We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
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Jake L on March 2025
We take great pride our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. Order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.
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Jake L on March 2025
I offer my services of landscape work you may need help with, paver patios, retaining walls, planting and removing plants, mulch, and other services of your yard. We are honest people who only look for work in these difficult times. (mulch, rocks, and more.)We work around St Paul and Inver Grove Heights, Eagan, Rosemount, Lakeville, Woodburry, apple valley, Burnsville. Call, text or click for your quote today! We will make your yard beautiful, the way you want!
"Very well."
Angus D on April 2025
I offer my services of landscape work you may need help with, paver patios, retaining walls, planting and removing plants, mulch, and other services of your yard. We are honest people who only look for work in these difficult times. (mulch, rocks, and more.)We work around St Paul and Inver Grove Heights, Eagan, Rosemount, Lakeville, Woodburry, apple valley, Burnsville. Call, text or click for your quote today! We will make your yard beautiful, the way you want!
"Very well."
Angus D on April 2025
The Original Driveway Design has been installing exceptional driveways since 1977 with continued focus on quality and design. We offer a very professional design staff to assist homeowners in solving your most challenging design issues. The Original Driveway Design’s asphalt crew does both traditional asphalt driveways as well as stamped asphalt. StreetPrint Pavement Texturing™ is the most innovative decorative paving system developed in the last 30 years. It gives customers the beauty of hand-placed decorative products, but also adds the benefits of a continuous surface, which inhibits both weed growth and shifting problems associated with freeze/thaw cycles and vehicle movements. The Original Driveway Design also has a very experienced concrete crew. We install traditional concrete and decorative concrete including exposed aggregate and stamped concrete which can be installed in a wide variety of colors and highlights. Our designers have helped home owners with many different concrete solutions including complete driveways, sidewalks, steps, stoops, patios, aprons, and garage floors. From the first contact The Original Driveway Design‘s goal is to help you solve your design issues. The Original Driveway Design will replace your old tired driveway, sidewalk, patio, or garage floor and give your home a whole new curb appeal. The Original Driveway Design is your one-stop shopping solution! Our professionals get the job done, from the design to the installation of ALL your asphalt and concrete needs. With offices in the west metro they service the entire metro area. Pick up the phone now and talk to a real person. Additional DBA - Driveway Design. Please note we do not offer: seal-coating, crack filling, residential snow removal, and concrete/asphalt patching
"Company was very easy to work with. They gave me a bid and explained what needed to be done and what schedule would be. They were very professional. They came when they promised and completed the work on time (even in the 95 degree heat). They left great instructions regarding when I could drive on it and what I should and should not do while garage floor and driveway cure. I would absolutely hire them again. They may not be the cheapest, but they certainly provide value for what you get."
Howard K on June 2021
The Original Driveway Design has been installing exceptional driveways since 1977 with continued focus on quality and design. We offer a very professional design staff to assist homeowners in solving your most challenging design issues. The Original Driveway Design’s asphalt crew does both traditional asphalt driveways as well as stamped asphalt. StreetPrint Pavement Texturing™ is the most innovative decorative paving system developed in the last 30 years. It gives customers the beauty of hand-placed decorative products, but also adds the benefits of a continuous surface, which inhibits both weed growth and shifting problems associated with freeze/thaw cycles and vehicle movements. The Original Driveway Design also has a very experienced concrete crew. We install traditional concrete and decorative concrete including exposed aggregate and stamped concrete which can be installed in a wide variety of colors and highlights. Our designers have helped home owners with many different concrete solutions including complete driveways, sidewalks, steps, stoops, patios, aprons, and garage floors. From the first contact The Original Driveway Design‘s goal is to help you solve your design issues. The Original Driveway Design will replace your old tired driveway, sidewalk, patio, or garage floor and give your home a whole new curb appeal. The Original Driveway Design is your one-stop shopping solution! Our professionals get the job done, from the design to the installation of ALL your asphalt and concrete needs. With offices in the west metro they service the entire metro area. Pick up the phone now and talk to a real person. Additional DBA - Driveway Design. Please note we do not offer: seal-coating, crack filling, residential snow removal, and concrete/asphalt patching
"Company was very easy to work with. They gave me a bid and explained what needed to be done and what schedule would be. They were very professional. They came when they promised and completed the work on time (even in the 95 degree heat). They left great instructions regarding when I could drive on it and what I should and should not do while garage floor and driveway cure. I would absolutely hire them again. They may not be the cheapest, but they certainly provide value for what you get."
Howard K on June 2021
Asphalt & Concrete Contractor. Driveways, Concrete Aprons, Asphalt/Concrete Driveway Additions, Asphalt Sealcoating, Patios, Sidewalks and more. Stamped & Colored Concrete also Available.
"Everything was completed in 1 day. The finished product is perfect! They did a great job!"
Jamie K on November 2024
Asphalt & Concrete Contractor. Driveways, Concrete Aprons, Asphalt/Concrete Driveway Additions, Asphalt Sealcoating, Patios, Sidewalks and more. Stamped & Colored Concrete also Available.
"Everything was completed in 1 day. The finished product is perfect! They did a great job!"
Jamie K on November 2024
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"John came by on short notice and quickly put together a fair quote. He was out and started work less than a week later. Very honest and easy to talk to. The home had an instant upgrade in curb appeal. Thanks!"
Andrew N on July 2022
We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. Call or click to schedule a free estimate today!
"John came by on short notice and quickly put together a fair quote. He was out and started work less than a week later. Very honest and easy to talk to. The home had an instant upgrade in curb appeal. Thanks!"
Andrew N on July 2022
Blackjacks is a family owned business that is dedicated to helping its customers perserve and maintain there asphalt driveways and asphalt parking lots at a fair and reasonable price. All work is guaranteed. from sealcoating to complete replacements Always give group discounts. Spring, Summer, Fall, specials available.
"They were communicative and polite."
Kim L on August 2024
Blackjacks is a family owned business that is dedicated to helping its customers perserve and maintain there asphalt driveways and asphalt parking lots at a fair and reasonable price. All work is guaranteed. from sealcoating to complete replacements Always give group discounts. Spring, Summer, Fall, specials available.
"They were communicative and polite."
Kim L on August 2024
AJJ Gomez Solid Rock, we dedicate to create outdoor living spaces, water features, & lawn maintance. We have 10 years of experience, and we are owner-operated.
"I would happily recommend their services. Awesome father and sons team. I had an amazing experience with this company. I was so pleased with the beautiful landscaping in my front yard. They went above and beyond to answer any questions or concerns I may have had. Quality of work is impeccable. One time both days and cleaned up afterwards. I can’t say enough good things about Jorge and the team. Thank you guys so much for a job well done. I will be contacting this company for future projects"
Linda N on April 2024
AJJ Gomez Solid Rock, we dedicate to create outdoor living spaces, water features, & lawn maintance. We have 10 years of experience, and we are owner-operated.
"I would happily recommend their services. Awesome father and sons team. I had an amazing experience with this company. I was so pleased with the beautiful landscaping in my front yard. They went above and beyond to answer any questions or concerns I may have had. Quality of work is impeccable. One time both days and cleaned up afterwards. I can’t say enough good things about Jorge and the team. Thank you guys so much for a job well done. I will be contacting this company for future projects"
Linda N on April 2024
Additional DBA - Assured Asphalt Corpo.
"This company is a swindler. The guy that talks to you is super nice, but the product you receive is garbage. I was part of the Kilmer Park road reconstruction project where they were hired to replace the aprons of driveway that were affected by the construction. Unfortunately I took advantage of the "deal" they offered to replace the rest of the driveway for cheaper since they were there, and I really wish I hadn't. From the first couple days after the job, I already noticed water pooling in the driveway, then after the recommended days of not parking on it, our vehicles still left tire imprints where we parked them. A small amount of gas spilled in one spot, and it ate all the way through to the dirt. I thought I was crazy about how fast the driveway was disintegrating, but I hired a professional seal coat company to try and mitigate the destruction, and they agreed it was a terrible job. I tried contacting the company afterwards with my concerns and was never responded to. All in all, never hire this awful company."
Brent G on October 2020
Additional DBA - Assured Asphalt Corpo.
"This company is a swindler. The guy that talks to you is super nice, but the product you receive is garbage. I was part of the Kilmer Park road reconstruction project where they were hired to replace the aprons of driveway that were affected by the construction. Unfortunately I took advantage of the "deal" they offered to replace the rest of the driveway for cheaper since they were there, and I really wish I hadn't. From the first couple days after the job, I already noticed water pooling in the driveway, then after the recommended days of not parking on it, our vehicles still left tire imprints where we parked them. A small amount of gas spilled in one spot, and it ate all the way through to the dirt. I thought I was crazy about how fast the driveway was disintegrating, but I hired a professional seal coat company to try and mitigate the destruction, and they agreed it was a terrible job. I tried contacting the company afterwards with my concerns and was never responded to. All in all, never hire this awful company."
Brent G on October 2020
Visit our 12-acre nursery, landscape and garden center to enjoy one of the largest selections of nursery stock, landscape supplies, gardening gifts and other items in the midwest. We stock over 12,000 different and inspiring garden products. Enjoy shopping at Otten Bros. in an all-season, all-weather greenhouse and garden center.
Visit our 12-acre nursery, landscape and garden center to enjoy one of the largest selections of nursery stock, landscape supplies, gardening gifts and other items in the midwest. We stock over 12,000 different and inspiring garden products. Enjoy shopping at Otten Bros. in an all-season, all-weather greenhouse and garden center.
"Very poor communication regarding driveway design before installation. Final layout was very poorly designed and NO DRAWING was shown to owner for approval prior to installation. Omann rep claimed their sales rep did show us a drawing and seemed to imply that we were lying. Very odd, small unusable section of driveway was mysteriously added to side of driveway without consultation to owner. Company representative had no explanation. Very difficult to reach and slow response time. Not willing to offer any solution and accepted no responsibility. They are threatening to go to small claims court. Be very aware before signing contract! P.S. Edge of driveway is already cracking - installed Aug. 2018 - and company rep ignored it."
joe p on September 2018
"Very poor communication regarding driveway design before installation. Final layout was very poorly designed and NO DRAWING was shown to owner for approval prior to installation. Omann rep claimed their sales rep did show us a drawing and seemed to imply that we were lying. Very odd, small unusable section of driveway was mysteriously added to side of driveway without consultation to owner. Company representative had no explanation. Very difficult to reach and slow response time. Not willing to offer any solution and accepted no responsibility. They are threatening to go to small claims court. Be very aware before signing contract! P.S. Edge of driveway is already cracking - installed Aug. 2018 - and company rep ignored it."
joe p on September 2018
The depth of decomposed granite depends on the load the surface will support. For a vehicle driveway, install decomposed granite six inches deep. For pedestrian areas, use three inches, and for decorative surfaces, one inch will suffice. Heavier loads require thicker layers to ensure stability, drainage, and longevity, while lighter uses can maintain their appearance with less material.
One cubic yard of decomposed granite covers 54 square feet when laid to a six-inch depth. This conversion is derived by dividing the volume in cubic feet by the depth in feet. The calculation is fundamental for project planning because it converts three-dimensional volume into the two-dimensional area of coverage. Due to potential settling and compaction after installation, pros recommend an extra 15% to ensure the installed layer meets precise design requirements and maintains robust stability over time.
Determining whether a base layer is necessary for decomposed granite installation requires careful assessment of your project needs. A base layer of crushed rock or gravel provides essential support, improved drainage, and enhanced stability. Utilizing a solid base improves the overall structure by absorbing weight, reducing erosion, and extending the life of the surface. Additionally, a properly compacted base layer minimizes shifting and settling, ensuring that the decomposed granite remains evenly distributed and effective over time.