New Asphalt Driveway Installation
New builds, additions, and gravel-to-asphalt conversions.
Free Estimate: (410) 212-8084South State Paving installs new asphalt driveways on new construction, on properties that never had a paved driveway, and on gravel driveways being converted to asphalt. George Cooper, the owner, is a fourth-generation paver. South State Paving is family owned and operated, the owners are on site on jobs, and the company holds Maryland Home Improvement Commission license #05-169105.
A new driveway starts with layout, grading and base work, which South State also offers as services of their own. Estimates are free.
What to know before a new driveway goes in
The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association says backfill and fill areas around new homes are often prone to settling, and that in some cases it is wise to wait a few months before installing the driveway.
The same brief says a base of 6 to 8 inches of crushed aggregate is usually adequate for a residential driveway, spread evenly and compacted with suitable rollers before paving.
If the driveway will connect to a state road, the Maryland State Highway Administration says everyone accessing a state highway from a residential property must obtain a residential entrance permit, and that the SHA approves the entrance location, design, drainage and paving cross section.
- Do you need a permit in Maryland?
- How thick should an asphalt driveway be?
- Millings vs gravel for a driveway
Sources
- Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association (published by the Asphalt Institute), Best Practices for the Use of Asphalt Driveways, technical brief
- Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration, Guidelines for Residential Entrances to State Highways
New Driveways step-by-step
We walk the property with you and explain every step before work starts.
We walk the property with you and explain every step before work starts. Estimates are free.
The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association says weak spots should be undercut and replaced, and a 6 to 8 inch crushed aggregate base is usually adequate.
The same brief recommends a 2-inch bottom course and a 1.5-inch surface course for a residential driveway.
It says new asphalt can be driven on soon after placement, but it is best to wait a few days.
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New Driveways FAQs
How much does a new driveway cost?
It depends on the size of the area, the condition of what is underneath, drainage and grading, the material thickness, and access for equipment. South State does not publish prices. Estimates are free: call (410) 212-8084. The National Asphalt Pavement Association recommends getting bids in writing that state the pavement thickness, site preparation and drainage responsibilities, the payment schedule and the warranty.
When should a new construction driveway be paved?
The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association says fill areas around new homes are prone to settling and that in some cases it is wise to wait a few months before installing the driveway.
Do I need a permit for a new driveway entrance?
If it meets a state road, yes. The Maryland State Highway Administration says everyone accessing a state highway from a residential property must obtain a residential entrance permit, applied for at the local SHA office. For county and town roads, check with your county or town permit office.