Your driveway takes a beating. Freeze-thaw cycles, heavy vehicles, water pooling in the wrong places. Most driveways fail because corners get cut during installation—thin asphalt over a poorly compacted base, inadequate drainage, rushed work.
You end up with cracks within a year. Potholes by year two. Water running toward your foundation instead of away from it.
A properly installed asphalt driveway lasts 20 to 30 years. That means correct base preparation with 4 to 8 inches of compacted crushed stone. Proper grading so water drains where it should. Two to four inches of quality hot mix asphalt, applied at the right temperature and compacted immediately. It means taking the time to do it right instead of rushing to the next job.
You get a surface that stays smooth, handles Pennsylvania weather, and doesn’t need major repairs every few years. That’s what proper paving installation looks like.
We’ve been in the paving business since 1948. That’s three generations of knowing exactly what works in this climate and what doesn’t.
We serve Morrisville and surrounding Bucks County areas with a straightforward approach: one crew, one job at a time. Your driveway gets full attention from start to finish. No splitting time between three other projects. No showing up for an hour then disappearing for two days.
Our philosophy is simple—treat every customer like the top customer, whether it’s a small residential driveway or a large commercial parking lot. Transparent communication, honest timelines, and work that holds up year after year. That’s why we maintain five-star reviews and a reputation built on actual results, not marketing promises.
First, the existing surface gets removed if needed. If your old driveway is cracked, uneven, or improperly graded, it has to go. You can’t just pave over problems and expect them to disappear.
Next comes site preparation and grading. This determines where water goes. Slope it wrong and you’ll have drainage issues forever. The base layer goes in next—crushed stone or gravel, compacted in lifts until it’s rock solid. This base is what supports everything above it. Skip this step or rush it, and your driveway fails early.
Then the hot mix asphalt gets applied. It arrives at 250 to 300 degrees, gets spread evenly, and compacted immediately while still hot. Timing matters here. Wait too long and it doesn’t compact properly. Rush it and you get an uneven surface.
Finally, edges get finished and the surface needs 24 to 48 hours before you can drive on it. Light traffic only at first. Heavy vehicles should wait about a week. After six months to a year, the first sealcoating protects your investment and extends its life.
The whole process typically takes a few days depending on size and complexity. You’ll know the timeline upfront—no guessing, no surprises.
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We handle residential and commercial paving projects across Morrisville and Bucks County. That includes new driveway installation, complete replacements, and custom solutions for properties with drainage or grading challenges.
Morrisville’s location means dealing with real Pennsylvania winters. Freeze-thaw cycles that crack concrete driveways apart. Ice, snow, salt, and temperature swings that test every surface. Asphalt handles this climate better than concrete because it flexes instead of cracking. When installed correctly with proper base preparation, it lasts decades.
Every project includes site assessment, custom drainage solutions if needed, complete base preparation, quality hot mix asphalt installation, and proper compaction. Our crew works on your property until the job is finished—not halfway done while we start someone else’s project.
We also offer specialized discounts for seniors, military members, and first-time customers. The goal isn’t to be the cheapest option in town. It’s to deliver work that doesn’t need redoing in five years because someone cut corners to save a few hundred dollars.
Cost depends on size, site conditions, and what needs to happen before paving starts. In Pennsylvania, asphalt driveway installation typically runs $5 to $12 per square foot including materials and labor. A standard two-car driveway around 600 square feet costs roughly $3,000 to $7,000.
That range exists because every property is different. If your existing driveway needs removal, that adds cost. If drainage is an issue and you need grading work or French drains, that’s additional. Steep slopes, difficult access, or properties requiring extra base work all affect the final number.
The cheapest quote isn’t always the best value. A driveway installed with thin asphalt over a poorly prepared base might cost less upfront, but you’ll pay for repairs within a few years. Proper installation costs more initially but lasts 20 to 30 years instead of needing replacement in five. We provide detailed estimates after assessing your specific property so you know exactly what you’re paying for and why.
A properly installed asphalt driveway lasts 20 to 30 years in Pennsylvania, sometimes longer with excellent maintenance. The key words are “properly installed.” Most driveways that fail early weren’t installed correctly to begin with.
Pennsylvania’s freeze-thaw cycles are tough on any paving material. When water seeps into cracks, freezes, and expands, it breaks things apart. Asphalt handles this better than concrete because it has some flexibility. Concrete is rigid—it cracks and heaves when the ground shifts underneath.
Longevity depends on three things: proper base preparation, adequate asphalt thickness, and regular maintenance. The base needs to be 4 to 8 inches of compacted crushed stone. The asphalt layer should be at least 2 to 4 inches thick for residential driveways. And you need to sealcoat every 3 to 5 years to protect against water, UV damage, and chemicals.
Skip any of these and your driveway ages faster. Do them right and you’re looking at decades of use without major repairs. That’s the difference between a $5,000 investment that lasts 25 years versus one that needs replacing in seven.
Asphalt costs less upfront, handles Pennsylvania winters better, and is easier to repair. Concrete costs more initially, lasts slightly longer in ideal conditions, but cracks and heaves in freeze-thaw climates like ours.
Asphalt driveways typically cost $5 to $12 per square foot installed. Concrete runs $8 to $20 per square foot. That’s a significant price difference for most homeowners. Asphalt also gets installed faster—usually within a few days versus a week or more for concrete.
The bigger issue is climate. Concrete is rigid. When the ground freezes, thaws, and shifts underneath, concrete cracks. Those cracks are expensive to repair and never look quite right afterward. Pennsylvania winters are brutal on concrete driveways. Salt and de-icing chemicals also pit and stain concrete surfaces.
Asphalt flexes with ground movement. It handles freeze-thaw cycles without cracking apart. Repairs blend in seamlessly. And maintenance is straightforward—sealcoating every few years keeps it protected and looking good. For Pennsylvania weather, asphalt is the smarter choice for most properties. It performs better and costs less over its lifetime.
Most residential driveway installations take two to four days depending on size and site conditions. That includes removing the old surface if needed, preparing the base, installing the asphalt, and finishing edges.
Day one typically involves demolition and removal if you have an existing driveway that needs to come out. If it’s a new installation on bare ground, this step gets skipped. Day two focuses on grading, drainage work, and installing the crushed stone base. This base gets compacted thoroughly—it can’t be rushed.
Day three is usually when the asphalt goes down. Hot mix asphalt arrives early, gets spread and compacted while still hot, and edges get finished. Then it needs to cure. You can walk on it after a few hours, but light vehicle traffic should wait 24 to 48 hours. Heavy vehicles or turning wheels in place should wait about a week.
Weather affects timing. Asphalt can’t be installed in rain or when temperatures drop too low. Spring through fall are ideal. Winter installations are possible on warmer days but less common. We provide a realistic timeline upfront based on your specific project and current weather conditions. No guessing or vague “we’ll be there sometime next week” answers.
Usually, yes. If your existing driveway is cracked, settled unevenly, or has drainage issues, it needs to come out. You can’t pave over structural problems and expect good results.
An asphalt overlay—adding a new layer over an existing driveway—only works if the current surface is in good condition. That means minimal cracking, no potholes, proper drainage, and a solid base underneath. Even then, an overlay is a temporary solution that adds a few years, not decades.
Most driveways needing replacement have underlying issues. Maybe the base was never installed correctly. Maybe drainage slopes toward the house instead of away. Maybe tree roots have pushed sections up. Paving over these problems doesn’t fix them. You’ll end up with the same issues showing through the new surface within a year or two.
Removing the old driveway lets you start fresh. Proper grading, correct base installation, and drainage solutions that actually work. It costs more upfront than an overlay, but you get a driveway that lasts 20 to 30 years instead of needing repairs constantly. We assess your existing driveway and recommend the approach that makes sense for your property—not just the cheapest option that looks good for a few months.
Wait six months to a year after installation, then reseal every three to five years. New asphalt needs time to cure fully before sealcoating. Seal it too early and you trap oils that need to evaporate.
Sealcoating protects asphalt from water, UV rays, oil, gas, and chemicals. It fills small surface cracks before they become bigger problems. And it keeps your driveway looking fresh instead of faded and worn. Think of it like painting a deck—regular maintenance that extends the life of your investment.
The process is straightforward. The surface gets cleaned thoroughly, cracks get filled, then two coats of sealer get applied. It dries in 24 to 48 hours depending on weather. Cost runs about $3 to $7 per square foot, so a 600-square-foot driveway costs roughly $1,800 to $4,200 every few years.
Skip sealcoating and your driveway ages faster. Water seeps into tiny cracks, freezes, expands, and creates bigger cracks. UV rays break down the asphalt binder. Before long you’re looking at expensive repairs instead of simple maintenance. Regular sealcoating is the difference between a driveway lasting 15 years versus 30. It’s not optional if you want your investment to hold up.
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