Allied Blacktop was contacted by a North St. Paul city official a week ago. The official wanted Allied Blacktop to place a bid for their upcoming street and utility improvement project. He was only asking the top asphalt company North St. Paul officials could respect. The Allied Blacktop went out and evaluated and inspected the street and utility project, then submitted the bid. The official said that a lot of details still need to be worked out, but was highly impressed with Allied Blacktop for our professionalism and efficiency in producing a thorough estimate for a substantial project, and they were definitely considering them as their North St. Paul asphalt company.

Allied Blacktop received a call from the city official yesterday, and he let us know that we were selected for the street and utility improvement project. He said that every member on the board was impressed with our bid, because it was affordable for the community, and that they checked out of previous work that we have done for businesses, and every member on the board agreed that Allied Blacktop was the only asphalt company North St. Paul residents could trust. We were thrilled with the news, and we will provide the highest quality of asphalt work for North St. Paul. Each crew member is talking about this upcoming project, and looking forward to improving the streets that each resident uses daily. Allied Blacktop is the asphalt company that you can depend on.

Recently Allied Blacktop received a call from a local drive-up stand in Hugo. The company was in need of great services for professional asphalt repair Hugo, MN could provide, and we were more than happy to come to their premises to assess their needs and to provide them with a price quote for the work which we were going to perform. During the course of the past few months, the drive-up stand business owner noticed the pavement had begun cracking, chipping, and was losing structural integrity. This was due to hot, humid weather, storms, and the hot and rainy season which had taken over in recent months.

Upon visiting their drive-up stand, we immediately spotted the damage, and we provided them with a quote for the asphalt repair services we would provide. We impressed the business owner with our expertise, our friendly techs, and the knowledge we had in the paving industry in general, and the owner decided to hire us for the job. We completed the repairs in no time at all, which they were thrilled by and even more glad to have our guarantee to back up our good work.

We understand that damage can occur to pavement due to weather extremes, daily use, driving, and other potential issues which cause damage. For local business owners in need of damage repair services, you can rely on us to provide any services you need. We are a company which is ready to do the work when you call, and we will complete each job on time and on budget as always.

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Our company was recently contacted by a man from Mahtomedi, MN, about providing services to build a race track for go karts in town. The gentleman was a bit older, was well off, and wanted to do something great for the local community. This is when he decided to call a local Asphalt Paving Mahtomedi, and contacted our team at Allied Blacktop. We discussed the project, the size, the cost, and details about the construction. Although he decided against the construction being done, and did not complete any other projects with us, he was extremely pleased with the services we provided, our knowledge, expertise, and level of experience in the field.

Although we were not able to assist this gentleman as he decided against the construction of the track, we were extremely pleased with how much referral business he has brought our way in the Mahtomedi area. We thought it would be appropriate to give a nod to someone who has provided referral upon referral for us. It has really validated our efforts to provide the friendliest asphalt paving Mahtomedi residents will spread the word about. and we are pleased to provide quality paving services to these new customers. Not only do we pride ourselves in providing excellent work and quality service, but we also strive to provide customers an unparalleled customer service experience along with reasonable prices for the work.

As a team working in the asphalt industry for many years, we look forward to working with these new clients and hope to provide the highest quality services in the future. For any and all asphalt paving in Mahtomedi please call us today.

After a long, harsh winter a local grocery store noticed the surfaces in their parking lot had become soft and damaged due to salt erosion, and contacted Allied Blacktop for the best overlay Fridley could be serviced with. Not only did we provide the necessary repair work to fix the damaged areas and to provide the structural stability it needed, but we also created a smoother, finer looking, which truly helped change the exterior appearance of this grocery store. We ensured the new ground was better suited for sealcoating, which further allowed us to apply a protective surface and helped prevent from further damage this winter, and in years to come.

Not only did we provide the quality services this grocery merchant was looking for, we helped to provide a solid ground for their customers to walk over, park their cars on, and gain access to and from the grocery store entry way as well. We completely resurfaced the damaged areas, and applied a protective coating which will help prevent this issue from occurring in the future again. We ourselves have experienced quite a few harsh winter days in Fridley, which does result in softening and damage to pavement and other hard surfaces.

We are pleased to learn that this grocery store was happy with our work, and that their new sealcoated asphalt parking lot looks exceptional. Not only do we provide the highest quality overlay services, we can provide other paving and similar services to local customers in the area as well. For the local residents and commercial clients in the area in need of overlay and other paving services, we are the premier company to contact in Fridley. We look forward to helping others in the area, and providing the same high quality services we were able to provide for this local grocery store.

The owner of a parking lot contacted Allied Blacktop to have striping done. The parking lot was just installed about a year ago, but the striping had never been applied. The parking lot was adjacent to a few soccer fields in a park, so the contract for the parking lot area was made to include extra wide parking stalls to accommodate sport utility vehicles.

Allied Blacktop let the parking lot owner know that we provide striping Columbia Heights businesses can depend up. Allied Blacktop uses the latest technology and equipment for all asphalt projects, and we provide parking lot striping that abides by the state’s requirements. The Allied Blacktop asphalt specialists met with the customer to evaluate the parking lot, and provide an estimate for the striping. The customer agreed to the bid, and asked us to do the striping during a weekday, because the parking lot would need to be available during the weekends as there were a lot of soccer games scheduled. The Allied Blacktop crew arrived as scheduled, then applied the striping. The crew made sure that the striping was made for wide parking spots for large SUV’s as requested. The owner contacted us a week later to let us know that the striping was exactly on point. He said some of the soccer parents commented that they liked the larger parking spots. The customer said he was glad that he contacted Allied Blacktop, because we provided him with striping Columbia Heights parents could appreciate.

A few local church deacons contacted Allied Blacktop to see how much Mounds View sealcoating would cost for their parking lot. The church parking lot needed to have strength and durability added to it. Having sealcoating done to the parking lot would provide this, and it would also make the parking lot look smoother and nicer. The Allied Blacktop specialists met with the deacons to go over the parking lot and to give them an estimate. The deacons had to present the estimate to the congregation, then the congregation would have to agree to have the sealcoating done, so it was important that the estimate was fairly priced.

Once the deacons had the bid they presented it to the congregation. The congregation decided it would be best to have the parking lot outside the church seal coated, because it would end up saving the church money in the long run. The congregation eventually donated enough money for the sealcoating after they had seen examples of some of the work that Allied Blacktop had produced in the past. The Allied Blacktop crew arrived at the church and began the sealcoating process. The sealcoating was exactly what the church needed. The congregation was pleased with the work provided, and said that their parking lot sealcoating Mounds View residents could appreciate.

Allied Blacktop is the number one leader in sealcoating for all organizations and businesses in Mounds View. We pride ourselves in giving our customers high quality sealcoating that will add durability, strength, and that curb appeal that each business wants.

It’s different every year: the day the road restrictions are lifted and we can finally get to work undoing the damage that the winter has done. Extreme cold, ground-in dirt and salt, thawing snow, all have made their mark. The sooner we get to work, the better chance we have of repairing minor issues before they become major, and this can save you a bundle in the long run. Don’t wait to get started on your spring cleanup planning!

Once those restrictions are lifted our calendar gets jam-packed, so we encourage everyone to get in touch asap. Give us a call or drop a line.

Necessity, the mother of invention this Winter

This winter brought severe cold to many parts of the U.S., and DOTs have had to get plenty creative to keep up with the snowfall. According to Asphalt Magazine, new machines with ice-breaking attachments, innovative “tow plows” and potato juice have all played their part in getting us through this record-breaking season. Yes, potato juice was found by TDOT (Tennessee Department of Transportation) to be a great, biodegradable ice-melter! See more in this interesting article about how creativity went to new heights, even as temps went to new lows.

The snow may be covering the asphalt but there’s still work to do during the chilly season. One thing we encourage people to do over the winter is think about their upcoming projects and talk to us with any questions. We can help you plan your asphalt project down to the last detail and also help you with estimates and budgeting. When the ice thaws we’re ready to roll!

Other winter activities include emergency pothole repair, smoothing out “tripping hazards” from heaving in pavement, and excess snow hauling. If your snow is piling up on your parking lot or roadway and the snowplows are having trouble finding more places to put it, get in touch! We’ll haul it away in a jiffy!

Like to drive big trucks and work with nice people? Allied is already accepting applications for next season and during the winter we talk to as many folks as we can. Allied, is looking for foremen (some experience required), operators, truck drivers, and laborers. A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) class “A” or “B” is preferred, but not mandatory.

Want to learn more? Get in touch any time, we’re here to answer any questions you have. You can also call 763-425-0575.

Happy Holidays!

One of this country’s earliest paving projects was the paving of Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, D.C. This project used asphalt provided by a Trinidad Lake exporter, and reportedly the road lasted 11 years – not bad for pre-petroleum product. In the mid 1870’s refined petroleum asphalt was developed, and another huge advance was the introduction of a laboratory testing method first developed in France. Modern asphalt was tested and perfected in order to accommodate the booming automobile population. By 1910, refined petroleum dominated as the asphalt of choice.

Potholes are not a modern invention! Asphalt maintenance on a Pennsylvania highway, 1920.

In 1956 the demand for asphalt reached a record level when Dwight Eisenhower’s Federal Aid Highway Act provided for the most extensive highway infrastructure on the planet. The highways were largely built with asphalt, although some state highway departments opted for concrete. The modern highway system was born.

Today, asphalt still resembles these early formulas with the addition of binding agents that prevent rutting, provide more drainage and add durability. The benefits of asphalt are timeless: Rapid drying, good drainage and relative low cost make it the winning choice yesterday and today!

Thanks to From Liquid Lake to Superpave, the evolution of hot mix asphalt, an article which first appeared in Asphalt Contractor magazine, February 1999.

Celebrating the job(s) well done!

Allied celebrated the July 4th of July and a record summer with a hot grill, burgers and plenty of fixings. The party was a thank you to our hard-working team for making this summer possible. Despite a shorter season due to the weather, Allied has seen unprecedented growth this summer. A steady workload will keep us busy well into the fall. Thanks everyone!

Allied crews take a quick break before getting back to the blacktop!

Our crews are all over Minnesota this summer. Here are a few snapshots from folks in the field.

Chip sealcoating at Mystic Lake Casino

Finishing touches at Rosedale

Perfecting a University of MN parking lot

We’ll also be working on the Muller Theater parking lot for a blockbuster summer event!

Minnesota menace: Secrets of our pothole problem

Road crews dot the highways and streets during the summer. Although they add to frustrations and delays for drivers, they’re providing a crucial service: Saving our cars from shattering potholes! But why is Minnesota so prone to potholes in the first place? Here are a few clues.

• Extreme temperatures. The wide swings from below freezing to above 80 degrees in summer cause water to freeze and shift under pavement.
• Rain! Minnesota is known for snow, but we also get a lot more rain in the Spring than many places, creating soft, bog-like conditions.
• Unstable sub-soils. Minnesota is full of clay and swamp-land soils that erode from under roads and leave them weakened.
• Aging asphalt. Recent budget-tightening means asphalt is not being replaced as frequently.

Want to know more? Check out Anatomy of A Pothole prepared by Anoka County. And remember, give road crews a break and plenty of room. After all, they’re saving your shocks!