Jellisons Best Blacktop

Welcome to Best BlackTop, your trusted partner for asphalt paving solutions since 1947. As a family-owned and operated business, we have built our reputation on providing top-quality service and craftsmanship to each and every one of our clients. Our hands-on approach ensures that the owners are on-site for every installation, guaranteeing the highest level of expertise and attention to detail. With over 70 years of experience in the industry, Best BlackTop is committed to delivering superior results that stand the test of time.

Our Services

At Best BlackTop, we specialize in a wide range of asphalt paving services, including:

• Driveway Replacement: We offer reliable and efficient driveway replacement services, using the highest quality materials and equipment to ensure a long-lasting and durable solution.
• Parking Lots: Whether you're in need of a new parking lot for your commercial or industrial property, or simply require repairs and maintenance, Best BlackTop has the expertise and resources to get the job done right.
• Commercial Paving: From parking lots and roadways to playgrounds and sports courts, Best BlackTop has the experience and equipment to handle all your commercial paving needs.

Our Commitment to Quality and Customer Satisfaction

At Best BlackTop, we pride ourselves on our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Our hands-on approach ensures that the owners are on-site for every installation, guaranteeing the highest level of expertise and attention to detail. We use only the best materials and equipment to ensure a long-lasting and durable solution, and our team of experts is dedicated to delivering superior results that exceed your expectations.

Our Service Area

Our service area covers most of the Twin Cities. We are located at 22951 Valley Forge Rd., Elko, MN 020 and we primarily serve Dakota and Scott Counties, Lakeville, Apple Valley, Rosemount, Eagan, Inver Grove Heights, Burnsville, Savage, Shakopee, Eden Prairie, and Chanhassen.

Frequently Asked Questions

*What forms of payment does Best BlackTop accept?*

We accept Cash, Check, or Credit Card Payments for the deposit and final payment.

*How can I avoid tire marks in my new asphalt?*

Your new asphalt will be very pliable. Do not drive on the new asphalt for one week. Do not park on the new asphalt for 30 days. After 30 days, you can still get blemishes in your driveway. Please do not put items like chairs, tables, bike kickstands, gas grills, portable basketball nets, or flower pots on the new asphalt. Those items will cause imperfections in the new asphalt. If you park anything long-term on the asphalt, place plywood under the item to disburse the weight. Do not allow roll-off dumpsters on your asphalt.

*Can I add a new layer of asphalt over my existing driveway?*

We do not recommend overlaying residential driveways. The base under the new asphalt helps determine how long it will last. Installing new asphalt over bad asphalt will cause the new asphalt layer to fail prematurely.

*How thick should my driveway be?*

Residential driveways should be between 2-3" thick after compaction.

*Should I sealcoat my new asphalt?*

We recommend waiting at least one full summer after your asphalt is installed before seal coating.

*What will change with my yard?*

Your yard may be slightly higher or lower than your new asphalt. Your driveway has been in your yard for probably 20+ years. During that time, the sod has continued to thicken and grow while your asphalt has stayed static. It is common for your sod to be overgrown 6"-12" along the adjacent areas of the driveway. Once we remove the asphalt under the grass and string line and cut a new straight line for your new driveway, it can be a different elevation. It is your job to fix the landscaping, as needed, once the project is completed.

*What type of asphalt does Best BlackTop use?*

We use a driveway mix that is manufactured just before we pick it up, and we install it HOT! Specifically, we use Level 3 Super Pave, specifically called 95340 or Technically SPWEA340B, which contains 1/2" or 9.5mm screened aggregate, fines, and a hot "B" oil as a binder. This mix is the Cadillac of driveway mixes because it contains a higher concentration of washed materials and a super strong binder with the "B" oil. ("B" is a grade of Binder Oil which is a range from "C" to "H")