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Nick's skid steer & land Services 

Lakeville, Ma - Roxbury,ME

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    • Home
    • Services Offered
    • Gravel Driveways & Pads
      • Gravel Parking Pads FAQ
      • Gravel Drive Restoration
      • Shed Pads & Pool Leveling
      • Gravel Driveway Materials
      • Asphalt Millings FAQ
      • Material Calculator
    • Drainage Solutions
    • Concrete Slabs
    • Retaining Walls
    • Land Clearing
    • Stump Removal
    • Utility Trenching
    • Material Types Explained
    • Schedule an Estimate
    • Contact Us
    • View our Reviews
    • Recent Projects
    • Photo Gallery
    • About Us
    • FAQ's
      • Communication & Timing
      • When to plant Grass Seed
      • Watering new Grass Seed
    • Cobblestone Aprons
    • Hardscape & Patios
    • Sod Installation
    • Brush Mowing
    • Join our Team!

781-974-7298

Nick's skid steer & land Services 

Lakeville, Ma - Roxbury,ME
  • Home
  • Services Offered
  • Gravel Driveways & Pads
    • Gravel Parking Pads FAQ
    • Gravel Drive Restoration
    • Shed Pads & Pool Leveling
    • Gravel Driveway Materials
    • Asphalt Millings FAQ
    • Material Calculator
  • Drainage Solutions
  • Concrete Slabs
  • Retaining Walls
  • Land Clearing
  • Stump Removal
  • Utility Trenching
  • Material Types Explained
  • Schedule an Estimate
  • Contact Us
  • View our Reviews
  • Recent Projects
  • Photo Gallery
  • About Us
  • FAQ's
    • Communication & Timing
    • When to plant Grass Seed
    • Watering new Grass Seed
  • Cobblestone Aprons
  • Hardscape & Patios
  • Sod Installation
  • Brush Mowing
  • Join our Team!

Choosing the right surface material for your project

There is no single "perfect" material for every driveway, parking area, or top coat. Every project is different, and that is what separates the "Pro's" from the "Joe's."


The right choice depends on the clients desired appearance, use, and soil conditions. 


Below you will find the 4 most popular choices of "Top Coats" out there, with pro's and con's of each. Feel free to reach out any time to talk about the best choice for your project or to get a free estimate.

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Types of Driveway Surface top coat materials

Bluestone Dense Grade

Bluestone "Dense Grade"

Bluestone "Dense Grade"

Bluestone "Dense Grade"

"Dense Grade" is a mixture of 3/4" - 1" Gravel with "Fines" or Stone Dust mixed in. This mixture of larger gravel with smaller dust type particles packs very tightly and provides a very solid surface.


 

  • Price:               $$$$
  • Curb Appeal: $$$
  • Packs Solid:   $$$$

3/4 Washed Bluestone

3/4" Washed Bluestone

Bluestone "Dense Grade"

Bluestone "Dense Grade"

"Washed" stone provides a very clean look and provides a good surface, with good drainage, and nice curb appeal. The lack of "fines" or dust means the material doesn't "lock together" as well as some of the other choices, but its still very solid.


 

  • Price:               $$$
  • Curb Appeal: $$$$
  • Packs Solid:   $$


Asphalt Millings

Asphalt Millings

Bluestone "Dense Grade"

Reprocessed Concrete

Asphalt Millings are recycled asphalt that is ground up from resurfaced roads. This material can be hit or miss as far as quality goes - the key is it must be ground and screened to 3/4" - 1" or less. Many times, loads can be left with large 3-4" chunks which can be undesirable and not pack well.


Typically Asphalt Millings are a very good 

Asphalt Millings are recycled asphalt that is ground up from resurfaced roads. This material can be hit or miss as far as quality goes - the key is it must be ground and screened to 3/4" - 1" or less. Many times, loads can be left with large 3-4" chunks which can be undesirable and not pack well.


Typically Asphalt Millings are a very good choice for a well-packing, well wearing, solid surface choice. It is less expensive than other choices, but has a little less "curb appeal" as it is a very dark surface with a little more "Commercial" feel.


 

  • Price:               $$
  • Curb Appeal: $$
  • Packs Solid:   $$$$

Recycled Concrete

Reprocessed Concrete

Reprocessed Concrete

Reprocessed Concrete

Reprocessed Concrete is less expensive than other choices, and packs EXTREMELY well and very solid. It is a great choice as a base for a Shed or Hot Tub, and we even use it as a substrate (under the top coat) on driveways and parking areas. Drawback is it is a very "brown" material, with minimal curb appeal and an "industrial" feel.


 

  • Price:               $$
  • Curb Appeal: $
  • Packs Solid:   $$$$

Rip Rap

Reprocessed Concrete

River Bed Stone

At 4"-6" in size, Rip Rap is not typically a driveway material, but we use it for edge reinforcement, erosion control, and drainage projects such as lining trenches and run-off area.

River Bed Stone

Reprocessed Concrete

River Bed Stone

River bed stone is typically 2-3" in size, smooth and rounded - and not used for Driveways. It is most often used as decorative border stone around patios.

Bluestone vs. "Natural" stone color

Just some of the many Gravel Driveways and Materials


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