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What to Expect During Your Driveway Replacement
If you’ve never had your driveway replaced before, it can feel like a big project. At Valley Blacktopping, our goal is to make the...
Ryan Johnson
Aug 152 min read
The True Cost of Cheap Paving Jobs
Everyone loves saving money especially on big-ticket projects like driveway or parking lot paving. But when it comes to asphalt, the...
Ryan Johnson
Aug 63 min read


A Day in the Life of a Paving Crew
From Prep to Pavement: What It Really Takes to Build a Driveway When people picture a new driveway or parking lot, they usually see the...
Ryan Johnson
Jul 213 min read
Why We Prefer Recycled Class #5 Rock for Driveways and Parking Lots
When it comes to building a strong, long-lasting foundation for asphalt paving, the base layer is everything. At Valley Blacktopping,...
Ryan Johnson
Jul 92 min read


5 Common Asphalt Driveway Problems And How to Prevent Them
A well-installed asphalt driveway can last for decades but only if it’s properly maintained. At Valley Blacktopping , we’ve helped...
Ryan Johnson
Jul 12 min read
A Brief History of Asphalt Paving
Asphalt is so common today that we often drive over it without giving it a second thought but this smooth, black surface has a long and...
Ryan Johnson
Jun 253 min read
How to Choose the Right Asphalt Paving Company
Not all paving companies are created equal. A smooth, durable asphalt driveway or parking lot is an investment—so choosing the right...
Ryan Johnson
Jun 232 min read
When Is It Time to Replace Your Driveway?
Your driveway works hard every day—bearing the weight of vehicles, enduring the freeze-thaw cycle, and taking whatever Minnesota’s...
Ryan Johnson
Jun 172 min read
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