
"Job was done as I would told it would be. Very professional contractor. I would recommend him to others. Well actually, I did recommend him to another person in my neighborhood and they hired him."
Nina C on February 2025
When you are seeking asphalt services in a residential, commercial or industrial capacity, be sure to contact the professionals at Rich Sealcoating, Inc., first. We are happy to provide you with a full range of asphalt services designed to meet your unique needs and project demands. Whether you need new asphalt, repairs for your existing surfaces or even sealcoating to help protect what you have, we are the company for the job. For more information about our capabilities or to inquire about rates for your specific project, call us today!
"Very professional job. The new driveway is perfect. The neighbors are envious."
Norris C on October 2020
When you are seeking asphalt services in a residential, commercial or industrial capacity, be sure to contact the professionals at Rich Sealcoating, Inc., first. We are happy to provide you with a full range of asphalt services designed to meet your unique needs and project demands. Whether you need new asphalt, repairs for your existing surfaces or even sealcoating to help protect what you have, we are the company for the job. For more information about our capabilities or to inquire about rates for your specific project, call us today!
"Very professional job. The new driveway is perfect. The neighbors are envious."
Norris C on October 2020
Mikes Maintenance and Lawncare specializes in all your landscaping wants and needs. With over a decade of experience in our field we can take any idea and make it into reality. We provide a wide verity of services from landscaping, Lawncare, snow removal, concrete and so much more. Let us know what we can do for you today!
"The yard turnout out perfectly. Could not have asked for a smoother experience with great results, at a great price."
Lauren Y on May 2025
Mikes Maintenance and Lawncare specializes in all your landscaping wants and needs. With over a decade of experience in our field we can take any idea and make it into reality. We provide a wide verity of services from landscaping, Lawncare, snow removal, concrete and so much more. Let us know what we can do for you today!
"The yard turnout out perfectly. Could not have asked for a smoother experience with great results, at a great price."
Lauren Y on May 2025
We offer a high-quality experience and we can tailor every job to what your home needs. We are dedicated to our service, and we believe our work will show this. Please call or click for a free estimate today!
"Did a great job. A few things I was unhappy with but it wasn’t the work being done. They did excellent job on my driveway."
Patina W on September 2024
We offer a high-quality experience and we can tailor every job to what your home needs. We are dedicated to our service, and we believe our work will show this. Please call or click for a free estimate today!
"Did a great job. A few things I was unhappy with but it wasn’t the work being done. They did excellent job on my driveway."
Patina W on September 2024
Family owned lawncare and landscape company with years of experience in the trade. Working for commercial and residential property owners. Services we provide are; Lawn Maintenance, Landscapes, Hardscapes, Clean ups, Junk Removal, Mulching, Sod, and Concrete Paving.
"Erick came out and promised a quote I never heard from them again, even after I tried to contact them via a number given that didn't even lead to their company but had an automated Home Advisor message. Angi should vet your companies better, there is another review with the same complaint."
Sandra L Tappin H on September 2023
Family owned lawncare and landscape company with years of experience in the trade. Working for commercial and residential property owners. Services we provide are; Lawn Maintenance, Landscapes, Hardscapes, Clean ups, Junk Removal, Mulching, Sod, and Concrete Paving.
"Erick came out and promised a quote I never heard from them again, even after I tried to contact them via a number given that didn't even lead to their company but had an automated Home Advisor message. Angi should vet your companies better, there is another review with the same complaint."
Sandra L Tappin H on September 2023
At Luna Lever LLC, we're a team with over 30 years of experience in railroad maintenance, concrete, demolition, and excavation services. We also provide landscape and snow removal services. We offer a wide range of maintenance and construction services in Northwest, Indiana and Chicagoland demolition excavation construction demolition concrete excavation landscape snow removal maintenance and construction
"Very well! Couple ofrainy days however, they were very professional, friendly and kept me updated on status of work."
Michael S on September 2024
At Luna Lever LLC, we're a team with over 30 years of experience in railroad maintenance, concrete, demolition, and excavation services. We also provide landscape and snow removal services. We offer a wide range of maintenance and construction services in Northwest, Indiana and Chicagoland demolition excavation construction demolition concrete excavation landscape snow removal maintenance and construction
"Very well! Couple ofrainy days however, they were very professional, friendly and kept me updated on status of work."
Michael S on September 2024
Rich Sealcoating is a company who has pride in service. From your first phone call or email you will feel confident your job will be completed beyond your expectations. Rich Sealcoating provides free estimates. From planning to paving or just general asphalt maintenance your job is in proffesional hands.
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Dan F on July 2020
Rich Sealcoating is a company who has pride in service. From your first phone call or email you will feel confident your job will be completed beyond your expectations. Rich Sealcoating provides free estimates. From planning to paving or just general asphalt maintenance your job is in proffesional hands.
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Dan F on July 2020
Most gravel road projects take an average of one to three weeks from start to finish, while asphalt or concrete installations require three to six weeks. The timeline largely depends on your property's specific conditions, including terrain challenges and necessary site preparation. Weather conditions can significantly impact schedules, with rain delays being common during excavation and foundation work. Complex projects requiring extensive drainage systems may take considerably longer.
For inclined terrain, concrete provides excellent traction and erosion resistance, though costs can range from $4 to $15 per square foot. Asphalt represents a mid-range option ($7 to $13 per square foot) that performs well when properly designed with adequate drainage channels.
For budget-conscious property owners, stabilized gravel ($2 to $12 per square foot) with appropriate erosion control measures can work effectively on moderate slopes. Regardless of material, proper water management remains the most critical factor for road longevity on sloped terrain.
While not universally required by local regulations, consulting a civil engineer provides significant benefits for road projects, especially those with challenging terrain or drainage concerns. Engineers develop specifications that prevent costly failures and ensure compliance with local requirements.
Many jurisdictions mandate engineered plans for roads connecting to public infrastructure or crossing environmentally sensitive areas. The upfront engineering investment prevents expensive repairs and reconstruction later.
Calculate your road's square footage by multiplying length by width, then determine volume based on your desired depth (four to six inches for standard traffic). For example, a 100-foot-long, 12-foot-wide road with a 6-inch depth requires approximately 22 cubic yards of material. When budgeting, consider the $1.25 to $3 per square foot cost range for gravel roads, which includes both materials and installation.