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Avatar for Rich Sealcoating, Inc.
Rich Sealcoating, Inc.
22658 Frederick Road
4.58(
6
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Approved Pro
Rich Sealcoating, Inc.
22658 Frederick Road
4.58(
6
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
35 years of experience

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


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Sacramento Serrano Landscaping
8519 Melvina Ave
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Sacramento Serrano Landscaping
8519 Melvina Ave
5.00(
10
)
Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
60 local quotes requested

With over 30 years of experience, Sacramento Serrano Landscaping, is your go to team of professionals for all of your needs. We work tirelessly to meet and exceed your expectations and constantly strive for perfection. Give us a call and lets get started!

"Awesome outcome of new pavers installation. Just as ordered. Would recommend."

Brian K on April 2025

With over 30 years of experience, Sacramento Serrano Landscaping, is your go to team of professionals for all of your needs. We work tirelessly to meet and exceed your expectations and constantly strive for perfection. Give us a call and lets get started!

"Awesome outcome of new pavers installation. Just as ordered. Would recommend."

Brian K on April 2025


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ALL CONCRETE
1440 West Taylor Street Suite 1188
3.75(
4
)
Approved Pro
ALL CONCRETE
1440 West Taylor Street Suite 1188
3.75(
4
)
Approved Pro
1070 local quotes requested
30 years of experience

Welcome to All Concrete & construction. We’ve been providing superior service in Chicago, Greater Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana since 1995! If you're looking for a company that provides premium products, outstanding service, and beautiful outcomes, then look no further than All Concrete. We provide fast & professional service at a reasonable price! We are a licensed and insured contracting company that specializes in all things concrete (porches, driveways, garage slabs, sidewalks, patios, etc.)! We now offer asphalt driveway services! We pride ourselves in only using high quality materials and having the best contractors around! Contact us today to get your free estimate and book us for your next project! We'll beat any price and look forward to serving you!!!

"This was a job that should have been 2 days. All concrete was paid on 4/30/25. He did not start the job until 5/5/25. I was concerned about how long it took Roy to start the work. On the start day 2 of his family members showed up and 20 minutes later Roy showed up with another family member. Then Roy left taking 2 of his guy and leaving 1 guy to work. The guy that stayed did the grinding on one side of my home. Roy came back at 6 to pick the worker up. This guy said he was a cousin just helping him out. The next day there was a different guy he brought to my home. Another cousin who also advised me Roy called him to help out and he is visiting from Atlanta for 2 weeks he dropped him off at my home around 9 am and didn't come back to get him until 10 that night. This person the rest of the grinding at my home for 2 days removing the old mortar. On day 5 or 6 there was a different man named Chester and once again Roy dropped him off and left. This is the guy who was doing the actual tuck pointing. From day 5 until day day 15 this man was dropped off and the whole time he was here there was little to no work completed each day. In the beginning I assumed he moved slow because he was older, however as I watched him more over the next few days I noticed he couldn't keep his eyes open as I talked to him. This guy would nod off in the middle of a conversation and i asked him if he was ok his reply was its the weather. There was 1 particular day he was sleeping on a bucket in front of my house waiting for Roy to come back and mix the mortar for him. I advised him he couldn't be in front like this and I offered him some water and said he could sit in the back yard. Every morning Roy would drop this man off and leave. I watched him sit in my driveway for 2 hours doing nothing and he would do about an hour of work and leave. This took place everyday. This is why this 2 day project turned into a 15 day nightmare. My neighbours also noticed he would walk across the street and stand there for 20 minutes and nod off or leave again. So basically this was a drug addict that he had working on my home. After day 10 explained to Roy once this part of my home is done I didn't want to do anything more work going forward. pointing is done at the bottom of my home, I didn't want to do anything else with my home since deposit that I gave him for the full amount of the work that should have been done was enough to cover the tuck pointing around the bottom perimeter of my home, Made it very clear to Roy that i did not want to move forward with anymore work because stated he wanted to bring in some guys to start on my front porch and i advised him no more work will be done and i have a video of me telling him this. On Saturday 5/17/25 Roy thought I was not going to be home. And as usual he dropped Chester off and left. Well Chester sat in my driveway for about 2 hours he didn't do any work or attempt to put back my bricks that were removed and he left at about 11. Around 12:30 I was hearing some bumping and banging on my roof so I looked outside and saw a different guy messing with my chimney. I asked the man. What is he doing on top of my roof messing with the chimney, and he advised me that he was the tuck pointing guy. This man came on my property without my knowledge and he didn't ring my bell to advise me he was going on my roof. I told him to get off of my roof and as far as I'm concerned no one should be up here messing with my chimney. When I asked him where Roy was, he said he did not know who Roy is. I said well, who sent you over here. He told me a guy named Mike asked him who is Mike? He said that is the guy that he works for. Roy was trying to be slick because he thought I was not at home so he tried to start another project and hit me with another bill when i made it clear to him i did not want to move forward with any other projects as we discussed. I've never heard of this Mike person before. So I instructed the man to get off of my roof. And to get the letter off of my gutters, at that time someone named Mike shows up that I have never seen before and he said Roy asked him to find someone to do the tuck pointing. I then asked the guy who was on my roof. Where is Chester. His reply was no one was here when he arrived. 30 minutes later, Roy shows up and I told him why do you have someone doing work on my chimney, when I clearly told you I was not doing anymore projects. I advised Roy the bottom of my home is not complete so how are you starting on another project. He called himself being slick and was going to hit me with another bill. I also told him that he's been at my house way too long. Doing a two day job that has taken almost 16 days. Roy had Chester remove 2 layers of my bottom bricks that sat stacked up in my driveway for 5 days strait. The bricks that he removed from the bottom part of my home, sat in my driveway for 5 days.We got rain in my in Chicago and it rained in my house.I also called Roy to tell him I got water coming in my basement from the bricks that were removed 3 days ago and his reply was OK and what do you want me to do about it. Roy never called me or sent me a text to tell me that someone will come on my roof to do anything which he did not have permission to do. The person that was on my roof never ring my doorbell. They came on my property without me knowing anything about it. He didn't know who Roy was and I didn't know who Mike was. This is totally unacceptable. This whole project has been a nightmare and Roy hire drug addicts to do the work in my house. This Chester guy said that he was sick, but all my neighbours noticed how he would leave and walk back and forth across the street. They watched him everyday and would contact me asking what is he doing walking back and forth. the day that the project was finished. I stayed in my backyard watching him and I noticed that he would leave and come back. He would leave and come back. He did this about 5 times this day. On 5/19/25 the project was done and it looked horrible. When I walked down my driveway there was another young man that i had never seen before with a runny nose. When they all were leaving, I asked Roy is this the finishing product? He said yes. I also asked him about the clean up and his reply was I will call you. So all this trash and garbage was left which should have been cleaned the same day. The next morning Roy called to say he could not come by to clean and to put his stuff under my shed. At this time I knew if I waited on him this trash would be in my driveway for another week or more so I got up and cleaned it myself which took me about 6 hours to complete. On Saturday 5/17 Roy tried to be slick and thought I would be home on that Saturday and he sent someone to my house without my knowledge and without informing me. I would also like to mention he had another client yelling at him about a job he was doing and the man said "verbatim " I paid you all this money and you did not finish this job. Roy had him on speaker phone and now i see why he was cursing and yelling through the phone. Because by the end of this whole fiasco, I felt the same way. I am requesting $3800 of my money returned. Because this is the amount that is going to cost to have someone come and redo what he hired drug addicts to do. I will provide pictures and surveillance videos of each day as well as the conversation that took place."

Dena D on June 2025

Welcome to All Concrete & construction. We’ve been providing superior service in Chicago, Greater Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana since 1995! If you're looking for a company that provides premium products, outstanding service, and beautiful outcomes, then look no further than All Concrete. We provide fast & professional service at a reasonable price! We are a licensed and insured contracting company that specializes in all things concrete (porches, driveways, garage slabs, sidewalks, patios, etc.)! We now offer asphalt driveway services! We pride ourselves in only using high quality materials and having the best contractors around! Contact us today to get your free estimate and book us for your next project! We'll beat any price and look forward to serving you!!!

"This was a job that should have been 2 days. All concrete was paid on 4/30/25. He did not start the job until 5/5/25. I was concerned about how long it took Roy to start the work. On the start day 2 of his family members showed up and 20 minutes later Roy showed up with another family member. Then Roy left taking 2 of his guy and leaving 1 guy to work. The guy that stayed did the grinding on one side of my home. Roy came back at 6 to pick the worker up. This guy said he was a cousin just helping him out. The next day there was a different guy he brought to my home. Another cousin who also advised me Roy called him to help out and he is visiting from Atlanta for 2 weeks he dropped him off at my home around 9 am and didn't come back to get him until 10 that night. This person the rest of the grinding at my home for 2 days removing the old mortar. On day 5 or 6 there was a different man named Chester and once again Roy dropped him off and left. This is the guy who was doing the actual tuck pointing. From day 5 until day day 15 this man was dropped off and the whole time he was here there was little to no work completed each day. In the beginning I assumed he moved slow because he was older, however as I watched him more over the next few days I noticed he couldn't keep his eyes open as I talked to him. This guy would nod off in the middle of a conversation and i asked him if he was ok his reply was its the weather. There was 1 particular day he was sleeping on a bucket in front of my house waiting for Roy to come back and mix the mortar for him. I advised him he couldn't be in front like this and I offered him some water and said he could sit in the back yard. Every morning Roy would drop this man off and leave. I watched him sit in my driveway for 2 hours doing nothing and he would do about an hour of work and leave. This took place everyday. This is why this 2 day project turned into a 15 day nightmare. My neighbours also noticed he would walk across the street and stand there for 20 minutes and nod off or leave again. So basically this was a drug addict that he had working on my home. After day 10 explained to Roy once this part of my home is done I didn't want to do anything more work going forward. pointing is done at the bottom of my home, I didn't want to do anything else with my home since deposit that I gave him for the full amount of the work that should have been done was enough to cover the tuck pointing around the bottom perimeter of my home, Made it very clear to Roy that i did not want to move forward with anymore work because stated he wanted to bring in some guys to start on my front porch and i advised him no more work will be done and i have a video of me telling him this. On Saturday 5/17/25 Roy thought I was not going to be home. And as usual he dropped Chester off and left. Well Chester sat in my driveway for about 2 hours he didn't do any work or attempt to put back my bricks that were removed and he left at about 11. Around 12:30 I was hearing some bumping and banging on my roof so I looked outside and saw a different guy messing with my chimney. I asked the man. What is he doing on top of my roof messing with the chimney, and he advised me that he was the tuck pointing guy. This man came on my property without my knowledge and he didn't ring my bell to advise me he was going on my roof. I told him to get off of my roof and as far as I'm concerned no one should be up here messing with my chimney. When I asked him where Roy was, he said he did not know who Roy is. I said well, who sent you over here. He told me a guy named Mike asked him who is Mike? He said that is the guy that he works for. Roy was trying to be slick because he thought I was not at home so he tried to start another project and hit me with another bill when i made it clear to him i did not want to move forward with any other projects as we discussed. I've never heard of this Mike person before. So I instructed the man to get off of my roof. And to get the letter off of my gutters, at that time someone named Mike shows up that I have never seen before and he said Roy asked him to find someone to do the tuck pointing. I then asked the guy who was on my roof. Where is Chester. His reply was no one was here when he arrived. 30 minutes later, Roy shows up and I told him why do you have someone doing work on my chimney, when I clearly told you I was not doing anymore projects. I advised Roy the bottom of my home is not complete so how are you starting on another project. He called himself being slick and was going to hit me with another bill. I also told him that he's been at my house way too long. Doing a two day job that has taken almost 16 days. Roy had Chester remove 2 layers of my bottom bricks that sat stacked up in my driveway for 5 days strait. The bricks that he removed from the bottom part of my home, sat in my driveway for 5 days.We got rain in my in Chicago and it rained in my house.I also called Roy to tell him I got water coming in my basement from the bricks that were removed 3 days ago and his reply was OK and what do you want me to do about it. Roy never called me or sent me a text to tell me that someone will come on my roof to do anything which he did not have permission to do. The person that was on my roof never ring my doorbell. They came on my property without me knowing anything about it. He didn't know who Roy was and I didn't know who Mike was. This is totally unacceptable. This whole project has been a nightmare and Roy hire drug addicts to do the work in my house. This Chester guy said that he was sick, but all my neighbours noticed how he would leave and walk back and forth across the street. They watched him everyday and would contact me asking what is he doing walking back and forth. the day that the project was finished. I stayed in my backyard watching him and I noticed that he would leave and come back. He would leave and come back. He did this about 5 times this day. On 5/19/25 the project was done and it looked horrible. When I walked down my driveway there was another young man that i had never seen before with a runny nose. When they all were leaving, I asked Roy is this the finishing product? He said yes. I also asked him about the clean up and his reply was I will call you. So all this trash and garbage was left which should have been cleaned the same day. The next morning Roy called to say he could not come by to clean and to put his stuff under my shed. At this time I knew if I waited on him this trash would be in my driveway for another week or more so I got up and cleaned it myself which took me about 6 hours to complete. On Saturday 5/17 Roy tried to be slick and thought I would be home on that Saturday and he sent someone to my house without my knowledge and without informing me. I would also like to mention he had another client yelling at him about a job he was doing and the man said "verbatim " I paid you all this money and you did not finish this job. Roy had him on speaker phone and now i see why he was cursing and yelling through the phone. Because by the end of this whole fiasco, I felt the same way. I am requesting $3800 of my money returned. Because this is the amount that is going to cost to have someone come and redo what he hired drug addicts to do. I will provide pictures and surveillance videos of each day as well as the conversation that took place."

Dena D on June 2025


Avatar for Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc
Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc
7121 Dunham Rd
4.32(
34
)
Approved Pro
Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc
7121 Dunham Rd
4.32(
34
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
428 local quotes requested
40 years of experience

Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc. is a family owned and operated company. We are based out of Downers Grove. We have been servicing the western suburbs for 35 years. Some of our many specialties are designing and renovating your property. We offer FREE ESTIMATES and are FULLY INSURED. We offer 1 Year Guarantee on Plants

"Pat and Midwest Landscaping did a great job on my yard. The plants had literally taken over and we had some poison ivy growing between our fence and the neighbor’s. In one morning they trimmed things that had gotten too big, moved plants to space them out better, weeded and got rid of the poison ivy problem. Really the best part was that they used all of our own plants, so we didn’t have to buy anything new. Whenever we need more help with the landscaping, we will be calling Pat."

Erica E on June 2025

Midwest Landscaping Design & Tree Service Inc. is a family owned and operated company. We are based out of Downers Grove. We have been servicing the western suburbs for 35 years. Some of our many specialties are designing and renovating your property. We offer FREE ESTIMATES and are FULLY INSURED. We offer 1 Year Guarantee on Plants

"Pat and Midwest Landscaping did a great job on my yard. The plants had literally taken over and we had some poison ivy growing between our fence and the neighbor’s. In one morning they trimmed things that had gotten too big, moved plants to space them out better, weeded and got rid of the poison ivy problem. Really the best part was that they used all of our own plants, so we didn’t have to buy anything new. Whenever we need more help with the landscaping, we will be calling Pat."

Erica E on June 2025


Avatar for Irish Castle Paving
Irish Castle Paving
7701 W 99th St
4.83(
124
)
Approved Pro
Irish Castle Paving
7701 W 99th St
4.83(
124
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
263 local quotes requested

From immaculate concrete driveways to perfect asphalt paving, Irish Castle Paving can keep the ground beneath your feet firmly in place. Irish Castle proudly serves the Chicago area with professional pavers that are highly-trained and among the best in the industry. Let us provide you with the paving solutions you need as well as the quality you deserve. We are dedicated to providing quality, professional service to our diverse customer base in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. We will always remain responsive to our customer’s needs. We take pride in the dedication, honesty and performance of each of our employees. We will quote you a FREE ESTIMATE for your project. Simply explain your project to us and we will let you know the costs and processes involved. Give us a call today, and be sure to visit our website at www.irishcastlepaving.com!

"The crews from Irish Castle Paving who worked on my driveway during the preparation for paving, and then again during the actual paving, were highly professional and very courteous. They did a fabulous job, making sure everything was level and being very careful around the recently installed pavers adjacent to my driveway. They were meticulous about cleaning up when they finished. I could not be more pleased with the experience and with my new driveway."

Jo Anne C on June 2025

From immaculate concrete driveways to perfect asphalt paving, Irish Castle Paving can keep the ground beneath your feet firmly in place. Irish Castle proudly serves the Chicago area with professional pavers that are highly-trained and among the best in the industry. Let us provide you with the paving solutions you need as well as the quality you deserve. We are dedicated to providing quality, professional service to our diverse customer base in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs. We will always remain responsive to our customer’s needs. We take pride in the dedication, honesty and performance of each of our employees. We will quote you a FREE ESTIMATE for your project. Simply explain your project to us and we will let you know the costs and processes involved. Give us a call today, and be sure to visit our website at www.irishcastlepaving.com!

"The crews from Irish Castle Paving who worked on my driveway during the preparation for paving, and then again during the actual paving, were highly professional and very courteous. They did a fabulous job, making sure everything was level and being very careful around the recently installed pavers adjacent to my driveway. They were meticulous about cleaning up when they finished. I could not be more pleased with the experience and with my new driveway."

Jo Anne C on June 2025


Rich Sealcoating
22658 Fredrick Rd
4.21(
14
)
Approved Pro
Rich Sealcoating
22658 Fredrick Rd
4.21(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
503 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

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.

"Not good. Not worth providing 10 characters"

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.

"Not good. Not worth providing 10 characters"

Dan F on July 2020


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Beto Brito Corporation
New on HomeAdvisorNew on Angi
Approved Pro
Beto Brito Corporation
New on AngiNew on HomeAdvisor
Approved Pro
3497 local quotes requested
17 years of experience

Chicago and Surrounding Suburbs! We specialize in concrete work, including creative concrete projects, patios, stamped concrete, sidewalks, stairs, and more! Please note: We do not offer patching or repair services. Our goal is to provide long-lasting, high-quality work, and temporary fixes don’t meet our standards for durability and customer satisfaction.

Chicago and Surrounding Suburbs! We specialize in concrete work, including creative concrete projects, patios, stamped concrete, sidewalks, stairs, and more! Please note: We do not offer patching or repair services. Our goal is to provide long-lasting, high-quality work, and temporary fixes don’t meet our standards for durability and customer satisfaction.


Proline Custom Carpentry
80 Woodcrest Lane
4.69(
13
)
Proline Custom Carpentry
80 Woodcrest Lane
4.69(
13
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers

Proline Custom Carpentry is owned and operated by Joseph Kitzinger. Proline Custom Carpentry provides free estimates and reliable service.

"Proline is an excellent company!! I am extremely happy with the work that Joseph did! He was punctual and very meticulous with his work. Joseph was very friendly and made sure everything was cleaned up after each day he was at my house. I would definitely hire him back again for any work I needed done!"

Debra C on November 2023

Proline Custom Carpentry is owned and operated by Joseph Kitzinger. Proline Custom Carpentry provides free estimates and reliable service.

"Proline is an excellent company!! I am extremely happy with the work that Joseph did! He was punctual and very meticulous with his work. Joseph was very friendly and made sure everything was cleaned up after each day he was at my house. I would definitely hire him back again for any work I needed done!"

Debra C on November 2023


WOLF'S SEAL COATING INC
1952 ELGIN AVE
3.00(
5
)
WOLF'S SEAL COATING INC
1952 ELGIN AVE
3.00(
5
)
Customers say: Terrific value
Free onsite estimate

J.B. BRICKWORKS, INC.
1891 Industrial Dr
4.43(
7
)
J.B. BRICKWORKS, INC.
1891 Industrial Dr
4.43(
7
)
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Award-Winning Hardscape and Masonry Since 1990. We have been installing outdoor environments in the Chicago area for 25 years. Our crews are built with highly qualified individuals, paying special attention to detail. We use only the highest quality products and construction methods for each project. "The difference is in the details".

Award-Winning Hardscape and Masonry Since 1990. We have been installing outdoor environments in the Chicago area for 25 years. Our crews are built with highly qualified individuals, paying special attention to detail. We use only the highest quality products and construction methods for each project. "The difference is in the details".

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FAQs for gravel or loose fill paving install, spread or scrape projects in Joliet, IL

Calculating gravel requirements starts with measuring your driveway's length and width in feet. For a standard driveway, aim for approximately four inches of depth. Multiply these three dimensions to find cubic feet, then divide by 27 to convert to cubic yards. For example, a 24-foot by 12-foot driveway at four inches deep requires 3.5 cubic yards of gravel. Your specific needs may vary based on soil conditions and expected traffic.

Crusher run (also called crush and run) offers the most economical option, with prices ranging from $0.40 to $2 per square foot or $20 to $25 per cubic yard. This mixture of stone dust and crushed stone compacts well, making it ideal for functional applications like driveway bases. 

Local quarry gravel also tends to be affordable due to minimal transportation costs. The trade-off comes in appearance—these budget options lack the decorative appeal of pricier alternatives.

A full truckload of pea gravel costs between $250 and $500, with pricing variations based on truck capacity, material type, and your location. Standard delivery trucks carry 10 to 15 cubic yards of material. 

Ordering by the truckload often provides better value for larger projects compared to multiple smaller deliveries. Many suppliers include reasonable-distance delivery in these prices, making it an economical option for substantial projects.

Well-installed gravel surfaces can maintain their functionality for many years with proper maintenance. Traffic intensity, weather conditions, and installation quality all affect longevity. Regular maintenance—including raking displaced stones back into position and addressing drainage issues—extends useful life significantly. 

Many homeowners find they need to add a refresher layer every few years, particularly in high-traffic areas or regions with severe weather conditions.

Adding gravel over an existing surface is possible with proper preparation. Start by thoroughly cleaning the current surface and addressing any significant damage or drainage issues. A stable foundation prevents shifting in your new layer. Consider adding a thin base layer before applying the decorative surface gravel.

Remember that adding material increases the overall height, which may affect garage entrances or property access points. When done correctly, this approach can refresh your driveway's appearance without complete reconstruction.

Gravel offers significantly lower initial costs at approximately $1 to $3 per square foot installed for standard types, compared to the substantially higher upfront investment for asphalt or concrete. However, gravel requires more frequent maintenance and occasional material replenishment. 

Paved surfaces demand less regular attention but face expensive repairs when cracks or damage occur. Your decision should consider not just initial expense but also maintenance capabilities, climate conditions, and aesthetic preferences for your property.

The Joliet, IL homeowners’ guide to gravel or loose fill paving installs, spreads or scrapes
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