
This project in Deer Park, IL focused on improving the functionality, durability, and appearance of the property’s driveway by replacing the asphalt apron, installing a new drainage culvert, resurfacing the driveway, and applying a protective sealcoat. These improvements enhance vehicle access, promote proper drainage, and help extend the lifespan of the asphalt.
Project Goals
- Replace the deteriorated driveway apron.
- Improve drainage beneath the driveway entrance.
- Install new asphalt for a smooth driving surface.
- Protect the driveway with a fresh sealcoat.
- Enhance long-term durability and curb appeal.
- Driveway Apron Replacement
The existing asphalt driveway apron was removed along with the old steel culvert.
A new 17-foot steel culvert with flared ends was installed to improve water flow beneath the driveway entrance. After compacting the gravel base, a new 3-inch-thick asphalt apron was installed to create a durable transition from the roadway to the driveway.
Asphalt Driveway Replacement
The existing asphalt driveway from the garage to the public sidewalk was removed and replaced.
After compacting the existing gravel base, a new 3-inch-thick asphalt surface was installed to provide a smooth, durable driving surface built for long-term performance.
Driveway Sealcoating
The project was completed with a professional sealcoat application to help protect the asphalt from weather, moisture, UV exposure, and everyday wear while enhancing its appearance.
Why Driveway Improvements Matter
A quality driveway depends on proper drainage, a stable foundation, and routine maintenance.
Replacing worn asphalt, improving drainage with a new culvert, and protecting the surface with sealcoating help maximize the life of the driveway while improving both performance and curb appeal.
Project Highlights
- Asphalt driveway apron replacement.
- Steel culvert installation with flared ends.
- Gravel base compaction.
- New 3-inch asphalt installation.
- Complete driveway resurfacing.
- Professional driveway sealcoating.
- Improved drainage.
- Enhanced curb appeal and long-term durability.
As you browse through the photos, you will see the driveway demolition, culvert installation, asphalt paving, sealcoating, and the completed improvements.
The result is a property in Deer Park, IL with a new asphalt driveway, upgraded drainage, and a durable surface designed to provide reliable performance for years to come.
Please call 847.698.6868 or Contact Us
Tommy Pollina Landscape Company – serving Chicagoland since 1982.
Landscaping Services
- Emergency / Expedited Drainage
- Drainage
- Sump Pump Solutions
- Basement Waterproofing
- Grading and Regrading
- Landscape Design
- Landscape Installations, Plantings
- Lawn Maintenance
- Spring Cleanup
- Stump Grinding
- Tree Triming, Tree Removal, Stump Grinding
- Artificial Turf Installations
- Pool Removal
- Planters
- Irrigation and Sprinkler System
- Seasonal Planter, Potted Plants
- Cemetery Management
- Outdoor Design & Build: Full Outsource Project
- Custom Putting Greens
- Summer Makeover
- Trimming & Pruning
- Lighting
- Mulch
- Waterscaping
- Fall Plantings
- Fall Cleanup
- Seasonal Color: Fall and Holiday
- Holiday Decor, Holiday Lighting
- Snow and Ice Management
Featured Landscaping Projects
- Planting Flowers – Lanscaping Project in Kenilworth
- Emergency Drainage & Grading Fix Project in Northfield Township / Glenview
- Evanston Backyard Outdoor Kitchen and Chimney Construction with Stucco and Lannon Stone Features
- Park Ridge Backyard Privacy Landscaping with Emerald Green Arborvitae and Fence Line Planting
- Niles Backyard Drainage, Excavation & Fence Installation Project
- Foundation Grading and Drainage Improvement Project in Winnetka
- Concrete Hardscape and Landscape Renovation Project in Inverness, IL with Patio and Retaining Wall
- Backyard Drainage System and Grading Improvements Project in Des Plaines
- Southeast Downspout Drainage Installation in Lake Bluff, IL
- Concrete Driveway Curbs & Channel Drain Installation Project in Des Plaines, IL
- Trimming and Pruning Service – Project in Wilmette
- Wilmette Design Build Hardscape Renovation with Unilock Pavers, Custom Railings, and Integrated Drainage
- Park Ridge double-lot landscape installation project
- Custom Holiday Winter Container Pot Installation Project in Glenview
- Landscape Planting and Privacy Screening Installation Project in Wilmette
- Sump Pump Flow Well Drainage Project in Arlington Heights, IL for Improved Water Management
- Drainage System and Side Yard Grading Project in Harwood Heights, IL
- Fall Planter Planting & Seasonal Flower Installation in Arlington Heights, IL
- Paver Walkway, Patio Restoration & Gutter Extension Project in Riverwoods
- Drainage Landscaping Project in Northbrook
- Planting-Bed Landscape Installation Project in Winnetka
- Evanston custom outdoor kitchen island construction project
- Lincoln Park Garage Drainage Project with Nds-Channel Drain
- Chicago Foundation Drainage and Swale Grading Project
- Driveway, Walkway, and Patio Hardscape Restoration Project in Glencoe
- Bush Trimming, Tree Pruning, and Landscape Cleanup Project in Glenview, IL
- Drainage System and Retaining Wall Installation in Prospect Heights, IL
- Landscape Edging, Rock Border & Berm Installation in Arlington Heights
- Seasonal Planter Design & Installation for Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer in Chicago
- Drainage Landscaping Project in Lake Forest
- Wilmette New Construction Landscaping with Bluestone Porch, Unilock Pavers, Deck, Sod, Irrigation, and Drainage Systems
- Wilmette arborvitae wall project with layered shrubs, trees, privacy, curb appeal, and integrated landscaping
- Lake Zurich outdoor enhancement and planting project
- Park Ridge Front Staircase and Walkway Restoration Project
- Chicago Backyard Privacy Landscaping Project with Arborvitaes & Evergreens
- Sump Pump Discharge Extension and Drainage Improvement Project in Mount Prospect
- Brick Step Repair and Loose Brick Restoration Project in Wheeling
- Drainage project in Schiller Park, IL with 6-inch PVC piping, downspout connections, French drain, and river rock drainage system.
- Window Well, Downspout & Grading Drainage Project in Glencoe
- Starting a New Drainage Project in the City of Des Plaines
- Brick Driveway Channel Drain Project in the Village of Riverwoods
- Schaumburg driveway reconstruction project with asphalt, concrete, Geo Grid, retaining wall, NDS drainage, and brick borders
- Park Ridge Landscape Lighting Installation Project
- Park Ridge Drainage System Replacement Project – Foundation Flooding Repair and PVC Regrading Solution