Asphalt Driveway Installation

What This Service Involves

Asphalt remains a popular driveway choice for its lower cost, quick installation, and smooth finish. Success in our climate depends on a strong compacted base and correct grading so water sheds off rather than pooling and undermining the surface. We compact the aggregate, place and roll the asphalt, and shape the edges for durability. With periodic sealing, an asphalt driveway holds up well against Northwest rain. We handle the grading, drainage, and any permits so the finished drive performs and looks clean.

Benefits

Cost-effective and quick to install; Smooth, seamless driving surface; Flexes with temperature changes; Easy to seal and maintain over time; Ready to use soon after installation

Our Process

1) Excavate and shape the driveway to grade; 2) Install and compact a crushed-rock base; 3) Place and roll the asphalt to the specified thickness; 4) Form the edges and let the surface cure before use

What Affects the Cost

Driveway area and asphalt thickness; Base depth needed for the soil conditions; Grading and drainage requirements; Site access for paving equipment; Removal of any existing surface

Best Time of Year

Asphalt is best placed in warm, dry weather from late spring through early fall so it compacts and cures correctly.