Asphalt and road service supports remodeling by establishing or restoring driveways, access lanes, parking pads, walkways, and utility cuts. Work spans site verification and utility locates, grading and subgrade proof-rolling, aggregate base installation, edge restraint, and hot-mix asphalt placement with proper lift thickness and compaction. It also covers trench restoration, pothole repair, mill-and-overlay, crack sealing, sealcoating, light striping, and clean tie-ins to concrete, pavers, and thresholds. Planning addresses drainage, permits, traffic control, and seasonal temperature windows, with documentation for mix, joints, compaction, and open-to-traffic timing.

Applications

• New or replacement driveways and access roads
• Parking pads, turnouts, and service aprons
• Trench and utility cut restoration after upgrades
• Walkways and site paths (asphalt or permeable options)
• Edge transitions at garage slabs, curbs, and pavers

Process overview

• Survey and layout: limits, elevations, and drainage path
• Utility locates (call before you dig) and access planning
• Excavation, subgrade proof-rolling, and remediation of soft spots
• Base installation: graded aggregate, moisture conditioning, and compaction
• Tack coat at interfaces; asphalt placement by paver or hand
• Compaction: steel drum and plate tamping at edges and joints
• Joints, edges, and transitions finished to adjacent materials
• Clean-up, barricades, and open-to-traffic timing

Drainage and grading

• Target slopes for positive drainage away from structures
• Swales, catch basins, and trench drains at low points
• Permeable asphalt or paver zones where infiltration is approved
• Freeze–thaw considerations and runoff paths to compliant outlets

Materials and assemblies

• Hot-mix asphalt lifts suited to climate and loading
• Aggregate base and geotextiles for separation and stability
• Edge restraints: concrete, paver soldiers, or asphalt berms
• Sealcoats (asphalt-emulsion; coal-tar alternatives where banned)
• Crack sealants and cold patch for targeted maintenance

Tie-ins and coordination

• Transitions to garage slabs, sidewalks, and stone or paver fields
• Clearances for gates, doors, and drainage grates
• Scheduling with utility, landscape, concrete, and delivery access needs
• Traffic control: cones, signage, and flagging where required

Quality benchmarks

• Uniform slope with no ponding at the surface
• Compaction meeting target density; stable edges and joints
• Clean, straight lines at borders and accurate tie-in elevations
• Mix and lift thickness documented; temperature observed during placement

Maintenance and care

• Post-install traffic limits and turning restrictions during initial cure
• Periodic crack sealing and sealcoating per climate and use
• Prompt patching of utility cuts or localized failures
• Keep drains clear; avoid de-icers that damage adjacent finishes

Typical timeline

• Survey, layout, and locates: 1–5 days (locate timing varies)
• Excavation and base prep: 1–2 days for a standard driveway
• Paving and compaction: same day for small areas; 1–2 days for larger scopes
• Open to light traffic: typically 24–48 hours (climate dependent)

Limits and considerations

• Weather and temperature windows affect placement and compaction
• Subgrade moisture or poor soils may require stabilization
• Permits, inspections, and curb-cut approvals may be required
• Loads from heavy equipment and dumpsters influence section design

Deliverables at completion

• Mix design, lift thickness, and compaction notes
• Joint and edge locations with photos of tie-ins
• Open-to-traffic guidance and maintenance recommendations
• As-built sketch of drainage features and any subsurface work

Well-prepared subgrades, controlled slopes, and clean transitions produce asphalt work that looks tidy on day one and weathers predictably over time.