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 You can save a bundle on a new driveway by using crushed rock instead of concrete or asphalt or other paving materials. Although concrete or asphalt are most commonly seen, especially in housing developments, crushed rock is far less expensive and faster to install. Top of the line options like cobblestone and pavers will cost $6 to $13 per square foot to install. The cost of concrete will be between $3 and $6.50 per square foot, depending on the amount of preparation required (gravel base) and whether you choose plain concrete or colored concrete or concrete with aggregate exposed on the top layer. Asphalt also requires a gravel base and will then run $2.00 to $7.50 per square foot. Crushed rock, on the other hand, costs about $1 per square foot for a 2-inch-thick layer. Crushed rock may be granite, limestone, concrete or shale, and it is as easy to install as dumping and spreading it.
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