Driveway Paving
Replacing a cracked, sunken or crumbling driveway with smooth new asphalt.
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Asphalt Driveway Installation in Virginia
For new homes, gravel driveways that keep washing out, or a driveway that needs a new shape. We lay out the drive, build the base from the ground up and pave it in one clean job.
About asphalt driveway installation
A new driveway, built from the ground up
A new driveway starts with layout: where it meets the road, how it curves, how wide it should be for the vehicles you park, and where the water will go. Then we excavate to firm soil, lay and compact the stone base, and pave.
Turning gravel into asphalt is one of the most common driveway upgrades. Existing gravel can sometimes become part of the new base after it's regraded and compacted, which can keep the cost down. We'll tell you honestly whether yours is usable.
What's included
- Layout of the drive, turnarounds and parking pads
- Excavation and removal of soft soil
- Stone base, graded for drainage and compacted
- Hot-mix asphalt laid with a paver
- A smooth tie-in at the road and the garage
- Topsoil touch-up along the new edges
The job, step by step
How asphalt driveway installation works
- 01
Lay it out
We mark the drive, the turn at the road and any parking pads with you.
- 02
Dig and base
We excavate to firm soil, then grade and compact the stone base.
- 03
Pave
Hot mix goes down with a paver and is rolled smooth and tight.
- 04
Finish
Edges are cleaned up, topsoil is touched up and you get care tips.
Before and after
Gravel driveway
A worn gravel driveway rebuilt as a new asphalt drive, from the road to the garage. Photographed on a Quality Asphalt job before our Virginia crew started.
Questions
Asphalt Driveway Installation FAQ
Can you pave over my gravel driveway?
Often, yes. If the existing gravel is deep and firm enough, we regrade and compact it as part of the base. Thin or muddy gravel needs more stone or excavation first. We check during the estimate.
How long does a new driveway take?
Most residential installs take one to three days from excavation to paving, depending on size and how much base work is needed. Weather can move the schedule.
When can I drive on my new driveway?
Wait about three days before driving on it and longer before parking heavy vehicles. Fresh asphalt stays soft for a while, especially in summer heat, so avoid turning the steering wheel while parked.
Related
Services that go with it
Asphalt Paving
New asphalt for driveways, lots, private roads, farm lanes and pads, laid on a compacted stone base.
Asphalt Sealcoating
A protective coat that shields asphalt from sun, water and spills and brings back the deep black finish.
Asphalt Driveway Installation across Virginia 24 towns
Richmond and the Tri-Cities
Caroline and Louisa counties
Northern Neck and Middle Peninsula
James River and Williamsburg
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- 1Send the form or callTwo minutes is all it takes.
- 2We look at the siteWe measure, check drainage and the ground, and answer your questions.
- 3You get a clear priceWhat the job needs, what it costs, and when we can do it.