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You’ve been looking at that cracked driveway or pothole-filled parking lot long enough. Every day it gets worse, and every day it costs you more—in vehicle damage, liability concerns, or just plain embarrassment when clients visit.
When we’re done, you get a smooth, durable surface that handles everything Upstate New York weather throws at it. No more dodging potholes. No more explaining away your property’s rough edges. Just clean, professional pavement that works.
Your neighbors will notice. Your customers will appreciate it. And you’ll finally have one less thing to worry about.
We’ve been handling paving, asphalt, excavation, and foundation work in Charlton and throughout Saratoga County for over 25 years. When you call, you talk to the owner. When we estimate your job, the owner shows up. When the work happens, the owner’s there.
We’re not the biggest paving company around, and that’s exactly the point. You get direct access, straight answers, and work that’s done right the first time. No sales teams, no subcontractors you’ve never met, no surprises.
Charlton property owners choose us because we understand local conditions—from the freeze-thaw cycles that destroy inferior work to the specific drainage challenges that come with our terrain. We’ve been solving these problems since before some of our competitors were even in business.
First, we come out and assess your situation—no charge, no pressure. We look at drainage, existing conditions, and what you actually need versus what someone might try to sell you.
Next, we prepare the site properly. That means excavation if needed, proper grading for drainage, and a solid foundation that won’t shift or settle. Corners aren’t cut here because this determines how long your pavement lasts.
Then we pave with quality asphalt, using the right thickness for your specific use. Residential driveways get different treatment than commercial parking lots that see heavy traffic. We compact everything properly and finish edges clean.
Finally, we clean up completely and walk through the finished work with you. You’ll know exactly when you can drive on it and what to expect going forward.
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We handle everything from small residential driveways to large commercial parking lots. Driveway paving, parking lot installation, asphalt repairs, and complete site preparation including excavation and drainage.
In Charlton’s climate, proper drainage isn’t optional—it’s critical. We design every project to handle snowmelt, spring runoff, and heavy rains without pooling or erosion. Our asphalt work is built to withstand the freeze-thaw cycles that destroy cheaper installations within a few seasons.
Winter doesn’t stop us. When paving season ends, we shift to foundation work and land clearing. This means you can reach us year-round for emergency repairs or to plan ahead for spring projects. Most contractors disappear for months—we stay busy serving our community when others can’t or won’t.
Driveway paving costs in Charlton typically range from $7 to $12 per square foot for standard asphalt installation, depending on site conditions and preparation needed. A typical two-car driveway runs $3,000 to $6,000 installed.
The price depends on several factors: existing surface condition, drainage requirements, thickness needed, and access for equipment. We provide detailed estimates that break down exactly what you’re paying for—no hidden costs or surprise charges.
Remember, the cheapest quote usually means corners will be cut somewhere. Proper excavation, adequate base preparation, and quality asphalt cost more upfront but save money long-term by lasting decades instead of years.
Properly installed asphalt paving lasts 15 to 30 years in New York’s climate when maintained correctly. The key word is “properly”—poor installation can fail within just a few years.
New York’s freeze-thaw cycles are particularly hard on pavement. Water gets into cracks, freezes, expands, and creates bigger cracks. This is why proper drainage and quality installation matter so much here.
We build our asphalt installations to handle these conditions from day one. Adequate thickness, proper compaction, and correct drainage mean your pavement ages gracefully instead of falling apart after the first few winters.
Commercial paving requires thicker asphalt layers, stronger base preparation, and different design considerations than residential driveways. Commercial lots see heavier vehicles, more traffic, and need to meet ADA compliance requirements.
Residential driveways typically use 2-3 inches of asphalt over a 6-8 inch gravel base. Commercial applications often need 3-4 inches of asphalt over an 8-10 inch base to handle delivery trucks, employee parking, and constant use.
We size every project appropriately. A residential driveway built to commercial specs is overkill and unnecessarily expensive. A commercial lot built to residential standards will fail quickly and cost more in repairs than doing it right initially.
The ideal paving season in Charlton runs from late spring through early fall, typically May through October. Asphalt needs warm temperatures for proper installation and curing—both air temperature and ground temperature matter.
However, we work year-round on different projects. When paving season ends, we focus on excavation, foundation work, and land clearing. This means we can prepare sites during winter for spring paving, or handle emergency repairs when possible.
Planning ahead gets you better scheduling and pricing. Call in winter or early spring to reserve your spot for the coming paving season. Last-minute requests often mean waiting until the following year or paying premium rates for squeeze-in scheduling.
Absolutely—proper drainage is critical for any paving project in our area. Poor drainage destroys even the best asphalt work within a few years through water damage, frost heaving, and base erosion.
We evaluate drainage during every estimate and include necessary corrections in our proposals. This might mean installing catch basins, adjusting grades, or adding drainage pipes to direct water away from the pavement.
Ignoring drainage to save money upfront is false economy. Water will find the weak spots and exploit them relentlessly. We’d rather lose a job than install pavement that’s going to fail because drainage wasn’t addressed properly.
With an owner-operated company, you get direct access to the person who’s ultimately responsible for your project’s success. No miscommunication between sales staff and crews, no wondering if your concerns reach decision-makers.
When problems arise—and they sometimes do on any construction project—the owner is right there to solve them immediately. You’re not calling a customer service line or waiting for callbacks from managers who weren’t on-site.
After 25 years in business, my reputation is on every job we do. Large companies can absorb the occasional unhappy customer. I can’t—and don’t want to. This means every project gets the attention it deserves from start to finish.
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