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So started talking with contractors. Seems that due to the economy, the difference in price of asphalt = $6 per ton and concrete = $7 per ton worked in my favor, so I had it all removed and concrete put in.
They had to jack hammer out the step. It was over 8 inches deepso they stopped. Put rebar into the foundation so the new one won't move, layered the gravel and then the new concrete.
They poured this morning, so we can't walk on it until Friday, can drive on it about Sunday. Looks good!
Now it all slopes AWAY from the house, so water run off won't head to my cellar.
Part of the front walkway -- one "block" also got replaced (wasn't in the plan, but came out with the old driveway)
Down at the street edge, we all have curb stone sunk in. That would have given me 2 seams, so they removed the top of that as well. There will be only one seam. They made the outline look like the curb.
There is a concrete slab step out the back door of the garage, which I didn't photo. Also got replaced.
Now just a matter of keeping it clear until it cures. Whew!
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Oh, and the contractor told us to not use salt products on it in the wintertime to get rid of ice (it is concrete like yours). I am wondering what we will do since my front walk (which was also replaced) is in the shade of the house and the sun can never reach it to melt it. I guess we will just fall a lot this winter! 
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