We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Cool Air USA strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.
"They were prompt, very polite, have great service. Very happy with how the project turned out. Amazing, great people skills, finished before time and pricing is great."
Judy A on June 2021
We have the experience and we are committed to providing quality workmanship and superior customer service on all our applications. We at Cool Air USA strive to maintain our reputation as a high quality, very service oriented company with our main focus being customer satisfaction.
"They were prompt, very polite, have great service. Very happy with how the project turned out. Amazing, great people skills, finished before time and pricing is great."
Judy A on June 2021
Triangle Concrete Solutions is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"They were honest, accessible, professional, and did the job as advertised. We would definitely recommend them to others."
Robert B on May 2021
Triangle Concrete Solutions is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!
"They were honest, accessible, professional, and did the job as advertised. We would definitely recommend them to others."
Robert B on May 2021
2D Professionals, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOB) and a Licensed Government Contractor. We have been serving the Triangle and the surrounding areas since 2005; and, we provide professional services for your home or business needs, as well as, government & municipal facilities across the Carolinas. Our services include retaining walls, hardscapes & landscaping for your exterior space. On the interior, we are a Shaw flooring dealer; and, can provide all your Carpet and Vinyl Plank (LVT) needs. We also provide Ceramic Tile, Paint, Ceiling Tile & Woodwork services, as well. Call today for a free site evaluation and estimate!
"They did a fabulous job. It was done beautifully and professionally. I can not imagine having someone else. They were structurally sound and beyond excellent."
Natacha S on February 2025
2D Professionals, LLC is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOB) and a Licensed Government Contractor. We have been serving the Triangle and the surrounding areas since 2005; and, we provide professional services for your home or business needs, as well as, government & municipal facilities across the Carolinas. Our services include retaining walls, hardscapes & landscaping for your exterior space. On the interior, we are a Shaw flooring dealer; and, can provide all your Carpet and Vinyl Plank (LVT) needs. We also provide Ceramic Tile, Paint, Ceiling Tile & Woodwork services, as well. Call today for a free site evaluation and estimate!
"They did a fabulous job. It was done beautifully and professionally. I can not imagine having someone else. They were structurally sound and beyond excellent."
Natacha S on February 2025
We are a family owned, residential design/build landscaping firm that has been serving the triangle since 1981.
"Our backyard had a large uphill slope, rendering most of it unusable. Additionally, there were drainage problems and a lack of privacy. All of these prevented us from enjoying our yard. Gardens of the Carolinas was the most responsive when we initiated initial inquiries, which continued throughout our project. John and his team were fantastic to work with for our backyard project. The team listened to our concerns and provided an extensive long-term vision for rectifying them and making them an area we’d enjoy moving forward. Based on our immediate needs, we decided to take a phased approach by adding a timber retention wall, a stone wall with lighting, and privacy trees. They also tapped into our existing drainage solution and made it more efficient. I view this as providing us with a canvas for future projects. We are very pleased with their work and will be a repeat customer for future phases of their initial plan. To summarize our experience with Gardens of the Carolinas: Patience: We made multiple edits to find a solution within budget. John and the team always understood and respected our concerns, ensuring we were comfortable with the decisions. Thoroughness: I was provided multiple options and pros/cons for every question. This reiterated their experience and gave me confidence that we were making a sound investment. Seamless: their team handled everything for us, including permitting, assistance with HOA, and more, in addition to the work completed. Professionalism: The crew performing the work respected concerns around noise and ensured a clean and tidy work environment. When the project was completed, they ensured the streets, sidewalks, and backyard were all in a great place, demonstrating their unwavering dedication to customer service."
Drew P on August 2024
We are a family owned, residential design/build landscaping firm that has been serving the triangle since 1981.
"Our backyard had a large uphill slope, rendering most of it unusable. Additionally, there were drainage problems and a lack of privacy. All of these prevented us from enjoying our yard. Gardens of the Carolinas was the most responsive when we initiated initial inquiries, which continued throughout our project. John and his team were fantastic to work with for our backyard project. The team listened to our concerns and provided an extensive long-term vision for rectifying them and making them an area we’d enjoy moving forward. Based on our immediate needs, we decided to take a phased approach by adding a timber retention wall, a stone wall with lighting, and privacy trees. They also tapped into our existing drainage solution and made it more efficient. I view this as providing us with a canvas for future projects. We are very pleased with their work and will be a repeat customer for future phases of their initial plan. To summarize our experience with Gardens of the Carolinas: Patience: We made multiple edits to find a solution within budget. John and the team always understood and respected our concerns, ensuring we were comfortable with the decisions. Thoroughness: I was provided multiple options and pros/cons for every question. This reiterated their experience and gave me confidence that we were making a sound investment. Seamless: their team handled everything for us, including permitting, assistance with HOA, and more, in addition to the work completed. Professionalism: The crew performing the work respected concerns around noise and ensured a clean and tidy work environment. When the project was completed, they ensured the streets, sidewalks, and backyard were all in a great place, demonstrating their unwavering dedication to customer service."
Drew P on August 2024
Decorative concrete and custom outdoor spaces. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!
"Adan and his team did a phenomenal job transforming our backyard. The quality of his work is top notch and his prices are fair. We highly recommend AB Concrete Services!"
Robert K on April 2025
Decorative concrete and custom outdoor spaces. We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality of work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule an estimate today!
"Adan and his team did a phenomenal job transforming our backyard. The quality of his work is top notch and his prices are fair. We highly recommend AB Concrete Services!"
Robert K on April 2025
We specialize in residential hardscape design and installation. Whether you have a blank slate or you would like to enhance your yard's features, we are the company you have been looking for! Do you dream of an inviting grill area and entertaining patio? What about a beautiful walkway, fire pit or outdoor fireplace? We provide excellent service at extremely competitive rates throughout the Raleigh/Durham area. We take pride in our work and it shows from our work ethic to the final result! A beautiful yard is possible, let us help! Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage has been servicing the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill areas for over 10 years. The company is owned and operated by Nicolas. We specialize in hardscape, drainage & grading design projects at extremely reasonable prices to meet your budget and needs. We warranty our hardscaping! Are you in the military or a veteran? Ask us about our military discount.**please note we do not pour or work with concrete.**
"I was very pleased with the work and professionalism of the team Nicholas did a walk through with me before the project and I was easily able to modify the plan as it progressed. I have gotten positive feedback from my neighbors on the end product and I feel more at ease next time we have heavy rain."
Gail G on February 2025
We specialize in residential hardscape design and installation. Whether you have a blank slate or you would like to enhance your yard's features, we are the company you have been looking for! Do you dream of an inviting grill area and entertaining patio? What about a beautiful walkway, fire pit or outdoor fireplace? We provide excellent service at extremely competitive rates throughout the Raleigh/Durham area. We take pride in our work and it shows from our work ethic to the final result! A beautiful yard is possible, let us help! Nicolas' Hardscapes & Drainage has been servicing the Raleigh, Durham and Chapel Hill areas for over 10 years. The company is owned and operated by Nicolas. We specialize in hardscape, drainage & grading design projects at extremely reasonable prices to meet your budget and needs. We warranty our hardscaping! Are you in the military or a veteran? Ask us about our military discount.**please note we do not pour or work with concrete.**
"I was very pleased with the work and professionalism of the team Nicholas did a walk through with me before the project and I was easily able to modify the plan as it progressed. I have gotten positive feedback from my neighbors on the end product and I feel more at ease next time we have heavy rain."
Gail G on February 2025
my name is Marty Holt, Marty holt concrete and grading, I have 35 years of experience, fully insured. my goal is to please every customer, no matter what is required. please give me a call 336-736-1668. thanks Marty holt
"Work was done efficiently and timely. Very great work. Would definitely hire again."
SHAWN H on October 2024
my name is Marty Holt, Marty holt concrete and grading, I have 35 years of experience, fully insured. my goal is to please every customer, no matter what is required. please give me a call 336-736-1668. thanks Marty holt
"Work was done efficiently and timely. Very great work. Would definitely hire again."
SHAWN H on October 2024
Call today for any of your landscaping service needs. We pride ourselves on providing professional service at an affordable price. We look forward toward working with you soon.
"This was a huge job, and they got out there and HUSTLED. Overall I think they did a terrific job. There were some things I wished they hadn't done, but they were VERY minor, and like I said, it was a HUGE job. The acre lot was ALL WEEDS. Well, pretty much. They did GREAT! I will definitely be hiring them again."
Carol S on March 2021
Call today for any of your landscaping service needs. We pride ourselves on providing professional service at an affordable price. We look forward toward working with you soon.
"This was a huge job, and they got out there and HUSTLED. Overall I think they did a terrific job. There were some things I wished they hadn't done, but they were VERY minor, and like I said, it was a HUGE job. The acre lot was ALL WEEDS. Well, pretty much. They did GREAT! I will definitely be hiring them again."
Carol S on March 2021
25 years of experience tenderly caring for my customers and their yards. We don't have one size fits all, but customize just what you need, when you need it. We make it easy on our customers by providing complete lawn, garden and yard care services. We have built our business by referrals from satisfied customers like these:
"Great. It looks like i just moved in to a new home! Very pleasant to work with"
Robin W on March 2025
25 years of experience tenderly caring for my customers and their yards. We don't have one size fits all, but customize just what you need, when you need it. We make it easy on our customers by providing complete lawn, garden and yard care services. We have built our business by referrals from satisfied customers like these:
"Great. It looks like i just moved in to a new home! Very pleasant to work with"
Robin W on March 2025
We have been in business for 25 years, and are very knowledgeable and professional, and can do any of your landscaping needs. Call us for a free estimate.
"We have used Averitt's for mowing our HOA common areas for more than a decade. They do a great job, are very reliable, and have always provided a great service for a reasonable price."
Paul J on March 2025
We have been in business for 25 years, and are very knowledgeable and professional, and can do any of your landscaping needs. Call us for a free estimate.
"We have used Averitt's for mowing our HOA common areas for more than a decade. They do a great job, are very reliable, and have always provided a great service for a reasonable price."
Paul J on March 2025
Think of cement as the glue and concrete as the finished product. Cement is a powdered mix of heated limestone and clay. When you blend that powder with water, sand, and gravel, it hardens into concrete—the strong, durable material used for driveways, patios, and foundations. In other words, every concrete slab contains cement, but cement on its own isn’t strong enough for a driveway.
The price to install an asphalt driveway is $7 to $13 per square foot, slightly less than concrete. However, asphalt requires more maintenance than concrete and does not last as long. This shortened lifespan and increased need for maintenance make concrete a more economical choice in the long term, but ultimately, the choice is up to each consumer.
Most residential driveways do fine with a four‑inch slab. If you’ll park heavy trucks or RVs, bumping up to six or even eight inches adds strength and wards off cracks. Thicker concrete costs more up front, but it can save you repair bills later by standing up to bigger loads and freeze‑thaw stress.
Concrete driveways and asphalt driveways differ in material composition and performance. A concrete driveway is engineered for lasting durability and versatile design options, while an asphalt driveway is more economical initially, yet demands increased maintenance over time. Concrete surfaces provide extensive aesthetic choices and an extended lifespan, making them a strong investment for high-traffic areas.
A concrete driveway endures for 25 to 30 years with proper maintenance and installation. A concrete driveway lasts long because its durable composition and robust construction provide excellent resistance to wear and weather. High-quality installation, regular cleaning, and timely sealing all contribute to extending its lifespan and maintaining performance over decades.