What types of paving services do you offer?
Asphalt Paving both Residential and Commercial Paving, Concrete Paving including sidewalks and driveways, Brick Pavers including walks, patios, driveways, and aprons. Belgium Block Curbing and decorative Block aprons and Paver aprons and curbing. We also offer Drainage Solutions for Driveways and Lawn areas.
What is the difference between asphalt and concrete paving?
Concrete is most durable and more costly than Asphalt, Asphalt is most cost effective, Brick Pavers are most aesthetic but also most costly.
How long does a newly paved surface take to dry or cure?
Both Asphalt and Concrete can take up to 7 to 14 days before Car Traffic but can be walked on in 24 hours. Pavers can be used next day
How do I get a free estimate for my paving project?
You can call our main number 908 561-1210, or email us off Website at info@louporchettapaving.com or fill in Contact Form on Web Site on Contact Us
What is the best type of pavement for my driveway?
Asphalt is most cost effective choice, it can be readily repaired, and be made to look fresh with Seal Coating, Concrete is most durable but difficult to repair and maintain fresh looking, Pavers are most decorative but the most costly and require the most maintenance.
How long will my new paved surface last?
Asphalt can last from 15 to 20 years until total repaving is due, Concrete can last 30 years, pavers can last up to 20 years but all depend on ideal conditions, such as poor drainage, harsh winters which cause many freeze thaw conditions which cause cracking and pot holes, tree roots, poor maintenance i.e. seal coating and crack filling cracks should be filled every year and seal coating after first year every 3 to 5 years and when cracks and, for pavers resetting and refilling joints with sand as needed. As soon as problems develop have them addressed
Can you install paving in cold weather or winter?
We can pave from April 1 to Mid December all of the paving materials, on really cold weather under 40 degrees we do pave that day but as long as ground is not frozen we can work
Do you offer environmentally friendly paving options?
we use recycled stone and the new Asphalt has 15% recycled asphalt in the mix.
What is the paving process like from start to finish?
we will come out to measure, evaluate, and design and price your project, then if we are given job on first day we will do any prep needed for job i.e. remove of old, excavate for new areas, install any needed foundation materials and then if job is small it will be completed that day, If job is large we will work job as needed for foundation work is completed and then schedule paving
Do you offer warranties for your paving services?
We will offer two year warranty on labor and materials for asphalt, 5 year warranty on concrete, and 3 year warranty for pavers.
Do you offer paving services for businesses or commercial properties?
We can off paving for Commercial parking lots and roads, paths and private lanes from small to very large jobs, up to thousands of tons.
How do you handle ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) compliance in commercial paving?
We comply to all ADA ( Americans with Disabilities Act) on our Commercial jobs
Are you Licensed and Insured?
We are fully Licensed and insured and are registered home remodeler with towns that require it.
You can find reference, pictures and testimonials on our website you should only hire Licensed and insured contractors to protect yourself from scams, and poor work practices and performance.
Do you offer financing options for paving services?
we accept checks, cash, Cards to be approved by Michael in advance of starting work. If owner prep work is needed it will be disclosed when price is given, usually we do it all.
If you have any additional questions please contact use at main number 908 458-7607 or email us at mike@porchettapaving.com