08/18/2026
🖤 New asphalt driveway! The whole process took less than 2 hours and cost $3,500 for a double driveway (no gatekeeping 😉).
The process:
• Removed the old asphalt
• Cleaned and compacted the base
• Laid the new asphalt
• Compacted everything again
A few things to watch for:
• Make sure the base is properly prepared and compacted
• Proper grading matters, especially for drainage
• Pay attention to clean, finished edges
• Stay off the new driveway for at least 3 days
• For the first few months, avoid turning the steering wheel while the car is stationary, as it can leave marks