You need a driveway that handles New Jersey winters without cracking apart by spring. One that drains properly so water doesn’t pool against your foundation. A surface that looks sharp for years, not months.
That’s what proper asphalt installation delivers. No more dealing with potholes that wreck your car’s suspension. No more embarrassment when guests pull up to a crumbling driveway. No more throwing money at patch jobs that fail within a year.
When we install your driveway, we engineer the slope correctly, set the base properly, and use quality materials that stand up to everything from snowplows to summer heat. You get a smooth, durable surface that enhances your property value and actually stays that way.
We’ve been serving Oldwick families and businesses for decades, combining old-school craftsmanship with modern techniques. We’re not the biggest paving company in New Jersey, and we don’t want to be.
What sets us apart is simple: we focus on one project at a time, treating every client like our most important client. Whether you’re paving a residential driveway or a commercial parking lot, you get our full attention and the same meticulous approach.
Our roots in this industry go back to 1948. We understand Oldwick’s soil conditions, drainage challenges, and how New Jersey weather affects asphalt. That local knowledge, combined with transparent communication and honest pricing, is why most of our work comes from referrals and repeat customers.
First, we evaluate your property’s drainage, soil conditions, and traffic patterns. This isn’t a quick glance – we take time to understand what your specific site needs to prevent future problems.
Next, we prepare the base properly. This step matters more than most people realize. We excavate to the right depth, install proper stone base, and grade everything for optimal drainage. Skip this step or do it wrong, and your beautiful new driveway will crack within two years.
Then we install the asphalt using commercial-grade equipment and materials designed for New Jersey’s climate extremes. We pay attention to thickness, compaction, and finishing details that make the difference between a driveway that lasts five years and one that lasts twenty.
Finally, we walk you through maintenance recommendations and provide clear warranties on our work. You’ll know exactly what to expect and when.
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Our driveway paving services cover everything from small residential driveways to large commercial parking lots. We handle excavation, grading, base preparation, asphalt installation, and finishing work – all with the same attention to detail.
For Oldwick homeowners, this means driveways engineered to handle New Jersey’s freeze-thaw cycles, heavy snow loads, and summer heat without premature cracking. We also offer specialized solutions for properties with challenging drainage or unique access requirements.
Commercial clients get parking lots and access roads built to handle heavy traffic, meet ADA compliance requirements, and maintain professional appearance. We work around your business hours when needed and coordinate with other contractors to minimize disruption.
Every project includes proper permits, insurance documentation, and clear timelines. We also offer senior discounts, military discounts, and special pricing for first-time customers because we believe quality paving should be accessible to everyone in our community.
A properly installed asphalt driveway in New Jersey should last 15-20 years with basic maintenance. The key factors are proper base preparation, adequate thickness, and quality materials that can handle our climate extremes.
Many driveways fail early because contractors cut corners on base preparation or use thin asphalt to save money. We install driveways with proper stone base, appropriate thickness for your traffic load, and commercial-grade asphalt designed for New Jersey conditions.
With regular sealcoating every 2-3 years and prompt crack repair, your investment will provide decades of reliable service. We’ve seen our driveways from the 1990s still performing well today.
The biggest difference is in the base preparation and materials. Cheap contractors often skip proper excavation, use inadequate stone base, or install asphalt that’s too thin for the application.
Quality paving starts with proper site evaluation and base preparation. We excavate to the right depth based on soil conditions and expected traffic, install compacted stone base, and use appropriate asphalt thickness. This foundation work isn’t visible once we’re done, but it determines whether your driveway lasts 5 years or 20 years.
We also use commercial-grade materials and equipment, not the residential-grade shortcuts that lead to early failure. The upfront cost difference is usually 10-20%, but the long-term value difference is enormous.
Proper drainage is critical in New Jersey because water infiltration causes most driveway failures. We start every project by evaluating existing drainage patterns and identifying potential problem areas.
Our approach includes proper grading to direct water away from your foundation, installing drainage systems where needed, and creating the right slope for effective water runoff. We also seal edges and joints to prevent water penetration into the base.
For properties with challenging drainage, we may recommend additional solutions like French drains, catch basins, or modified base materials. The goal is ensuring water moves away from your driveway and foundation, preventing the freeze-thaw damage that destroys asphalt in our climate.
It depends on the condition of your existing driveway and the underlying base. If the current asphalt is structurally sound with only surface wear, an overlay can be cost-effective. However, if there are significant cracks, settlement, or base failure, removal is necessary.
We evaluate each situation individually. Signs that indicate removal is needed include large cracks, areas that have settled or heaved, poor drainage, or a base that’s inadequate for current use. Overlaying a failing driveway just transfers those problems to the new surface.
When removal is necessary, we handle the entire process including proper disposal of old materials and complete base reconstruction. While this costs more upfront, it provides a foundation that will support your new driveway for decades rather than years.
New asphalt driveways need minimal maintenance for the first year, then regular care to maximize lifespan. The most important maintenance is sealcoating every 2-3 years, which protects against water penetration, UV damage, and chemical spills.
You should also address small cracks promptly before they allow water to penetrate and cause base damage. We recommend crack sealing as soon as you notice them, typically in late spring after winter damage becomes apparent.
Other maintenance includes keeping the surface clean, avoiding heavy vehicles when possible, and ensuring proper drainage continues to function. We provide detailed maintenance guidelines with every installation and offer ongoing service for sealcoating and repairs.
You can typically drive on your new asphalt driveway within 24-48 hours, depending on weather conditions and asphalt thickness. However, the asphalt continues to cure and harden for several months.
During the first few weeks, avoid sharp turns, heavy loads, or parking in the same spot repeatedly. These actions can create permanent impressions in the still-curing asphalt. We recommend using plywood under jack stands or heavy equipment during this period.
Full cure takes about 6-12 months, after which your driveway will be at maximum strength and durability. We provide specific guidelines based on your installation conditions and will let you know if any special precautions are needed for your particular situation.
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