How to install new asphalt driveway over gravel

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  • Опубликовано: 22 дек 2024

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  • @ConcreteTVAsia
    @ConcreteTVAsia 14 дней назад +3

    7:55 Great tutorial! Installing an asphalt driveway over gravel can seem daunting, but your step-by-step instructions make it easy to follow. I appreciate the tips on preparation and ensuring a solid foundation. This will definitely help many homeowners looking to enhance their curb appeal. Thanks for sharing such valuable information!

  • @bradleyklingaman7431
    @bradleyklingaman7431 3 месяца назад +27

    I've been around black-top asphalt paving my whole life (I'm now retired 73) when I first realized they were putting in this whole driveway by hand I was real skeptical - you have to be REALLY good at raking hot mix to make it smooth and level and these 2 guys were GREAT! I thought the first layer they did looked good and when he said now for the top-coat I thought "Holy Crap" their really doing this up right-super fine job guys-I'd hire you all to work for me any day-keep up the good work.

    • @andrewmclaughlin9951
      @andrewmclaughlin9951 2 месяца назад +1

      You sound experienced, if you weren’t retired I’d have a job for you

    • @srmcontracting
      @srmcontracting  2 месяца назад +1

      Thank you, I appreciate that. Those guys have been doing blacktop since they were teenagers.

  • @Kevin-is-here
    @Kevin-is-here 6 месяцев назад +28

    Never seen this done by hand before, turned out nice

    • @srmcontracting
      @srmcontracting  6 месяцев назад +4

      Thank you

    • @baxtronx5972
      @baxtronx5972 2 месяца назад +1

      By hand? Were we watching the same video?

    • @Kevin-is-here
      @Kevin-is-here 2 месяца назад

      @@baxtronx5972ok, slinging the asphalt by hand if you need to talk, have a good day

  • @jakem.6359
    @jakem.6359 3 дня назад

    For doing it by hand .....it came out really nice .....better than I expected...and I work in asphalt. 😆

  • @rixxroxxk1620
    @rixxroxxk1620 4 месяца назад +6

    At first I was leery of the results, but man! That turned out great!

  • @thomasbarrett2812
    @thomasbarrett2812 6 месяцев назад +9

    That's a good looking driveway. Thanks for posting.

  • @dcwshoreline5416
    @dcwshoreline5416 5 месяцев назад +6

    excellent Job Sean and Crew!

  • @davidgray2653
    @davidgray2653 2 месяца назад +2

    What's going to stop edging breaking away?

  • @leonardcrisci7254
    @leonardcrisci7254 6 месяцев назад +2

    Great way to start my Saturday

  • @gunnerranch
    @gunnerranch 11 дней назад

    Hi thanks for posting! How much did you charge for this job?

  • @cd1168
    @cd1168 5 месяцев назад +4

    You did a great job. Especially the compaction

  • @surryhill9693
    @surryhill9693 3 месяца назад +3

    You put down 2" of Base but how many inches did you put in the final top layer? Thanks, Tom

    • @srmcontracting
      @srmcontracting  3 месяца назад +2

      We ended up with about 3" of base and 2" of top

  • @MyChannel-d2e
    @MyChannel-d2e 6 месяцев назад +3

    Looks great how much does a job like this cost? How much money do you have in materials? I’ve been thinking of doing the same thing and extending a parking area over.

    • @srmcontracting
      @srmcontracting  6 месяцев назад +4

      Thanks, A driveway like this in my area would be about $5000. Materials were $1500

    • @leonardcrisci7254
      @leonardcrisci7254 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@srmcontracting and what about if it was done with concrete

    • @NewsChannel-y4g
      @NewsChannel-y4g Месяц назад

      ​@@leonardcrisci7254 20-30k by a company
      15-25k done by you

  • @arstudio2274
    @arstudio2274 5 месяцев назад +1

    would it be the same if its cold asphalt pre mix?

  • @whithaggerson1
    @whithaggerson1 3 дня назад +1

    Why no turn outs at end of drive?

    • @branchandfoundry560
      @branchandfoundry560 3 дня назад

      Newer high tech cars all make perfect 90* turns now 😉👍 I wondered the same thing. Otherwise it's a great looking driveway.

  • @mp-xt2rg
    @mp-xt2rg 6 месяцев назад +4

    Looks great good work.

  • @dudleydorite7678
    @dudleydorite7678 4 месяца назад +1

    Oh i remember them days. How many tons total

  • @JonathanAshworth50
    @JonathanAshworth50 6 месяцев назад +1

    How many yards of asphalt and what was the total length of the driveway? Also curious how long the asphalt stays hot enough to work with? I’m currently quoting a job that requires some asphalt repair. Can’t get an asphalt guy to come out and look so trying to figure out how I can do it my self

    • @srmcontracting
      @srmcontracting  6 месяцев назад

      52 ft, It was 9 tons of base and 8 tons of top coat. If its real hot out and in the sun you have more working time probably 30-45 min before you need to compact.

  • @mikeh8047
    @mikeh8047 6 месяцев назад +3

    Why the water with the roller at the end?

    • @rustrtal
      @rustrtal 6 месяцев назад +5

      So it doesn't stick

    • @srmcontracting
      @srmcontracting  6 месяцев назад +4

      So it doesn't stick and helps it start to harden

    • @FunctionalFitPDR
      @FunctionalFitPDR 6 месяцев назад

      And to keep the morale up with the team! Hahah

    • @anonymous-tn6ij
      @anonymous-tn6ij 4 месяца назад

      It was the homeowner pissing on him because he didn’t put an adhesion promoter between the binder and the topcoat

    • @srmcontracting
      @srmcontracting  4 месяца назад +1

      ​@@anonymous-tn6ijtack isn't needed over fresh binder

  • @EAAmin
    @EAAmin 2 месяца назад

    I live on a gravel road, which is about 0.4 miles from the highway way. We just moved into our new build about 3 months ago. The dust from the gravel road has been too much. The county (Hill County, Texas) is not thinking of pouring asphalt on the road any time soon. Any idea on how much it will cost to do something like what was done in this video over a distance of 0.6 miles? Any suggestions on how to get asphalt poured on a gravel road will be appreciated.

    • @srmcontracting
      @srmcontracting  2 месяца назад +1

      We don't do large scale paving but if I had to guess maybe $25-30k. I would find someone who has asphalt millings and put those down. Sometimes you can get them for free if you can find the right people. Fun fact farmers used to spray old dirt/gravel roads with used motor oil to keep the dust down. Good luck with your project.

    • @EAAmin
      @EAAmin 2 месяца назад

      @srmcontracting Thanks a lot! This is helpful. I will keep an eye out for your message.

  • @aaronweintrob
    @aaronweintrob 2 месяца назад +1

    Thats one sturdy wheelbarrel

  • @jacobbelfield9835
    @jacobbelfield9835 6 месяцев назад +1

    Looks smooooth! How many inches of asphalt can you compact at a time (is it the same as ab3 at 1”/1000lb cf?)How long do you have to plate compact/roller the asphalt before it wont compact/cool off to much?

    • @srmcontracting
      @srmcontracting  6 месяцев назад +1

      Thanks! I'm going say up to 3" at most. Generally you compact and roll the base, then compact and roll the top coat. We compact and roll it as we go, but it all depends on the weather. If it's in the 90s I wouldn't wait more 45 mins to compact a section

  • @FunctionalFitPDR
    @FunctionalFitPDR 6 месяцев назад +1

    Do you have different plate compactors for gravel and asphalt? Thought I noticed two different models used. Did you rent the roller for this job specifically? You guys picking up more and more asphalt jobs?

    • @srmcontracting
      @srmcontracting  6 месяцев назад +2

      Yes the asphalt compactor is lighter then the gravel compactor and it has a water tank. Corey owns that roller and we do a few asphalt jobs a year.

  • @matteoricci19
    @matteoricci19 6 месяцев назад +1

    great project
    whats the next job?

    • @srmcontracting
      @srmcontracting  6 месяцев назад

      Thank you, Next video will be a concrete foundation removal. I appreciate you following the channel

    • @matteoricci19
      @matteoricci19 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@srmcontracting best content
      nice roller what year?

    • @srmcontracting
      @srmcontracting  6 месяцев назад

      @@matteoricci19 Its from the 90s but still runs great

  • @mp5kfisher241
    @mp5kfisher241 2 месяца назад

    What does a driveway like this cost $?
    Im wondering if i want blacktop or concrete.

    • @srmcontracting
      @srmcontracting  2 месяца назад

      This was about 6k, generally blacktop is about half the cost compared to concrete.

  • @TheBBoyPain
    @TheBBoyPain 2 месяца назад

    Whats the timeline of this project? Was it done in a single day?

    • @srmcontracting
      @srmcontracting  Месяц назад

      Yes, it can be done in 1 day

    • @TheBBoyPain
      @TheBBoyPain Месяц назад

      @@srmcontracting Holly. That`s some serious commitment

  • @elirentals5306
    @elirentals5306 4 месяца назад

    What do you charge per sq foot for this

  • @Oscars5.9
    @Oscars5.9 3 месяца назад

    What did you use on the skid steer bucket? So it doesn’t stick

  • @avontaprice2
    @avontaprice2 3 месяца назад

    When you spray in the Bobcat skid steer bucket attachment does that really diesel fuel for a diesel lubricant for asphalt to not stick to the bucket attachment on that skid steer?????🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

    • @dirtmoney8740
      @dirtmoney8740 Месяц назад

      Diesel helps the asphalt not stick on. It also helps when digging in mud.

    • @avontaprice2
      @avontaprice2 Месяц назад

      @@dirtmoney8740 oh ok. it really works with mud also???????🤨🤨🤨🤨🤨🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

    • @dirtmoney8740
      @dirtmoney8740 Месяц назад

      @@avontaprice2 yes, it makes a difference when digging in mud. I pair it with a welded chain attached from the bucket to the arm and it will push all the mud out of the bucket when I do a full curl with the bucket.

  • @sawyerdavis23
    @sawyerdavis23 6 месяцев назад

    Anything SRM cannot do?

  • @theimprovementsguy8871
    @theimprovementsguy8871 4 месяца назад +1

    Use some timber for a edge... looks nice tho

  • @Craig-n5x
    @Craig-n5x 16 дней назад +1

    😅the water cools it, and keeps it from sticking to the roller

  • @Eds2025
    @Eds2025 6 месяцев назад +2

    Good job buddy’s 😎

  • @iveneverdonethisbefore8390
    @iveneverdonethisbefore8390 6 месяцев назад +1

    Well….i don’t know what I think of this one. I’m not sure how long this will last but I’m going to guess the homeowner knows that and wanted to save some money.
    I will say that, it’s an impressive looking job for doing this without an asphalt machine.

    • @srmcontracting
      @srmcontracting  6 месяцев назад +3

      Thank you! A lot of guys make a big fuss about not using a paver, as long as you can get it down evenly and compact it before it starts to set up it's fine. There are tons of driveways and parking lots that have areas the paver can't maneuver so that area gets done as we did here. It will hold up just the same, like anything else it mainly comes down to the base.

    • @iveneverdonethisbefore8390
      @iveneverdonethisbefore8390 6 месяцев назад +1

      @@srmcontracting yes, the base is why I’m not sure it will hold up. Just cause you didn’t start from scratch and excavate.
      Anyways, been a subscriber for a few years, enjoying the channel very much.

    • @manny53o
      @manny53o 6 месяцев назад +3

      @@srmcontractingbecause you tend to get a lot of segregation when you rake asphalt by hand. A lot of guys tend to over work the mix and bring the larger aggregate to the top which creates voids for water to intrude.
      It looks like you had a good raker and were able to compact and seal it up after it was laid down.
      Crushed concrete is a great base material I wouldn’t worry about this falling apart from not totally excavating down.

  • @davidgray2653
    @davidgray2653 2 месяца назад

    Good job didn't put wearing course on top that skidsteer would rip it to bits

  • @LKSLKSLKSLKS
    @LKSLKSLKSLKS 6 месяцев назад +1

    Good work

  • @rickh9507
    @rickh9507 4 месяца назад

    Dont you hate when its windy and your boot gets all the pink or orange marking paint

  • @wolfpacva
    @wolfpacva 6 месяцев назад

    why dont you use a Lo Boy to put an even coat of asphalt down

  • @Chestnut0923
    @Chestnut0923 6 месяцев назад +1

    Don’t say diesel lol EPA doesn’t like that. I probably would have done a thicker coat of asphalt. Other than that it looks great! I would have dropped the grade before I placed it. You do great work though!

    • @srmcontracting
      @srmcontracting  6 месяцев назад

      Thanks I appreciate that! This was about 5 1/2 inches, most guys are only doing 4 these days.

    • @SunChips24
      @SunChips24 6 месяцев назад +1

      Was gonna say. This was one of the thickest driveways I've seen! ​@@srmcontracting

    • @Chestnut0923
      @Chestnut0923 6 месяцев назад +2

      @@srmcontracting my driveway is just shy of 4.5 and it’s just falling apart. I’m redoing it with concrete. Around here we do around 6” total 4 base 2”-3” of top. And pack the crap out of it.

  • @shanestamball1886
    @shanestamball1886 5 месяцев назад +4

    I thought I've seen it all, but this is ridiculous, you have a 5ton with a door. But not a poor man's paver box? Makes no sense

  • @johnjones9642
    @johnjones9642 3 месяца назад +4

    A lot of these companies are rip offs. They charge waaay too much. You should see the vehicles they own & the homes they live in!!😂

    • @roesmith5492
      @roesmith5492 Месяц назад

      🤫🤫Them aren't pavers, them are gypsies,, I've been one for 43 years😂😂😂

  • @HughDuncan-zb6xl
    @HughDuncan-zb6xl 11 дней назад +1

    Not a bad job at all

  • @dudleydorite7678
    @dudleydorite7678 4 месяца назад

    Don't saw cut it, fix it with some top soil

  • @leonardcrisci7254
    @leonardcrisci7254 6 месяцев назад +1

    Please, next time put up cones and funnel that traffic

    • @srmcontracting
      @srmcontracting  6 месяцев назад +1

      Cones would have been a good idea. Naturally there was no traffic until we started working.

    • @leonardcrisci7254
      @leonardcrisci7254 6 месяцев назад

      @@srmcontracting towards the end, I seen a couple cars coming pretty quick

  • @user-pg6jr9gu5h
    @user-pg6jr9gu5h 3 месяца назад

    Black shirt has the WORST hand singles Ever

  • @AdamOsso77
    @AdamOsso77 5 месяцев назад +1

    Those people drive fast through that work zone. What’s wrong with people.

  • @johnjones9642
    @johnjones9642 3 месяца назад

    It can be done. You don't need a million dollars worth of trucks & equipment

  • @lastone1269
    @lastone1269 6 месяцев назад

    No tack oil won't last !

  • @roncarver6106
    @roncarver6106 6 месяцев назад

    I guess you have to start somewhere

  • @dennishubbard5597
    @dennishubbard5597 5 месяцев назад

    At least rent a drag box for the day.

  • @johnjones9642
    @johnjones9642 3 месяца назад

    I wish I could get reasonable price on my drive. It's little & these chumps in this area want thousands!!

    • @TheEpoxyExpert
      @TheEpoxyExpert 3 месяца назад

      Why are they chumps because they charge a lot?

    • @johnjones9642
      @johnjones9642 3 месяца назад

      @@TheEpoxyExpert yes!! Most were chumps even back in school. You must be one of the chumps that charge ridiculous prices too.

    • @roesmith5492
      @roesmith5492 Месяц назад

      ​@@johnjones9642🤔🤔if I give you a cheap price are you gonna complain about the quality of work to🤭🤭

    • @johnjones9642
      @johnjones9642 Месяц назад

      @roesmith5492 I get what you're saying but these companies here want wayyy too much money. Price gouging I'd say. And some won't do a good job. These companies here like to do restaurants churches etc. Driveways in rich areas. My small drive they frown on. Wayy over priced. And if you're not white they tack on even more.

  • @dvljet
    @dvljet 5 месяцев назад

    First off your not allowed to use diesel has a releasing agent anymore you now need to use a special approved releasing agent . secondly you forgot the tack so this blacktop will not last very long and has for county roads if you have permits you can saw cut a straight clean line no issues . you should removed at least 2 inches of that over large base and replaced it with smaller base then compacted it with a heavier roller then tacked the entire thing and using a skidsteer with tracks bad idea a proper paver would have been much better and smoother finish .

    • @chefbuc
      @chefbuc 5 месяцев назад +3

      And what’s your asphalt company called?

    • @roesmith5492
      @roesmith5492 Месяц назад

      ​@@chefbuc😳😳gotta love those Karen's, the only tack they get from me is on the bill when the customer's a Karen 😂😂