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Your new driveway won’t crack after the first winter. It won’t pool water against your foundation or crumble at the edges where you need it most.
When we finish your driveway paving project, you get a surface that drains properly, handles heavy vehicles, and maintains its appearance year after year. No surprise repairs in six months, no settling that creates trip hazards.
You also get direct access to the owner throughout the process. That means clear communication, honest timelines, and someone who stands behind the work long after we’ve cleaned up and left.
We’ve been handling paving, asphalt, excavation, and foundation services across this region for over 25 years. We’re owner-operated, which means you work directly with someone who has skin in the game.
We know Garrison Manor’s soil conditions, drainage challenges, and how the freeze-thaw cycles affect different paving approaches. That local knowledge matters when you’re investing in a driveway that needs to last.
Our pricing stays competitive because we don’t waste time on gimmicks or oversell services you don’t need. We focus on quality work, honest communication, and building relationships that last longer than our warranties.
First, we evaluate your existing driveway and drainage situation. No surprises halfway through the job – we identify potential issues upfront and discuss them before starting work.
Next comes proper excavation and base preparation. This foundation work determines whether your driveway lasts five years or twenty-five years. We don’t cut corners here because repairs later cost more than doing it right initially.
Then we install your asphalt with proper grading for drainage and compaction techniques that create a durable surface. We coordinate timing with weather conditions because temperature and moisture affect how well the asphalt bonds and cures.
Finally, we clean up thoroughly and walk through the completed project with you. You’ll understand how to maintain your new driveway and when to call us for routine maintenance that extends its lifespan.
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Your driveway paving project includes proper excavation, base preparation with appropriate materials for local soil conditions, and asphalt installation using proven techniques for this climate.
We handle drainage considerations that prevent water from pooling against your foundation or creating ice hazards in winter. Edge work ensures your driveway maintains its shape and doesn’t crumble where vehicles enter and exit.
In Garrison Manor, we see driveways that fail because contractors don’t account for the area’s specific challenges – clay soil that shifts with moisture, mature trees that affect drainage patterns, and winter conditions that test every installation. Our approach addresses these local factors from the planning stage through completion.
Most residential driveway paving projects take 2-3 days from start to finish, depending on size and site conditions. Day one typically involves excavation and base preparation, which requires proper compaction time.
Day two focuses on asphalt installation and initial compaction. We need specific temperature conditions for optimal results, so weather can affect timing.
You can usually drive on your new driveway within 24-48 hours, but we recommend avoiding heavy vehicles or sharp turns for the first week while the asphalt fully cures. This patience prevents surface damage that could require early repairs.
The difference shows up in base preparation and material thickness. Cheap paving often skips proper excavation, uses minimal base material, and applies thin asphalt layers that crack within a few years.
Quality paving starts with adequate excavation depth, proper base materials compacted in lifts, and sufficient asphalt thickness to handle local traffic and weather conditions. We typically install 3-4 inches of asphalt over a properly prepared base.
The upfront cost difference might be $2-3 per square foot, but quality paving lasts 15-20 years compared to 5-7 years for cheap installations. When you factor in replacement costs, quality paving costs less over time and eliminates the hassle of frequent repairs.
Winter paving is possible but not ideal. Asphalt needs temperatures above 50°F for proper compaction and bonding, which limits our working window during cold months.
Frozen ground conditions prevent proper base preparation, and shortened daylight hours reduce the time available for asphalt to cool and set properly. These factors increase the risk of premature failure.
We typically recommend scheduling driveway paving between late spring and early fall when conditions allow for optimal installation. However, we do handle emergency repairs year-round when safety issues require immediate attention, using specialized cold-weather techniques and materials.
Proper drainage starts with correct grading during excavation. We create slopes that direct water away from your foundation and toward appropriate drainage areas or storm systems.
For properties with challenging drainage, we install subsurface drainage systems using perforated pipe and stone to collect and redirect groundwater. This prevents water from building up under the asphalt, which causes settling and cracking.
Edge drainage is equally important. We ensure water flowing off the driveway surface doesn’t pool against your foundation or create erosion problems. Sometimes this requires coordination with existing landscaping or installation of discrete drainage channels along driveway edges.
Your new driveway needs sealcoating every 3-5 years to protect against water penetration and UV damage. This preventive maintenance extends the lifespan significantly and maintains appearance.
Crack sealing should happen promptly when small cracks appear. Water entering cracks creates bigger problems during freeze-thaw cycles, so addressing them early prevents expensive repairs later.
Regular cleaning removes oil stains and debris that can break down asphalt over time. Snow removal should avoid metal blades that scrape the surface – use plastic shovels or rubber-edged snow pushers instead. These simple maintenance steps help your driveway last its full expected lifespan.
Yes, we provide detailed written estimates that break down all project costs upfront. No hidden charges or surprise additions – you know exactly what you’re paying before we start work.
Our estimates include excavation, base materials, asphalt, labor, and cleanup. We also identify any potential complications we notice during the site evaluation, so you can budget accordingly.
Most estimates remain valid for 30 days, though material costs can fluctuate with market conditions. We schedule estimate appointments at your convenience and typically provide written quotes within 24-48 hours of the site visit.
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