You get a driveway or parking lot that actually lasts through Pennsylvania’s brutal winters. No more watching small cracks turn into expensive problems every spring. No more emergency repairs that could have been prevented.
Bucks County experiences 25-35 freeze-thaw cycles annually, and moisture infiltrates unprotected asphalt cracks, freezing during winter and expanding with tremendous force that transforms hairline cracks into significant structural damage. When we install your asphalt properly from the start, you avoid the $3,000-$5,000 average cost of emergency repairs that hit unprepared property owners every year.
Your investment works harder for you. Professional installation with proper drainage and base preparation means decades of reliable service, not years of constant maintenance and worry.
We’ve been handling Pennsylvania’s unique climate challenges since 1948. We understand what works in Cornwells Heights because we’ve been doing it longer than most companies have existed.
Cornwells Heights sits in Bensalem Township, with easy access to Philadelphia through the local train station. This means we know the area’s soil conditions, drainage patterns, and exactly how winter weather affects asphalt in this specific region. We’re not some fly-by-night operation learning on your dime.
Every project gets our full attention. We work on one job at a time, treating every client like our most important client, whether you need a small residential driveway or a large commercial parking lot.
First, we assess your property’s specific needs and drainage requirements. Pennsylvania’s clay-heavy soil and seasonal temperature swings require careful planning, so we take the time to do this right.
Next comes proper excavation and base preparation. This isn’t where you want to cut corners. Our process includes proper excavation, quality base preparation, premium hot-mix asphalt, and professional compaction, using installation techniques proven to withstand Pennsylvania’s unique climate challenges—freeze-thaw cycles, temperature extremes, and heavy precipitation.
Then we install your asphalt using the right thickness for your traffic load and compact everything properly. You get regular updates throughout the process because we believe you should know exactly what’s happening on your property. Finally, we clean up completely and provide maintenance recommendations to protect your investment long-term.
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You get complete asphalt solutions designed for Pennsylvania properties. Residential driveways, commercial parking lots, industrial paving, water management, and grading services. We handle projects from small repairs to complete installations.
Cornwells Heights is part of Bensalem Township, the most populous town in Bucks County with 62,707 residents. This means heavy traffic, diverse property types, and varying drainage challenges. We’ve handled them all, from historic properties near Neshaminy Creek to modern developments.
Our services include proper drainage solutions, which are critical in this area. The neighborhood is located near the historic Neshaminy Creek, which played a significant role in the area’s early settlement and development and offers beautiful views of the surrounding landscape. We understand how water moves through your property and design our installations accordingly.
Plus, we offer specialized discounts for seniors, military members, and first-time customers because we believe quality paving should be accessible to everyone in our community.
An asphalt pavement that has been laid with a good foundation, drainage, and material can last up to 20 to 50 years. In Pennsylvania specifically, proper installation is everything because of our harsh freeze-thaw cycles.
The key is starting with the right foundation and using installation techniques designed for our climate. Regular maintenance extends pavement life and can extend your asphalt’s lifespan by 25% beyond the standard 20 years, with a professionally sealed driveway typically providing 3-5 years of protection against Pennsylvania winters. Without proper installation and maintenance, you’re looking at major repairs within 5-10 years instead of decades of reliable service.
The critical window between September and November offers ideal temperatures between 50°F and 75°F for essential asphalt repairs, seal coating, and preventive maintenance, with major tasks needing completion before the first freeze, typically occurring in late November throughout southeastern Pennsylvania.
Spring through early fall works best for new installations. Crack filling becomes ineffective when temperatures drop below 45°F, as materials cannot properly bond with cold asphalt surfaces, so we schedule services during periods when Bucks County temperatures remain above 50°F for at least 24 hours. We plan around weather patterns to ensure your asphalt cures properly and bonds correctly.
The national average cost for a standard asphalt driveway installation is approximately $5,000, with most projects ranging between $4,000 and $8,000 depending on size and complexity. A new asphalt driveway costs $7 to $13 per square foot, including installation, without any dramatic leveling or grading.
Local factors affect pricing significantly. Pennsylvania’s soil conditions, drainage requirements, and the need for freeze-thaw resistant installation techniques all influence costs. We provide detailed estimates that break down exactly what you’re paying for, so there are no surprises. The investment in proper installation saves you thousands in potential repairs down the road.
When water freezes and turns into ice, it expands in size. When this happens inside existing cracks on asphalt surfaces, the pavement stretches further than it can handle. The constant expansion and contraction wears down the asphalt at an accelerated pace and shortens the lifespan of your investment.
Bucks County experiences 25-35 freeze-thaw cycles annually, each causing microscopic expansion and contraction that gradually deteriorates unprotected asphalt surfaces. Water gets into tiny cracks, freezes, expands, and creates bigger cracks. This cycle repeats all winter long, turning small issues into major problems by spring.
Proper installation with adequate drainage and regular sealcoating prevent most of this damage. It’s why we focus so heavily on getting the foundation and drainage right from the start.
Yes, we handle everything from small residential driveways to large commercial and industrial projects. With three generations of industry experience and a fleet of over 100 specialized machines, we deliver dependable paving, repair, and maintenance solutions for commercial, industrial, and large residential projects, known for quality workmanship, efficient project delivery, and results built to last.
Commercial properties have unique challenges—heavier traffic loads, larger areas, and often more complex drainage requirements. We understand the business impact of having your parking lot out of commission, so we plan projects to minimize disruption. Our one-job-at-a-time approach means your project gets our full attention and resources until completion.
Asphalt sealing should be done six months after installation to protect the driveway from cracking and other environmental damage. This service costs $3 to $7 per square foot every three to five years. In Pennsylvania’s climate, this maintenance is essential, not optional.
Sealcoating prevents water penetration, guards against Pennsylvania’s harsh freeze-thaw cycles, blocks UV damage, and protects against oil and gas spills. We recommend sealcoating every 2-3 years for optimal protection, as regular sealcoating costs a fraction of repaving and can add years to your pavement’s life.
Beyond sealcoating, watch for small cracks and address them quickly. Cracksealing should happen at least every 2 years to preserve your pavement from damage, offering protection from water entering cracks and into the base and subgrade of the asphalt pavement. Small repairs now prevent major replacements later.
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