Asphalt Resurfacing in Naperville, IL
We put a new layer of asphalt over worn driveways in Naperville, Illinois, when the base under them is still sound.
- Quotes in writing
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Naperville Asphalt Driveway resurfaces asphalt driveways for homes across Naperville. We fix up the old driveway, then lay a new layer of asphalt over the top of it, so you get a new surface without tearing the old one out.
When resurfacing works
The Federal Highway Administration says the old pavement needs to be in good to fair condition before a thin layer of asphalt goes over it. It says pavement with damage that runs into the structure under it is not a good candidate.
So we look at the whole driveway, and the stone under it, before we quote. If the base has sunk or broken up, we'll tell you, and suggest asphalt driveway replacement instead.
What a new top layer can and can't do
The Federal Highway Administration says a thin asphalt layer that is packed down well keeps water out, and that it seals all small and medium cracks in the surface.
It also says wide cracks that still move will come back through a new thin layer of asphalt. We fill those first, and we point out which ones may show again.
How we get the old surface ready
The Federal Highway Administration says the usual work before a thin layer goes on includes patching spots with bad damage, and sealing or filling the bigger cracks to keep water out. It says the crack work is often done a year ahead.
It says to remove extra crack sealant before paving, because it can work its way into the new asphalt.
The Federal Highway Administration says milling takes off the top surface of the pavement with a milling machine. We mill the edges where the driveway meets the garage floor or the street, so the new layer meets them level.
The Federal Highway Administration says a thin asphalt layer will fail fast if it isn't properly bonded to the surface under it. We clean the old driveway and spray on a coat that bonds the new layer to it before we pave.
What to get in writing
Ask for these in writing, whoever you hire:
- Which cracks and soft spots get repaired before the new layer goes down.
- Whether the edges by the garage and the street will be milled.
- How thick the new layer of asphalt will be.
- Whether a coat to bond the layers goes down before the new asphalt.
- How long you need to keep cars off the driveway.
Questions about asphalt resurfacing in Naperville
Will resurfacing make my driveway smooth?
The Federal Highway Administration says the smoothness you get from a single thin layer depends a lot on how smooth the pavement under it is. If your driveway has dips, we patch or mill them out first.
Can you resurface in cold weather?
The Federal Highway Administration says thin layers of asphalt cool fast after they go down, losing heat into the pavement under them and into the air, so the crew has only a short time to pack them down. We book resurfacing for warmer days.
What happens to the asphalt you mill off?
The Federal Highway Administration calls removed asphalt reclaimed asphalt pavement. It says most of it is recycled and used, and that it almost always goes back into roads in some form.
Do I need a permit to resurface my driveway in Naperville?
The City of Naperville's Driveway Guide says rebuilding an existing driveway needs a permit if you're making any changes to it. We tell you before we quote whether your job changes the driveway, and who will apply for the permit.
Can you resurface 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. We resurface that part along with the rest of the driveway.
Should I seal my driveway after it's resurfaced?
We tell you when the new asphalt is ready for sealcoating, which is a thin coat of sealer we spread over the top to protect it, and we can come back to do it.
Get a quote for asphalt resurfacing
Call us, or send the quote form with your ZIP code and the size of the driveway. We'll come out, check the old surface and the base under it, 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.