Asphalt Driveway Paving & Installation Houston, TX 77002

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Houston's driveways crack, heave and pond because of gumbo clay that swells when it rains and shrinks when it dries, tropical downpours that sit on flat lots, and summer heat above 95 degrees that softens asphalt fast. From the narrow ribbon drives of Heights bungalows and the long motor courts of River Oaks estates to the fifty-year-old ranch driveways of Meyerland and the sprawling subdivisions north toward Conroe and west toward Katy, every driveway in this city fights the same enemy: a subgrade that moves.

Houston Asphalt Paving has been fixing that problem since 2011. We know the soil, the drainage, the neighborhoods, and the way water behaves on a flat lot. When your driveway cracks, settles or heaves, or when storm water runs at your garage, we show up local, measure the job on site, and tell you honestly whether you need a patch, a resurface or a full replacement.

Asphalt Paving in Houston (77002)

Paving in Houston is not like paving in a place with seasons. The black gumbo clay under your lot swells in wet months and shrinks in drought, and that movement cracks even good asphalt. More than 50 inches of rain arrive in tropical downpours that pond on flat ground and back up at garage doors. Hurricanes like Harvey undercut whole neighborhoods. Summer heat oxidizes asphalt fast and softens it under heavy vehicles. And parts of the east side have subsided from old groundwater pumping, which changes the grade and drainage of older driveways.

That is why the subgrade matters more here than anywhere else. Before we lay asphalt, we prepare the base, proof-roll it, and make sure water drains away from your house and garage, not toward them. We work with the gumbo clay, not against it. We have served Houston and the surrounding areas since 2011, and we know the soil, the neighborhoods, and what holds and what does not.

Our services in Houston

Asphalt Driveway Paving & Installation in Houston · New hot-mix driveways built on a lime-stabilized subgrade and compacted crushed…
Driveway Repair in Houston · Sunken aprons; crumbling edges; sections heaved by gumbo clay and cracked by…
Pothole Repair & Asphalt Patching in Houston · Potholes cut square then tack-coated and filled with compacted hot mix.
Asphalt Resurfacing & Overlay in Houston · A new 1.5-2 inch compacted surface course over a structurally sound driveway…
Asphalt Milling & Removal in Houston · Mill-and-pave; full-depth reclamation or complete tear-out with haul-away.
Driveway Replacement in Houston · When alligator cracking runs section to section the base underneath is gone and…
Parking Lot Paving & Construction in Houston · New parking lots and expansions for retail; HOA; church…
Parking Lot Repair & Resurfacing in Houston · Potholes; failed sections; storm inlet rebuilds and full overlays for…
Recycled Asphalt & Millings Driveways in Houston · Compacted asphalt millings make a solid budget-smart surface for long drives…
Tar & Chip Driveways in Houston · Tar and chip, liquid asphalt with rolled stone chips…
Gravel Driveway Installation & Grading in Houston · New gravel drives built in proper lifts of crushed limestone flex base over…
Private Road & HOA Paving in Houston · Private lanes; HOA and gated-community streets…
Driveway Extensions, Widening & Aprons in Houston · Add a parking pad for the boat or the third car…
Sports Court & Path Paving in Houston · Backyard basketball courts; tennis and pickleball bases…

How a Job Works in Houston

You call us at (832) 956-1892 or reach out online. We schedule a free on-site visit at a time that works for you. We measure the job, look at the drainage, ask about the history of the driveway (has it heaved before, does water pond there, how old is it), and we give you a written estimate with the square footage, the thickness of the new asphalt, and the tonnage we will lay down. No surprise prices, no upsells.

When we start work, we bring a full crew and the right equipment for your lot. If your driveway is narrow or your lot is tight, we know how to work in tight spaces. If your property is in a master-planned community, we coordinate with your HOA before we start. If your apron touches the street, we help you navigate Houston's permit rules. We mill out the old asphalt if we need to, prepare the base, compact it, and lay new asphalt to the thickness we promised.

When we finish, we clean up every scrap and take it with us. We do a final walkthrough with you, answer your questions about care and maintenance, and we are done. You have a driveway that will last.

A new asphalt driveway in Houston starts at around 6 dollars per square foot, but the real cost depends on what is under it. If the subgrade is solid and well-drained, the cost is lower. If the base is broken and we have to mill it out and rebuild it, the cost goes up. A resurfacing (laying new asphalt over an existing base that is still good) runs from about 4 dollars per square foot. A simple repair like filling a pothole starts at 450 dollars. A full driveway replacement can run 7 dollars per square foot or more, depending on the lot size and the base condition. Parking lots, private roads, and HOA streets are quoted on site because the variables are many. We give you a free estimate with the square footage, the thickness, and the tonnage. Call us at (832) 956-1892 to schedule an on-site visit and get a real number for your job.

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My driveway in Meyerland has been cracking and heaving for years. Is it the clay?

Yes. Meyerland sits on black gumbo clay that swells when it gets wet and shrinks when it dries, and that movement cracks driveways. If your driveway is heaving in one spot or cracking in a pattern, the subgrade has moved. The fix depends on how bad it is. If the cracks are small and scattered, a resurfacing can hold for years. If the surface is broken and the base has moved, you may need a full replacement with proper subgrade prep and drainage so it does not happen again. We can tell you which one makes sense for your driveway when we see it.

We had flooding during Harvey and water backed up into the garage. Can a new driveway fix that?

Maybe. If the pitch of your driveway has settled or if water is ponding on the lot, a new driveway with proper slope away from the house can help. But if the lot itself is low and water is running toward it from the street or from neighbors' property, the real fix is grading and drainage, and that may involve a permit and coordination with the City of Houston. We can assess the grade when we visit and tell you what will actually solve it. Call us at (832) 956-1892.

How much does it cost to repave my driveway in Houston?

A typical residential driveway paving runs from 6 dollars per square foot for a straightforward job on a good subgrade, up to 8 or 9 dollars per square foot if we have to mill out the old asphalt and rebuild the base. A 500-square-foot driveway (a common size) would run roughly 3000 to 4500 dollars. A resurfacing over an existing base that is still sound costs less, starting around 4 dollars per square foot. The only way to know your real cost is a free on-site estimate. We measure, assess the base and drainage, and give you a written quote.

Do I need a permit for a new driveway in Houston?

It depends on where you live in the Houston area. Driveway aprons (the part where your drive meets the street), curb cuts, and impervious-surface limits are set by the city or village you live in, and the rules vary. Some jurisdictions require a permit for any driveway work, some only for apron work, and some have no permit requirement. The City of Houston website covers rules for Houston proper. If you live in a master-planned community or a village like West University or Bellaire, your HOA or local government may have its own rules. We help you navigate the local requirements and can coordinate with the building department if a permit is needed. Always verify with your city or village before you start.

My HOA says I can only use certain materials for my driveway. Can you help?

Yes. Many master-planned communities in the Houston area restrict driveway materials to asphalt, concrete, or recycled millings, and some have rules about width and extensions too. We work with asphalt, recycled asphalt millings, tar and chip, and gravel, so we can help you find a material that meets your HOA's rules. Bring us a copy of the architectural guidelines and we will tell you what we can do. If you need approval from the HOA before we start, we can help with that conversation too.

Are you insured for work at my house?

Yes. We carry full general liability and workers' compensation insurance. When we work at your property, you are covered.

When can I seal my new driveway?

Do not seal new asphalt for at least six to twelve months after we lay it. New asphalt continues to cure during that time, and sealing it too early traps moisture and can cause the surface to break down. After the cure period, regular maintenance like filling small cracks and keeping the surface clean will extend the life of your driveway. In Houston's heat and rain, the biggest enemy is water getting under the asphalt and moving the subgrade, so good drainage matters more than sealing.