Your driveway becomes the smooth, durable surface you’ve been waiting for. No more dodging potholes or watching cracks spread after every winter. No more water pooling by your garage or crumbling edges that make your property look neglected.
You get a professionally installed asphalt surface that handles East Amwell’s freeze-thaw cycles without falling apart. The kind of driveway that adds value to your property instead of detracting from it.
When we’re finished, you’ll have a surface designed specifically for your property’s drainage needs and traffic patterns. Not a one-size-fits-all approach, but a custom solution that works for your situation.
We’ve been solving paving problems since 1948. That’s three generations of learning what works in New Jersey’s challenging climate and what doesn’t.
We’re not the traveling crews that knock on doors with “leftover asphalt.” We’re the local contractor that East Amwell property owners call when they want the job done right the first time. Over 25,000 satisfied customers know the difference.
When you work with us, you get Mark Harrison personally designing your project. Not a salesperson or estimator—the owner who’s been in this business for decades and understands exactly what your property needs.
First, we assess your current situation and drainage needs. Every property in East Amwell has unique challenges, and we identify them before we start digging.
Next, we prepare the base properly. This means excavating to the right depth, installing proper drainage if needed, and creating a foundation that won’t shift or settle. Most paving failures happen because this step gets rushed.
Then we install your new asphalt surface using the right thickness for your specific traffic needs. We compact everything properly and finish the edges so water drains away from your foundation. The whole process typically takes one to two days, depending on size and complexity.
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You get a complete paving solution designed for East Amwell’s specific conditions. That means proper base preparation, quality hot-mix asphalt, and professional installation that handles our area’s weather extremes.
Every project includes proper grading for drainage—critical in our area where heavy spring rains and winter runoff can destroy improperly installed pavement. We also handle all the details like connecting to existing surfaces and ensuring smooth transitions.
For commercial properties, we coordinate timing to minimize business disruption and ensure ADA compliance where required. For residential projects, we protect your landscaping and clean up completely when we’re finished. You also get our honest assessment of what you actually need, not what generates the biggest invoice.
Asphalt paving typically costs between $5 to $15 per square foot in East Amwell, depending on your specific situation. A standard two-car driveway runs about $4,500 to $12,000 total.
The price varies based on how much excavation is needed, whether drainage improvements are required, and the thickness of asphalt your property needs. Commercial projects with heavy traffic require thicker asphalt and stronger base preparation.
We provide detailed, written estimates that break down exactly what you’re paying for. No surprises, no hidden fees, and no pressure to decide immediately.
A properly installed asphalt driveway lasts 15 to 25 years in New Jersey’s climate with regular maintenance. The key is proper installation and staying ahead of small problems before they become expensive repairs.
New Jersey’s freeze-thaw cycles are particularly hard on pavement, but quality asphalt with proper base preparation handles these conditions well. Regular sealcoating every 3-5 years and prompt crack repair extend the lifespan significantly.
Poor installation can cut this lifespan in half. That’s why choosing an experienced local contractor who understands our climate is crucial for long-term value.
The ideal time for asphalt installation in East Amwell is late spring through early fall when temperatures consistently stay above 50°F. Asphalt needs warm weather to compact properly and cure correctly.
We typically schedule most projects between April and October. Summer installations cure fastest, but spring and fall often offer better scheduling flexibility and sometimes lower costs due to reduced demand.
Winter installations are possible but limited by weather conditions. If you need emergency repairs during colder months, we can handle those, but full installations work best in warmer weather.
Most asphalt failures in East Amwell come from water infiltration and poor drainage. When water gets under the asphalt and freezes, it expands and creates cracks that grow larger each winter.
Poor base preparation is another common cause. If the foundation isn’t properly compacted or doesn’t have adequate drainage, the asphalt will crack and settle unevenly. Heavy vehicles on thin asphalt also cause premature failure.
Neglecting maintenance accelerates these problems. Small cracks that aren’t sealed allow water infiltration, turning minor issues into major repairs. Regular sealcoating and prompt crack repair prevent most premature failures.
Yes, we handle everything from residential driveways to large commercial parking lots and industrial paving projects. Our equipment and crew can scale to match your project size.
For residential work, we focus on custom solutions that match your property’s specific needs and drainage requirements. Commercial projects get the same attention to detail, plus coordination to minimize business disruption and ensure ADA compliance.
Industrial paving often requires specialized techniques for heavy equipment traffic. We have the experience and equipment to handle these demanding applications, including proper base design for load-bearing requirements.
Drainage is critical in East Amwell due to our heavy spring rains and winter runoff. We evaluate your property’s drainage patterns before starting any paving project and incorporate solutions into the design.
This might include adjusting grades to direct water away from foundations, installing catch basins or French drains, or creating proper crown and slope in the pavement surface. Poor drainage destroys even quality asphalt over time.
We also coordinate with existing drainage systems and ensure new paving doesn’t create water problems for your neighbors. Proper drainage planning prevents expensive problems later and extends your pavement’s lifespan significantly.
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