Asphalt Driveway Installation in Naperville, IL
We build new asphalt driveways for homes across Naperville, Illinois, from the stone base up.
- Quotes in writing
- 21 areas covered
Naperville Asphalt Driveway builds new asphalt driveways for homes across Naperville. We measure the space, check how the water runs off it, and write you a quote before any digging starts.
How we build a new driveway
On the driveways we build, we dig out the soil, lay a stone base and pack it down hard, then put down the hot asphalt and roll it smooth. We spend the most time on the base, because that is what holds the driveway up.
We also set the slope so rain runs off toward the street or the yard, not toward your garage or foundation.
How thick the asphalt has to be in Naperville
The City of Naperville's Driveway Guide sets the materials for asphalt driveways:
| Part of the driveway | Stone base | Asphalt on top |
|---|---|---|
| In the public right-of-way (the strip by the street) | 6 inches | 3 inches |
| On your own property | 6 inches | 2 inches |
We build to those numbers or thicker, and we write the thickness of each layer on your quote.
Permits and width rules
The City of Naperville says that before you install a new driveway, you must complete and submit a Driveway Permit Application. Its Driveway Guide says no one may build a driveway onto a public street without a permit first.
The guide also says residential driveways can't be wider than 20 feet or narrower than 9 feet, measured at the property line. We check your plans against that rule before we quote.
If you want a decorative apron, the part between the street and the sidewalk, the city says brick pavers, stamped or colored concrete, stamped asphalt or other decorative paving need a Right-of-Way Encroachment License Agreement with the permit application.
What to get in writing
Ask for these in writing, whoever you hire:
- The thickness of the stone base and the asphalt, for the street end and for the rest of the driveway.
- Who applies for the Naperville driveway permit.
- The width at the property line, so you know it fits the city's rule.
- How the driveway will drain, and where the water will go.
Questions about asphalt driveway installation in Naperville
Who looks after the part of the driveway by the street?
The City of Naperville's Driveway Guide says the owner of the home the driveway serves must keep the part outside the private property line in good repair, at the owner's cost, including the part that crosses the sidewalk.
Can you widen my driveway while you build it?
Yes, we can, as long as it stays within Naperville's 9 to 20 foot range at the property line. See our driveway extensions page if you only want to add width.
Should I replace my old driveway or pave over it?
We look at the base first. If it has sunk or broken up, we suggest asphalt driveway replacement. If the base is still sound, asphalt resurfacing may be enough.
When should a new driveway be sealed?
We tell you when your new driveway is ready for sealcoating, and we can come back to do it. The USGS describes sealcoat as the black liquid put on asphalt driveways and parking lots to protect the asphalt and improve how it looks.
Do you build driveways for businesses too?
Yes, we do. See our commercial asphalt paving and parking lot paving pages.
Get a quote for a new asphalt driveway
Call us, or send the quote form with your ZIP code and the size of the driveway. We'll measure, go through the options with you, and give you a written quote. To see the other work we do, go to the Naperville Asphalt Driveway home page.
Ready to talk about your asphalt driveway job?
Send the quote form with your ZIP code and what you need. We will get back to you with a written quote.