Asphalt paving built on a base that lasts

How we do it

Most asphalt failures start underneath. Before we pave, we excavate soft spots, grade for drainage and build a compacted base suited to the traffic it will carry, from a family car to loaded trucks.

We then lay hot-mix asphalt, roll it while it is at the right temperature and finish the edges cleanly. Every job gets a clear written estimate, and we keep you updated on timing from start to finish.

What goes into a paving job

• Site prep: removing old pavement where needed, digging out soft or clay-heavy spots and setting the grade so water drains off the surface.
• Base: crushed rock laid and compacted in lifts. The base carries the load; the asphalt is the wearing surface.
• Paving: hot-mix asphalt placed at the right thickness for the traffic and rolled while hot so it compacts properly.
• Finish: clean edges, smooth transitions to garages, roads and concrete, and striping for lots.

Paving in Texas soil and heat

Much of Central Texas sits on expansive clay that swells when wet and shrinks in drought, and summer sun bakes asphalt hard. Both are why base and drainage matter more here than almost anywhere. A thicker, well-compacted base, good grading and sealcoating on schedule are what let asphalt last 15 to 20 years or more instead of cracking within a few seasons.

After we pave

Stay off new asphalt with vehicles for at least 24 hours and up to 72 hours, longer in hot weather. For the first few weeks, avoid sharp turns in place and parking heavy trailers or equipment in one spot. Plan the first sealcoat about six months to a year after paving, then every two to three years.

Planning a project? See planning a paving project from estimate to first drive, concrete vs. asphalt and how to hire a paving contractor.