Asphalt Driveway Resurfacing and Overlay
A new asphalt surface over an existing driveway.
Free Estimate: (410) 212-8084Resurfacing, also called an overlay, puts a new layer of asphalt over an existing driveway or lot instead of tearing it out. South State Paving offers resurfacing alongside full replacement, so the estimate can look at both. 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.
What industry guidance says about overlays
The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association says existing driveways can be overlaid with hot-mix asphalt to improve their condition, strengthen them and extend their service life.
Before overlaying, it says distressed areas such as weak spots, holes and large cracks need to be cut out and patched with hot-mix asphalt, the surface should be clean and dry, and a tack coat is recommended on old weathered surfaces. It says an overlay of 1.5 to 2 inches of surface mix is usually sufficient, and that care should be taken to get a smooth surface that will not pond water.
Sources
- Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association (published by the Asphalt Institute), Best Practices for the Use of Asphalt Driveways, technical brief
Resurfacing 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.
“Was very fast and efficient.”
Resurfacing Projects
Resurfacing in your town
Resurfacing FAQs
What has to happen before an overlay?
The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association says weak spots, holes and large cracks should be cut out and patched with hot-mix asphalt, the surface should be clean and dry, and a tack coat is recommended on old weathered surfaces.
Will resurfacing raise my driveway?
Yes, by the thickness of the overlay. The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association says an overlay of 1.5 to 2 inches is usually sufficient, so where the driveway meets a garage floor, walkway or road is worth talking through at the estimate.
How much does driveway resurfacing 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.