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Smooth starts below the surface

Asphalt Paving in Metro Detroit

New driveways, lots and pathways across Detroit and Metro Detroit, paved over a base we've actually prepared. Paving over failing subgrade just moves the problem a couple of seasons down the calendar.

Capabilities

What this scope covers.

New driveways, lots and pathways paved over a base we've actually prepared, not just covered over.

01Driveway & lot paving

Binder and surface courses at proper compacted thickness.

02Asphalt approaches

Clean tie-ins to the road with correct slope.

03Pathways & aprons

Smaller-scope paving held to the same standard.

04Base repair & prep

Soft spots dug out and rebuilt before anything gets paved.

How we do it

Start to finish

01

Evaluate the base

We probe for soft spots and check drainage. If the base is the problem, paving over it wastes your money and we'll say so.

02

Excavate & build base

Grade, add and compact aggregate, correct the slope so water sheds.

03

Pave & compact

Hot-mix placed at temperature and rolled to density. Compaction is what determines lifespan.

04

Edge, clean & advise

Edges dressed, site cleaned, and clear guidance on cure time and first-season care.

Common questions

Straight answers

Asphalt or concrete for a driveway?

Asphalt costs less up front, goes in faster and handles freeze-thaw movement well, but it needs sealcoating every few years. Concrete costs more and needs less maintenance. It's a budget and maintenance-appetite question, not a right-answer question.

How soon can I drive on new asphalt?

Usually 24–72 hours depending on temperature. Avoid parking in the same spot or turning the wheel while stationary for the first few weeks.

How long does asphalt last?

15–20 years with sealcoating and crack sealing on schedule. Considerably less without.

Let's talk scope

Need asphalt paving in Detroit or Metro Detroit?

Send the address and a photo of the area — we'll come back with a written number and a start date.

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