You’re not just paying for fresh asphalt. You’re investing in a surface that drains properly, handles New Jersey winters, and doesn’t crack apart in two years because someone skipped the base work.
When a paving contractor does it right, you get a driveway that looks clean, slopes correctly, and sheds water instead of pooling it. You get parking lot paving that your customers can actually use without dodging potholes. And you get to stop worrying about whether you’ll need to redo the whole thing next season.
That’s what happens when the crew takes the time to prep, grade, and compact before they ever lay asphalt. It’s not glamorous, but it’s the difference between paving that lasts a decade and paving that fails in three years.
We’ve been handling residential paving and commercial projects in Titusville and across Hunterdon County since the family got into the business back in 1948. That’s three generations of learning what works, what doesn’t, and how to handle the soil and drainage issues common to this area.
Our approach is simple: one project at a time, full crew attention, no shortcuts. Whether it’s a residential driveway or a commercial parking lot, every job gets the same level of care. Our philosophy has always been to treat each client like the most important one—because when you’re the one writing the check, you are.
Titusville properties often deal with drainage challenges and freeze-thaw cycles that can destroy poorly installed asphalt. We build in solutions from the start, so you’re not calling someone back in a year to fix what should’ve been done right the first time.
First, our crew evaluates your property—looking at drainage, slope, soil conditions, and what the surface needs to handle. This isn’t a five-minute walkthrough. It’s about understanding how water moves across your site and where problems might show up later.
Next comes excavation and grading. Old asphalt or unstable material gets removed. The base gets graded to promote proper drainage and compacted to create a stable foundation. If your property has drainage issues, this is where they get addressed—before asphalt goes down.
Then the new asphalt gets installed in layers, compacted with heavy equipment to eliminate air pockets and ensure a dense, durable surface. Edges are finished clean, transitions are smooth, and the final surface is rolled to proper density. You’re left with a driveway or parking lot that’s ready to use, built to handle weather, and designed to last years—not months.
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You get full site evaluation and custom grading solutions designed for your property’s unique layout. That means addressing drainage problems before they become your problem. In Titusville, where properties often sit on varied terrain with natural water flow challenges, this step matters more than most contractors admit.
You also get honest communication throughout the project. No disappearing for days. No surprise costs that weren’t discussed up front. We work your job from start to finish without splitting time between three other sites, which means faster completion and fewer headaches for you.
We handle everything from residential driveway paving and installation to commercial parking lot paving and industrial surfaces that need to support heavy loads. We also provide asphalt repair services for existing surfaces showing wear. Seniors, military members, and first-time customers receive special discounts—because quality paving shouldn’t be out of reach for people who’ve earned a break.
A properly installed asphalt driveway or parking lot in Titusville should last 15 to 25 years, depending on usage, maintenance, and how well the base was prepared. New Jersey’s freeze-thaw cycles are tough on pavement, so longevity comes down to whether the contractor did the foundational work correctly.
If the base wasn’t compacted properly or drainage wasn’t addressed, you’ll see cracks and settling within a few years. But when the ground is graded right, the base is stable, and the asphalt is installed in proper layers, the surface holds up through winters, heavy rain, and daily wear.
Regular maintenance like sealcoating every few years can extend the life even further. But the real determining factor is what happens before the asphalt goes down—not after.
Asphalt paving costs in Titusville typically range from $3 to $7 per square foot for residential driveways, though the final price depends on several factors. The size of the area, thickness of asphalt, amount of excavation required, and drainage solutions all impact the total cost.
A standard two-car driveway might run between $2,500 and $6,000 depending on length and site conditions. Commercial parking lot paving costs more due to larger area and heavier-duty requirements. If your property needs significant grading work, old asphalt removal, or drainage system installation, that adds to the price—but it’s also what prevents you from repaving in three years.
The cheapest bid isn’t always the best value. A contractor who quotes significantly lower than others is probably cutting corners on base prep, asphalt thickness, or material quality. You’ll pay less now and more later when the surface fails early.
Most of the prep work falls on us, but there are a few things that make the process smoother. Clear any vehicles, equipment, or obstacles from the work area so our crew has full access. If you have lawn decorations, planters, or anything near the driveway edges, move those out of the way.
Let us know about any underground utilities, sprinkler lines, or drainage systems that might be affected. We’ll handle coordination with utility marking services, but it helps if you’re aware of anything unusual on your property.
Beyond that, plan for limited access to the paved area for at least 24 to 48 hours after installation. Fresh asphalt needs time to cure before you drive on it. We’ll walk you through timing and let you know exactly when you can use the surface again.
Drainage gets addressed during the grading phase, before any asphalt goes down. Our crew evaluates how water currently moves across your property and where it’s pooling or causing erosion. Then we adjust the grade to direct water away from structures and toward appropriate drainage points.
In some cases, that means regrading the entire base to create a slope that naturally sheds water. In other situations, it might require installing catch basins, French drains, or other drainage solutions to manage heavy runoff. Titusville properties often deal with clay soils and natural water flow patterns that need custom solutions—not one-size-fits-all approaches.
Ignoring drainage is one of the fastest ways to ruin new asphalt. Water that sits on or under the surface will cause cracking, heaving, and premature failure. Addressing it during installation means you won’t be dealing with standing water, ice patches, or structural damage down the road.
It depends on the condition of the existing surface and what’s underneath it. If your current driveway is relatively stable with minor surface cracks and no major settling or base failure, an overlay might work. That means milling down the old surface slightly and applying new asphalt on top.
But if the existing driveway has deep cracks, potholes, significant settling, or drainage problems, an overlay is just putting new asphalt over a failing base. You’ll end up with the same problems showing through in a year or two. In those cases, full removal and reinstallation is the smarter move.
We’ll assess your current driveway honestly and tell you which option makes sense. Sometimes an overlay saves money without sacrificing quality. Other times, it’s a waste of money that delays the inevitable. The right call depends on what’s actually happening with your specific property.
Project timelines depend on the scope of work, weather conditions, and our current schedule. We work one job at a time, which means when our crew is on your site, we’re focused entirely on your project—not splitting time between multiple jobs. That approach typically leads to faster completion than contractors who juggle several sites at once.
A standard residential driveway paving project usually takes one to three days from excavation to final compaction, assuming good weather. Larger commercial projects or jobs with extensive grading and drainage work will take longer. Weather plays a role too—asphalt installation requires dry conditions and temperatures above 50 degrees for proper compaction and curing.
The best way to get an accurate timeline is to schedule an on-site evaluation. That allows us to assess your property’s specific needs and give you a realistic start date and completion window. Transparency about timing is part of the process—no guessing, no vague promises.
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