You’re not paving for fun. You need proper drainage so water doesn’t pool by your garage. You need thickness that handles the load. You need a surface that lasts longer than the payment plan.
Here’s what that looks like: water runs where it should. No ice rink every January. No spiderweb cracks after one freeze-thaw cycle. Just smooth, solid asphalt doing exactly what you paid for.
The difference is what happens before asphalt gets laid. Proper base prep. Real grading. Attention to details that don’t show in pictures but show up in longevity. Most contractors skip this because it takes time and you can’t see it. We don’t.
Whether it’s residential driveway paving, a commercial parking lot, or industrial paving that takes serious abuse, the process stays the same. Build the foundation right. Grade for water. Install asphalt thick enough for the job. Compact properly.
We have roots in this industry going back to 1948. Three-quarters of a century of knowing what works, what fails, and why.
We serve Titusville, NJ and Hunterdon County with a straightforward approach: one crew, one job at a time. No juggling six projects. When we’re on your property, that’s where our focus stays. Every project gets the same care whether it’s a home driveway or a commercial complex.
We’re the asphalt contractor who answers the phone. Shows up on schedule. Explains what we’re doing and why. The one you can reach after the job if questions come up. That matters more than you think until you’ve dealt with someone who vanishes after the deposit.
First, we remove what’s there. Old asphalt, concrete, gravel—it comes out. We don’t pave over problems.
Next is the part that determines if your driveway lasts five years or twenty-five: sub-base preparation. We grade the soil, compact it, install proper aggregate base. This foundation prevents settling, handles freeze-thaw cycles, gives asphalt something stable. We also set up drainage so water moves away from your property instead of pooling.
Then we lay the asphalt. Residential driveways typically get two to three inches of hot mix. Commercial paving and industrial projects get thicker applications based on traffic load. We grade smooth, create proper transitions to existing surfaces, compact with heavy rollers.
Compaction matters more than most realize. Proper rolling at correct temperature creates density. Density means durability. Rush this and you’ll have problems within a year.
You can walk on it within a day, drive carefully within a few days. Full curing takes about a month, but you’re not stuck without access.
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Every job starts with site evaluation. We assess drainage, existing conditions, what your property actually needs. Not what we can sell—what you need.
You get transparent pricing. No hidden fees or surprises. The estimate is what you pay unless you change scope.
For residential paving in Titusville, NJ, that means driveways built for New Jersey weather. Proper pitch for drainage. Edges that tie into existing surfaces without trip hazards. Thickness for regular vehicle traffic. Driveways that look better and function right.
Commercial paving gets the same foundation work with specs matching your use. Parking lots handle turning traffic, support heavier vehicles, often need striping and ADA compliance. Industrial sites might need thicker asphalt for equipment loads. We adjust based on what you’re doing with the surface.
We also handle water management and grading as standalone services. If your existing driveway or parking lot has drainage issues, sometimes that’s fixable without full replacement. We’ll tell you what makes sense for your situation and budget.
Titusville, NJ properties often deal with older infrastructure and challenging drainage. We’ve worked enough local sites to know what works and what causes problems. That knowledge saves you money and headaches.
With proper installation and reasonable maintenance, expect 20 to 30 years. Maybe more if conditions are right.
The key is “proper installation.” Most driveways that fail early fail because of poor base prep or drainage issues, not worn-out asphalt. Water seeps under the surface, freezes, expands, destroys the base. That creates cracks, potholes, eventual failure.
Solid base, working drainage, sealcoat every few years—your driveway outlasts most other things you’ll fix around your house. Cut corners on foundation work and you’re repaving in five years wondering what happened.
Overlay means paving new asphalt over your existing driveway. Complete replacement means removing everything and starting from scratch.
Overlays work when your current driveway has solid base and only surface damage. If the foundation underneath is good and you just have cracking or wear on top, an overlay adds years at lower cost. You’re adding new surface over old.
Complete replacement is necessary when the base has failed, when there’s extensive cracking or settling, or when drainage problems have compromised the foundation. If water got under and damaged the sub-base, an overlay is lipstick on a pig. Same problems will return fast. We’ll tell you honestly which makes sense. No point doing an overlay if it won’t hold up.
Residential driveways typically run $3 to $7 per square foot for complete installation, depending on site conditions, access, prep work needed. A standard two-car driveway might be $3,000 to $8,000.
Commercial projects vary more because of size, thickness requirements, site complexity. Parking lots, access roads, industrial surfaces need different specs than home driveways.
The wide range comes down to what your property needs. Good existing conditions and straightforward access keep costs lower. Drainage problems, extensive removal, difficult access push costs up. There’s no honest way to give precise numbers without seeing your property. Anyone quoting over the phone without looking is guessing. You’ll pay for that guess eventually.
Late spring through early fall. Roughly May through October, with the sweet spot being late spring and early fall when temperatures are moderate.
Asphalt needs warm temperatures to compact and cure properly. Too cold, the material cools too fast and doesn’t achieve proper density. Too hot, it’s difficult to work with and may not set right. You want ambient temps above 50 degrees, ideally higher.
Rain is also a factor. We can’t pave in wet conditions, and fresh asphalt shouldn’t be exposed to rain before it sets. New Jersey weather means planning around forecasts and sometimes adjusting schedules.
Fall is often ideal. Temps are still warm enough, rain is less frequent than spring, and you’re ready before winter. Spring works but you’re racing unpredictable weather. Summer is fine, just hotter. Winter is generally off the table unless it’s emergency commercial work that can’t wait.
Yes, and every three to five years is standard. Sealcoating isn’t required, but it extends driveway life significantly.
Sealcoat is a protective layer shielding asphalt from UV rays, water penetration, chemical damage from oil and gas. It fills small surface cracks before they become big cracks. Makes your driveway look fresh and dark instead of faded gray.
The three-to-five-year window depends on traffic, weather exposure, installation quality. Heavy use or full sun all day might benefit from more frequent applications. Shaded with light use can go longer.
Don’t sealcoat too soon after installation. New asphalt needs six months to a year to fully cure first. After that, regular applications are cheap insurance against expensive repairs. It’s easier to spend a few hundred every few years on sealcoating than several thousand on repaving because small problems became big ones.
Check references, verify insurance, pay attention to communication during estimates. If something feels off, it probably is.
Reliable contractors show previous work, provide references you can contact, explain their process clearly. They’ll tell you what’s included and what isn’t. Won’t pressure you to sign immediately or demand large upfront deposits.
Insurance matters. If someone gets hurt on your property or something gets damaged during work, you want the contractor’s insurance to cover it. Ask for proof of liability insurance and workers’ comp. Legitimate contractors have this and provide it without hesitation.
Pay attention to communication. Do they return calls? Show up on time for estimates? Explain things clearly? If they’re disorganized or hard to reach before hiring, it won’t improve after they have your money. The estimate process tells you how the actual project will go. Trust your gut. If someone’s price is dramatically lower than other quotes, there’s a reason, and it’s not generosity. They’re cutting corners or planning change orders later.
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