Asphalt driveway installation
New driveways from the base up. Grading, compacted stone, hot-mix asphalt, clean edges. For gravel conversions, new construction, and additions.
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Asphalt services
Asphalt driveway replacement
Built from the base up
What this service does
Driveway replacement means removing the old asphalt, fixing what's underneath, and paving new. It's the right call when the surface has widespread alligator cracking, sunken areas, or potholes that keep coming back, because those are base problems, and a base problem can't be fixed from the top. If a driveway is past 20 years old and failing in several places, replacement usually costs less over time than patching it every season. We replace driveways throughout Delaware County, Chester County, and Northern Delaware, including Media, Broomall, Newtown Square, and Wilmington.
Scope
What's included
- Removal and disposal of the old asphalt
- Inspection of the base and subgrade
- Repair or rebuild of the stone base, compacted in lifts
- Grading corrected so water drains off
- New hot-mix asphalt, paved and rolled
- Edges, transitions, and cleanup
Assessment
Signs you need it
- Alligator cracking across large areas
- Sunken or heaved sections
- Potholes that come back after repair
- Water that pools and doesn't drain
- Edges crumbling away
The work
How it goes
- 01
Estimate and honest assessment. If an overlay would work instead, we'll say so.
- 02
Tear-out and base work.
- 03
Paving and compaction.
- 04
Cure time and care instructions.
Common questions
Asphalt driveway replacement FAQ
If the base is sound and the damage is on the surface, an overlay may be enough. If cracking is widespread, sections have sunk, or potholes keep returning, the base has failed and replacement is the right fix. We'll tell you which one you're looking at.
Typically one to three days for a residential driveway, depending on size and access.
Yes. Removal and disposal are part of the job.
Yes. Replacement is the best time to add parking, a turnaround, or a wider entrance.
Request an estimate
Get a written asphalt driveway replacement estimate.
Tell us what you need. We'll walk the property, check the base and drainage, and give you a clear written price.