driveway paving

GTO · 05-21-2013, 09:25 AM

looking for a good driveway paver in the Meredith area. There are so many fly by nighters and gypsy's out there so would like some good recomendations

VitaBene · 05-21-2013, 10:43 AM

In my opinion, GMI does great work!

Chaselady · 05-21-2013, 02:00 PM

GMI did our driweway. We were very pleased. They are experienced and quite professional. They also have a large operation, so they were able to do our large area quite easily and quickly. Their pricing was very competitive with other companies in the area.

Belmont Resident · 05-21-2013, 03:58 PM

I've heard good things about both GMI and Benton. Spelling?

Winnisquamguy · 05-21-2013, 08:24 PM

GMI wins hands down. Saleman's name is Wayne Mugget real nice guy. The whole operation goes real smooth.524-0200 I have used them twice.Be careful of the guy who advertises in the LDS with a 20% off coupon.Here is a link to there site. http://www.gmiasphalt.com/

SAMIAM · 05-22-2013, 08:11 AM

Another vote for GMI........I've used them for commercial as well as my home driveway.Great work and fair prices.Always dealt with Vinnie

birchhaven · 05-22-2013, 08:20 AM

wow when I saw this I was going to comment on to staying away from GMI. I had very bad experience, and it was pretty much Warrens fault, but I guess it must have been a fluke with all the good reviews. I guess it just goes to show how hard it is to satisfy everyone, everyday.

Fargo · 05-23-2013, 08:56 PM

Porter Paving did a great job for us two years ago. They went beyond what the contract was for. There was just a nice article about them in the Weirs Times.

BroadHopper · 05-24-2013, 09:21 AM

I vote for GMI. They are under new ownership. Greg is not there any more. So I would double check.

Little Bear · 05-24-2013, 10:23 AM

Best bet is Breton Construction 524-2981. They have done several projects for me and have been excellent to work with. Not too happy with the other guys.

ishoot308 · 09-13-2013, 03:29 PM

Based on all your recommendations in this thread, I contracted GMI to do a rather long and steep driveway at my home in Gilford today.

Wayne was very responsive in getting me a quote and describing the technical aspects of how the driveway would be done. Having done asphalt inspection in a prior life (30+ years ago) I can tell you that Wayne knows what he is talking about and I was very comfortable giving him the job.

It's scheduled to be done September 23rd. I'll report back with the outcome.

Dan

Kimber · 09-14-2013, 07:03 AM

Used PORTER PAVING last year, great family business, went over and above what we had agreed on. They are in Tilton and are absolutely worth getting a quote from. Good luck

RLW · 09-15-2013, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Kimber

Used PORTER PAVING last year, great family business, went over and above what we had agreed on. They are in Tilton and are absolutely worth getting a quote from. Good luck

Kimber, I just noticed that you are fairly new to posting on the forum and glad you have joined us. Have fun and enjoy the Winni Forum while making many new friends.

It kinda looks as if both of us a little late for posting our info. Thanks for joining in with us on the forum.

longislander · 09-16-2013, 01:18 PM

Had my driveway (175 ft.) and carport paved by Bryant Paving in Meredith this summer.

They did a great job. The wife and I are pleased with the outcome and the dealings with the company.

TheProfessor · 09-18-2013, 05:34 AM

I used Porter.
Excellent job.
Fair price.
10 years ago.

In my case there is a base coat using larger stone then top coat using smaller stone. Most but not all do this.

I'd like to hear from those who have had driveway done - how many years ago - and how all has held up.

In my case driveway had been dirt/gravel for at least 5 years before paving.

Then paving.

Over time a couple of rocks have pushed pavement up an inch or two. One place a dip developed.

The bottom line is make sure you have a good base.

sky's · 09-18-2013, 06:29 AM

Ill 3rd 4th 5th. Gmi paving. Very good service.

Dave M · 09-19-2013, 11:56 AM

Looking for a company who seals driveways. I have a 600' steep driveway with dual parking areas at the bottom. Have seen where they have this hand held sprayer. Seems like this might be the best way. Whats the best time in the season to do this(fall has leaves).

Thanks Dave M

05-21-2013, 09:25 AM	#1
GTO Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 1,085 Thanks: 338 Thanked 349 Times in 161 Posts	driveway paving looking for a good driveway paver in the Meredith area. There are so many fly by nighters and gypsy's out there so would like some good recomendations __________________ GTO

05-21-2013, 10:43 AM	#2
VitaBene Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 3,575 Thanks: 1,609 Thanked 1,632 Times in 839 Posts	Gmi In my opinion, GMI does great work!

05-21-2013, 03:58 PM	#4
Belmont Resident Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Belmont NH but prefer Jackman Maine Posts: 1,857 Thanks: 491 Thanked 410 Times in 251 Posts	I've heard good things about both GMI and Benton. Spelling? __________________ "better to have a short life that is full of what you like doing, then a long life spent in a miserable way.."

05-21-2013, 08:24 PM	#5
Winnisquamguy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Winnisquam, NH Posts: 613 Thanks: 419 Thanked 163 Times in 115 Posts	GMI wins hands down. Saleman's name is Wayne Mugget real nice guy. The whole operation goes real smooth.524-0200 I have used them twice.Be careful of the guy who advertises in the LDS with a 20% off coupon.Here is a link to there site. http://www.gmiasphalt.com/ __________________ "I'd rather be ridin than rolling"

05-23-2013, 08:56 PM	#8
Fargo Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Lake Winni Posts: 215 Thanks: 36 Thanked 130 Times in 38 Posts	Paving Porter Paving did a great job for us two years ago. They went beyond what the contract was for. There was just a nice article about them in the Weirs Times.

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05-21-2013, 02:00 PM	#3
Chaselady Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Melvin Village Posts: 309 Thanks: 150 Thanked 105 Times in 73 Posts	GMI did our driweway. We were very pleased. They are experienced and quite professional. They also have a large operation, so they were able to do our large area quite easily and quickly. Their pricing was very competitive with other companies in the area.

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05-22-2013, 08:11 AM	#6
SAMIAM Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 2,891 Thanks: 334 Thanked 1,673 Times in 584 Posts	Another vote for GMI........I've used them for commercial as well as my home driveway.Great work and fair prices.Always dealt with Vinnie

05-22-2013, 08:20 AM	#7
birchhaven Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 132 Thanks: 14 Thanked 54 Times in 30 Posts	wow when I saw this I was going to comment on to staying away from GMI. I had very bad experience, and it was pretty much Warrens fault, but I guess it must have been a fluke with all the good reviews. I guess it just goes to show how hard it is to satisfy everyone, everyday.

05-24-2013, 09:21 AM	#9
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,570 Thanks: 3,205 Thanked 1,101 Times in 793 Posts	Gmi I vote for GMI. They are under new ownership. Greg is not there any more. So I would double check. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

05-24-2013, 10:23 AM	#10
Little Bear Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 579 Thanks: 124 Thanked 247 Times in 133 Posts	Best bet is Breton Construction 524-2981. They have done several projects for me and have been excellent to work with. Not too happy with the other guys.

09-13-2013, 03:29 PM	#11
ishoot308 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilford, NH / Welch Island Posts: 6,232 Thanks: 2,384 Thanked 5,276 Times in 2,050 Posts	Thanks Forum! Based on all your recommendations in this thread, I contracted GMI to do a rather long and steep driveway at my home in Gilford today. Wayne was very responsive in getting me a quote and describing the technical aspects of how the driveway would be done. Having done asphalt inspection in a prior life (30+ years ago) I can tell you that Wayne knows what he is talking about and I was very comfortable giving him the job. It's scheduled to be done September 23rd. I'll report back with the outcome. Dan __________________ It's Always Sunny On Welch Island!!

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09-14-2013, 07:03 AM	#12
Kimber Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Used PORTER PAVING last year, great family business, went over and above what we had agreed on. They are in Tilton and are absolutely worth getting a quote from. Good luck

09-16-2013, 01:18 PM	#14
longislander Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Moultonborough Posts: 545 Thanks: 49 Thanked 100 Times in 75 Posts	Had my driveway (175 ft.) and carport paved by Bryant Paving in Meredith this summer. They did a great job. The wife and I are pleased with the outcome and the dealings with the company.

09-18-2013, 05:34 AM	#15
TheProfessor Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 1,117 Thanks: 17 Thanked 341 Times in 206 Posts	I used Porter. Excellent job. Fair price. 10 years ago. In my case there is a base coat using larger stone then top coat using smaller stone. Most but not all do this. I'd like to hear from those who have had driveway done - how many years ago - and how all has held up. In my case driveway had been dirt/gravel for at least 5 years before paving. Then paving. Over time a couple of rocks have pushed pavement up an inch or two. One place a dip developed. The bottom line is make sure you have a good base.

09-18-2013, 06:29 AM	#16
sky's Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 273 Thanks: 68 Thanked 76 Times in 52 Posts	Ill 3rd 4th 5th. Gmi paving. Very good service.

09-19-2013, 11:56 AM	#17
Dave M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 395 Thanks: 4 Thanked 26 Times in 24 Posts	Sealing driveway Looking for a company who seals driveways. I have a 600' steep driveway with dual parking areas at the bottom. Have seen where they have this hand held sprayer. Seems like this might be the best way. Whats the best time in the season to do this(fall has leaves). Thanks Dave M