Frequently Asked Questions

Published ranges run about $5 to $15 per square foot installed (HomeGuide and Angi), so a 400-square-foot driveway is roughly $2,000 to $4,800 on HomeGuide's numbers. Removing old pavement, soft-soil repair and drainage add to that. We give a written price after seeing the site.

Late spring through early fall, when the ground is dry and temperatures are up. Asphalt needs warm, dry conditions to compact properly. Winter is better for patching and planning.

HomeGuide lists 2 to 3 inches of asphalt over 6 to 8 inches of compacted gravel for a typical home driveway, and more for heavy vehicles. On soft, wet valley soils we often recommend a deeper base.

Both work. Asphalt costs less up front, is easier to patch and handles minor ground movement well. Concrete lasts longer but costs more and cracks are harder to repair. HomeGuide lists asphalt at 15 to 30 years.

Usually after a few days for cars, longer in hot weather. Avoid sharp turns, parked trailers and kickstands on it for the first weeks while it hardens.

Sealcoating protects the surface from water, oil and sun. Wait several months after paving, then reseal every few years based on wear. Seal cracks first, since sealer does not fill them.

Often, yes, if the gravel base is deep and firm. We check it, add and compact rock where needed, and fix soft spots before paving.

HomeGuide lists asphalt driveways at 15 to 30 years. In the valley, a deep base, good drainage and regular crack sealing push it toward the long end.

Work in the public right-of-way, such as a new curb cut or approach, usually needs one. We check with the city or county before scheduling.

New paving is best in dry, warm weather. We schedule driveways from late spring through early fall and handle urgent patching in winter.

We pave small driveways and pads too. Many contractors set a minimum charge because of mobilization costs, and your quote will show it.

Under the ADA 2010 Standards, 1 to 25 spaces need one accessible space, 26 to 50 need two, 51 to 75 need three, and 76 to 100 need four. At least one in six must be van accessible.

Yes. We phase work in sections and keep entrances open, scheduling around your busiest hours where we can.

Low spots, settled base or catch basins set too high. We regrade and adjust structures so water drains.

Yes. The DOJ says restriping a lot triggers the 2010 ADA Standards for accessible parking.

HomeAdvisor's 2026 figures put a 10-space lot at about $10,000, or $400 to $1,130 per space. Demolition, drainage structures and curbs are priced separately.

Usually because the base under them is still wet and soft. A lasting repair cuts out the asphalt and replaces the base.

We can make them safe with cold patch in wet weather, then return for a permanent hot-mix repair when it is dry.

For isolated failures, yes. When a large share of the surface is failing, an overlay or replacement is often better value.

A pattern of small interconnected cracks that usually signals base failure. It needs cutting out and base repair, not just sealing.

When the base underneath is rebuilt and water is kept away, a hot-mix patch can last as long as the pavement around it.

In dry weather, generally between about 50 and 95 degrees. That usually means late spring through early fall.

Wait at least 3 to 6 months; many driveways paved in summer are first sealed the next summer.

No. Cracks are cleaned and sealed first with crack sealant. Sealcoat goes over the top.

Usually 12 to 72 hours, depending on temperature and product. We tell you exactly when.

HomeGuide puts it at about $1 to $2 per square foot, or $400 to $800 for a 400-square-foot driveway.

Late summer or early fall, before the rains, when cracks are dry and open.

No. Sealant needs clean, dry cracks to bond.

Usually not. It signals base failure and needs a patch.

Several years in most cases. We check and reseal new or reopened cracks as part of regular maintenance.

Angi lists $1 to $3 per linear foot, or $100 to $400 for a typical driveway.

If cracking is mostly on the surface and the driveway is not sinking, an overlay often works. Widespread alligator cracking or ruts mean the base needs rebuilding.

Usually by about 1.5 to 2 inches. We mill at garages and walks so it meets them flush.

On a sound base with good drainage, many years. Repairs beforehand make the difference.

Sometimes, but joints in concrete tend to reflect through. We look at it case by case.

HomeGuide lists driveway resurfacing at about $3 to $7 per square foot; Angi's 2026 range is $1 to $4. Pre-overlay patching is the biggest variable.