Asphalt Resurfacing in Antioch, CA

Asphalt resurfacing puts a new layer of hot mix over existing pavement. It makes sense when the surface is oxidized, rough or covered in fine cracks but the base below is still firm. In Antioch, a lot of driveways and lots fall into that category: the sun has turned the top gray and brittle, but the pavement has not sunk, rutted or broken apart. Resurfacing restores a smooth, black surface and adds structure, typically for less than full replacement.

Is your pavement a good candidate?

Good signs: the surface is gray and rough, cracks are mostly narrow and scattered, edges are intact, and water drains off. Bad signs: alligator cracking over large areas, potholes, sunken or soft spots, and edges breaking away. HomeGuide notes that an overlay on a driveway in reasonable condition can save roughly 20 to 30 percent compared with replacement. Angi suggests replacement instead when there are major potholes, cracks wider than a quarter inch, drainage problems or a driveway over 20 years old.

Preparing the old surface

An overlay only performs as well as the surface under it. We clean and seal cracks, cut out and patch failed areas full depth, and apply a tack coat so the new layer bonds. Where the new surface would end up too high against a garage slab, sidewalk or gutter, the edges are milled down first so the finished grade still meets them flush and water still drains.

Heights, gutters and doors

Every inch of overlay raises the surface. At the street that can put the asphalt above the gutter lip and send water toward the property. At the garage it can create a step. We check these transitions at the estimate and include milling or tapered joints in the quote so the overlay does not create a drainage problem.

Lots and shared drives

For parking lots and HOA drives, resurfacing is often combined with full-depth patches in the worst lanes and a fresh striping layout. Because restriping triggers the 2010 ADA Standards for accessible spaces, the layout is checked as part of the job.

How long it lasts

An overlay on a sound base can give many more years of service, but it does not fix a weak base or poor drainage underneath. That is why we look below the surface before recommending one. Sealcoating a few months after resurfacing, once the new asphalt has cured, and keeping cracks sealed before the rainy season extend its life.