Driveway Contractors

Looking to Update Your Home Driveway?

Long Island Elite Landscaping can install and lay down a new driveway for your home. Over the years, your home driveway takes on a lot of wear and tear. And that wear and tears leads to the need to repave your driveway. After all, your car is parked on the driveway, so you do not want it sitting on top of an unstable driveway that is falling apart. Let the pros at Long Island Elite Landscaping be your driveway contractors. Contact us today to get started.

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When you reach out, we can provide you with further details about how we lay down a driveway for your home. We will work closely with you in order to make sure the driveway is exactly up to your standards. And we will use whatever materials you want. Other common hardscaping projects we complete aside from driveways includes stoops, pavers, and patios.

Asphalt vs Concrete Driveway

Which Driveway is the Right One For Your Home?

Ok, so you have decided to update your home driveway. Great! Have you thought about which material you want to lay down? Whether it is asphalt or concrete? Here are some key reasons to mull over before deciding on which one you want to go with.

Appearance

A driveway is more than just a way to get your car from the street to your garage, as it likely also be the place you park your car. On top of that, it is also a huge part of your home’s curb appeal. If you are considering a new driveway, you likely choosing between concrete or asphalt. Both materials have their own pros and cons, but when it comes to appearance many homeowners find that concrete provides more aesthetically pleasing options.

An asphalt driveway is usually available in black or grey, so the options are limited. However, concrete driveways can be tinted, stained, or stamped to create a wide range of designs. Concrete is also less likely to crack over time, which makes it a low-maintenance option. So, whether you are looking for a sleek and modern look for your driveway or something a bit more traditional, then leaning towards a concrete driveway may be the right choice for you.

Climate

When it comes to handling the climate, both asphalt and concrete have their advantages and disadvantages. Concrete reflects light and absorbs less heat than asphalt, which means it stays cooler in the summertime. You can also walk barefoot on it without burning your feet due to this feature. However, concrete does not handle cold temperatures well and is prone to cracking from freezing and thawing. Concrete also cannot handle snowplows and road salt well, so during the wintertime issues can arise with concrete driveways. Especially over time with the constant freezing and thawing that happens regularly during the winter months.

Then we come to asphalt, which is better suited for cold weather regions like Long Island, New York. It is more flexible and less likely to crack in freezing temperatures. Asphalt also holds up better to snowplows and road salt, so there is less worrying about that sort of wintertime wear and tear. However, the asphalt does absorb heat more than concrete, so it can get quite hot in the summer months. One disadvantage is the fact that a heated asphalt driveway can warp.

Budget Concerns

Budget constraints are often the most significant factor when deciding between asphalt and concrete driveways. In general, an asphalt driveway will cost half of the amount compared to concrete. However, asphalt typically has a shorter lifespan than concrete, so you might be re-doing it sooner. But then again, resurfacing or replacing an asphalt driveway is a lot less expensive than replacing a concrete one, so it almost winds up being the same. So, if long-term savings are your primary goal with this new driveway, then asphalt is likely your best option.