You’re done dealing with potholes that reappear every spring. No more water pooling at the end of your driveway because nobody bothered to fix the grading. No more calling contractors who never show up to honor their work.
When your paving installation is handled by people who’ve been in the asphalt business since 1948, you get proper base preparation, drainage that actually works, and asphalt thick enough to handle what you’re putting on it. That’s not extra—it’s standard.
Your driveway stops being a maintenance headache. Your parking lot stops damaging customer vehicles. And you’re not redoing the whole thing in three years because someone took shortcuts you couldn’t see.
We bring family roots in the paving industry dating back to 1948 to every residential and commercial project in Richlandtown and surrounding Bucks County. That’s not marketing language—it’s generations of understanding Pennsylvania soil conditions, weather patterns, and what actually holds up.
Our approach is simple: one job at a time. When our crew is at your property, that’s where the focus stays. Not juggling three other sites. Not rushing off to start the next one. Your driveway or parking lot gets complete attention from start to finish.
Five-star reviews on Angie’s List and prior industry recognition confirm what customers already experience: every project matters here, whether it’s a small residential driveway in Richlandtown or a commercial lot for a local business.
It starts with a site evaluation—checking drainage, existing base conditions, and any grading issues that’ll cause problems if ignored. You get a transparent estimate that breaks down what you’re actually paying for. No vague line items that could mean anything.
Once work begins, the old surface gets removed if needed, and the base gets prepared correctly. This is the part most people never see but determines whether your asphalt lasts five years or twenty. Grading gets adjusted to move water away from your property and prevent the pooling that leads to ice patches and premature cracking. Then asphalt goes down at proper thickness and temperature for your specific application.
After installation, you get clear guidance on curing time and when you can drive on it. The site gets cleaned up completely, and you’re left with a finished driveway or parking lot that does what it’s supposed to do. Questions during or after the job? You get straight answers, not excuses.
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Every asphalt paving project—residential driveway or commercial parking lot—includes proper excavation, base preparation, grading for water management, and quality asphalt installation at the right thickness. Drainage issues get addressed before they damage your new surface.
In Richlandtown and throughout Bucks County, drainage isn’t optional. Pennsylvania’s freeze-thaw cycles are brutal on asphalt. Water infiltrates small cracks, freezes, expands, and tears apart surfaces that weren’t built with proper water flow. We handle grading to prevent pooling and direct runoff away from structures and landscaping.
Commercial paving projects get the same meticulous attention as residential work. That includes ADA-compliant surfaces, scheduling that minimizes disruption to your business, and coordination that respects your operating hours. Seniors, military members, and first-time customers receive specialized discounts—because quality asphalt work shouldn’t be out of reach for property owners who need it.
Most residential driveway paving takes one to three days depending on size and scope. If you’re replacing just the surface and the base is solid, expect one or two days. If there’s excavation, base rebuilding, or drainage corrections needed, add another day or two to the timeline.
Weather affects scheduling. Asphalt must be installed at specific temperatures to cure properly, so extreme heat, cold, or rain will delay the work. You can’t pave in wet conditions—it compromises the entire installation.
Once the asphalt is down, stay off it for at least 24 hours, sometimes 48 depending on thickness and temperature. You’ll get specific instructions based on your project before we leave. No guessing about when you can park on it or what to avoid during the curing period.
Three main culprits cause asphalt cracking: inadequate base preparation, water infiltration, and Pennsylvania’s freeze-thaw cycles hitting a surface that wasn’t built to withstand them. If the base isn’t properly compacted or uses substandard materials, the asphalt above shifts and cracks under load.
Water causes the other major damage. Without proper grading, water sits on the surface or seeps into edges and small cracks. When temperatures drop, that water freezes and expands, breaking apart the asphalt from within. One winter can destroy a poorly graded driveway.
Prevention starts with correct base work and grading that moves water away from the surface. Asphalt thickness matters too—what works for passenger cars won’t hold up under delivery trucks or heavy equipment. Sealcoating every few years adds protection against UV and water penetration, but it can’t compensate for bad base work or drainage problems.
Residential driveway paving typically runs $3 to $7 per square foot depending on what’s involved. A simple overlay on a solid existing base costs less. Full excavation, new base material, grading corrections, and drainage work increase the price—but they’re often necessary for a driveway that lasts.
Commercial parking lot costs vary significantly based on size, required asphalt thickness, striping, and ADA compliance needs. Small business lots might range from $15,000 to $30,000. Larger commercial projects cost more depending on site conditions and specifications.
Your estimate breaks down exactly what you’re paying for—excavation depth, base materials and thickness, asphalt thickness, grading work, and any additional features. No surprise charges that appear later. The price you see before work starts is the price you pay unless you change the project scope.
Sometimes yes, often no. An overlay works if your existing asphalt is structurally sound with only minor surface wear and no drainage issues. But if there’s significant cracking, base failure, standing water, or the surface is already too high relative to your garage or landscaping, an overlay just temporarily hides problems.
The site evaluation determines what’s actually needed. If the base has failed or poor grading causes water pooling, putting new asphalt on top solves nothing. You’ll just pay twice—once for the overlay that fails quickly, then again for the proper reconstruction you should have done initially.
An honest assessment saves you money and frustration. If an overlay will work and last, you’ll hear that. If it won’t, you’ll hear that too, along with the reason why and what needs to happen instead. The goal is asphalt that lasts, not a quick fix that fails in two years.
Asphalt thickness and base requirements are the primary differences. Commercial parking lots handle heavier vehicles and more traffic, requiring thicker asphalt and a stronger base. Residential driveways typically use 2 to 3 inches of asphalt over a compacted base. Commercial applications often need 3 to 5 inches depending on expected vehicle weights and traffic volume.
Commercial projects also involve striping, ADA-compliant slopes and accessible parking spaces, and sometimes specialized areas for loading zones or heavy equipment. Timing becomes more critical—businesses want minimal operational disruption, so work gets scheduled around business hours when possible.
The fundamentals remain the same: proper base preparation, correct grading, quality materials, and attention to drainage. Whether it’s a home driveway in Richlandtown or a commercial parking lot for a local business, the core process doesn’t change. Every project receives the same focused attention regardless of size or budget.
You can walk on new asphalt within 24 hours and drive on it within 2 to 3 days in most cases. Full curing takes months, but you don’t need to wait that long for normal use. Temperature affects curing speed—summer installations harden faster than spring or fall projects.
During the first few days, avoid sharp turns with your steering wheel locked, and don’t park in the same spot repeatedly. The asphalt is still relatively soft and can indent under concentrated weight. After about a week, it’s firm enough for normal use, though it continues hardening for several months.
You’ll receive specific guidance based on the asphalt thickness, current temperatures, and how you’ll be using the surface. Commercial lots often have staged openings—light traffic initially, then full use after a few days. We provide clear instructions before leaving so you know exactly when you can resume normal operations.
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