facebook.com/BlackStonePavingCo/ We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Amazing experience with Blackstone Paving and seal coating. Had them give me a quote, Ed was very knowledgeable and extremely timely with his work. Their work is top notch and if you are debating which company to go with, you will not regret going with these guys. "
Alexis L on March 2025
facebook.com/BlackStonePavingCo/ We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
"Amazing experience with Blackstone Paving and seal coating. Had them give me a quote, Ed was very knowledgeable and extremely timely with his work. Their work is top notch and if you are debating which company to go with, you will not regret going with these guys. "
Alexis L on March 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
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
Damico Paving & Sealcoating specializes in top quality paving installations, using the best materials available. We take great pride in our workmanship to ensure a beautiful finished product that will serve you for many years. We operate with our own full-time employees--no subcontractors. Damico Paving & Sealcoating has been awarded the Angie's List Super Service Award for over 14 years.
"We had our asphalt driveway removed and replaced. The original work looked good - it was completed when we were not at home - bad timing on our part. After one year, we reported some cracking, sent pictures as requested and was told it was normal settling. Year 2, cracks were more pronounced, we sent pictures as requested, and were told someone would come our to look at it. We were ghosted several times, didn't receive return phone calls - it was very frustrating. Couldn't get past customer service to speak to anyone. No owner, no manager, no project manager. Long story short, they refused to "do business with us anymore" and wouldn't stand by their work. Pictures attached of year 3 - don't work with this company."
shari l on September 2024
Damico Paving & Sealcoating specializes in top quality paving installations, using the best materials available. We take great pride in our workmanship to ensure a beautiful finished product that will serve you for many years. We operate with our own full-time employees--no subcontractors. Damico Paving & Sealcoating has been awarded the Angie's List Super Service Award for over 14 years.
"We had our asphalt driveway removed and replaced. The original work looked good - it was completed when we were not at home - bad timing on our part. After one year, we reported some cracking, sent pictures as requested and was told it was normal settling. Year 2, cracks were more pronounced, we sent pictures as requested, and were told someone would come our to look at it. We were ghosted several times, didn't receive return phone calls - it was very frustrating. Couldn't get past customer service to speak to anyone. No owner, no manager, no project manager. Long story short, they refused to "do business with us anymore" and wouldn't stand by their work. Pictures attached of year 3 - don't work with this company."
shari l on September 2024
We specialize in concrete services: repairs, pouring, leveling, driveways, decorative concrete, stamped concrete, walkways, patios, retaining walls, foundations, and more. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"I would highly recommend this company! They are excellent, did a great job on my basement."
jose r on May 2024
We specialize in concrete services: repairs, pouring, leveling, driveways, decorative concrete, stamped concrete, walkways, patios, retaining walls, foundations, and more. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!
"I would highly recommend this company! They are excellent, did a great job on my basement."
jose r on May 2024
TMW has been providing Asphalt Paving, Unilock Brick Paving, Concrete, Stamped Concrete, Unilock Retaining Walls and Natural Stone Work for over 25 YEARS. Visit our website www.tmwpaving.com to send a contact request message to schedule a Free Estimate for asphalt, concrete, and/or brick paver work and find out more about our company. Our goal is to provide good communication and quality work while teaching our customers proper maintenance and expectations for their asphalt, concrete, and brick paver projects. We look forward to hear from you. Ty M. Ward TMW Enterprises Paving & Maintenance www.tmwpaving.com
"Beautiful job!!!!"
Ruth R on September 2024
TMW has been providing Asphalt Paving, Unilock Brick Paving, Concrete, Stamped Concrete, Unilock Retaining Walls and Natural Stone Work for over 25 YEARS. Visit our website www.tmwpaving.com to send a contact request message to schedule a Free Estimate for asphalt, concrete, and/or brick paver work and find out more about our company. Our goal is to provide good communication and quality work while teaching our customers proper maintenance and expectations for their asphalt, concrete, and brick paver projects. We look forward to hear from you. Ty M. Ward TMW Enterprises Paving & Maintenance www.tmwpaving.com
"Beautiful job!!!!"
Ruth R on September 2024
We specialize in residential asphalt driveways and commercial asphalt parking lots and blacktop sealcoating. J&S PAVING INC is a family owned and operated business that has been serving the Chicagoland area for more than 30 years. We have state of the art equipment to ensure the best quality work. We are fully licensed, bonded, insured and provide free estimates. All our work is performed by our specialized asphalt team. You can feel confident when calling that we will provide quality service at reasonable prices. No job is too small or too large. We are the company that you can count on.
"We had an oddly shaped asphalt driveway that narrowed quite a bit at the curbing. Our project involved ripping out the old asphalt, expanding the footprint a good deal, and paving. J&S did a great job of understanding what we wanted and gave us a fair quote. The demo crew did a great job ripping the old one out, backfilling with new gravel base, and compacting with no damage to existing lawn or concrete. The asphalt crew did a great job laying the asphalt, hand tamping edges, and compacting. Both crews were super friendly, explained everything they were doing, and cleaned up nicely. Driveway looks great, and we are very happy we hired J&S."
JULIE AND NANCY M on August 2024
We specialize in residential asphalt driveways and commercial asphalt parking lots and blacktop sealcoating. J&S PAVING INC is a family owned and operated business that has been serving the Chicagoland area for more than 30 years. We have state of the art equipment to ensure the best quality work. We are fully licensed, bonded, insured and provide free estimates. All our work is performed by our specialized asphalt team. You can feel confident when calling that we will provide quality service at reasonable prices. No job is too small or too large. We are the company that you can count on.
"We had an oddly shaped asphalt driveway that narrowed quite a bit at the curbing. Our project involved ripping out the old asphalt, expanding the footprint a good deal, and paving. J&S did a great job of understanding what we wanted and gave us a fair quote. The demo crew did a great job ripping the old one out, backfilling with new gravel base, and compacting with no damage to existing lawn or concrete. The asphalt crew did a great job laying the asphalt, hand tamping edges, and compacting. Both crews were super friendly, explained everything they were doing, and cleaned up nicely. Driveway looks great, and we are very happy we hired J&S."
JULIE AND NANCY M on August 2024
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 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
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".
The depth of decomposed granite depends on the load the surface will support. For a vehicle driveway, install decomposed granite six inches deep. For pedestrian areas, use three inches, and for decorative surfaces, one inch will suffice. Heavier loads require thicker layers to ensure stability, drainage, and longevity, while lighter uses can maintain their appearance with less material.
One cubic yard of decomposed granite covers 54 square feet when laid to a six-inch depth. This conversion is derived by dividing the volume in cubic feet by the depth in feet. The calculation is fundamental for project planning because it converts three-dimensional volume into the two-dimensional area of coverage. Due to potential settling and compaction after installation, pros recommend an extra 15% to ensure the installed layer meets precise design requirements and maintains robust stability over time.
Determining whether a base layer is necessary for decomposed granite installation requires careful assessment of your project needs. A base layer of crushed rock or gravel provides essential support, improved drainage, and enhanced stability. Utilizing a solid base improves the overall structure by absorbing weight, reducing erosion, and extending the life of the surface. Additionally, a properly compacted base layer minimizes shifting and settling, ensuring that the decomposed granite remains evenly distributed and effective over time.