Asphalt Driveway Paving
New asphalt driveways and full replacements, built on a solid compacted base and graded to move water away from your home — so the surface holds up to New Hampshire winters.
A driveway is usually the first thing people see at your home, and in New Hampshire it takes a beating from snowplows, road salt, and the freeze-thaw cycle that cracks anything sitting on a weak base. At AC Asphalt LLC we treat the part you can't see — the grading and the gravel base — as seriously as the black surface on top, because that's what decides whether your driveway lasts five years or twenty.
We handle brand-new driveways on gravel or dirt, and full tear-out-and-replace jobs where an old, alligator-cracked surface is past patching. Either way you get hot-mix asphalt laid at the right depth, compacted while hot, and finished with clean edges that shed water instead of trapping it.
What's included
- On-site measurement and a clear written quote
- Removal of old asphalt or sod and excavation
- Crushed gravel base brought to depth and compacted
- Grading so water drains away from your home and garage
- Hot-mix asphalt placed with a paver and roller-compacted
- Clean, hand-worked edges and transitions to the road and garage
How we approach it
Every asphalt driveway paving job follows the same fundamentals — assess honestly, prep the base, and finish with attention to drainage and edges. Here's the sequence from first call to final walkthrough:
Start to finish
Free on-site estimate
We visit your property, measure the area, talk through drainage and how you use the space, then send a clear written quote. No pressure and no surprise add-ons later.
Excavate & grade
We remove the old surface or sod, then cut and shape the sub-grade so water sheds away from your home and garage instead of pooling on the pavement.
Base & compaction
A crushed gravel base is brought to depth and compacted in lifts. A solid, well-drained base is what keeps New Hampshire frost from heaving the asphalt later.
Pave & roll
Hot-mix asphalt is laid with a paver and compacted with a roller while it's hot, building a smooth, tightly knit mat at the right depth for the job.
Final walkthrough
We clean up, check the edges and slope with you, and explain how to care for fresh asphalt through its first season so the surface cures hard and even.
Asphalt Driveway Paving in New Hampshire
Asphalt Driveway Paving questions
How thick should a residential asphalt driveway be?
For a typical New Hampshire home driveway we build a compacted gravel base topped with hot-mix asphalt, with total asphalt depth generally in the 2–4 inch range depending on the soil, drainage, and whether heavier vehicles will use it. We'll recommend the right build for your specific property when we measure it.
How long before I can drive on a new asphalt driveway?
Fresh asphalt is usually ready for normal car traffic within a couple of days, but it stays soft while it cures and can scuff in hot weather for several weeks. We'll walk you through how to protect the new surface — keeping sharp turns, kickstands, and heavy point loads off it early on.
Can you pave over my existing gravel driveway?
Yes. If the gravel is stable and drains well, we can grade and compact it as the base and pave directly on top. If it's soft or holds water, we'll add or rework the base first so you're not paving over a problem.
When is the best time of year to pave in New Hampshire?
Asphalt is best placed in warmer weather, so the prime window runs roughly from late spring through early fall. We pave into the shoulder seasons when conditions allow, and we'll give you an honest read on timing when you book your estimate.
Ready for a driveway that lasts?
Free written estimates across New Hampshire. Tell us about your project and we'll get you a fair, no-pressure quote.