Asphalt Driveway Paving & Installation San Antonio, TX 78201

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San Antonio's driveways tell the story of the city itself. From the tight, single-car lots of pre-war bungalows near downtown to the vast post-war ranch neighborhoods spreading north and west, and the clay-heavy Blackland Prairie subdivisions east and south, every part of the city sits on different ground and faces different paving challenges. Our team at San Antonio Asphalt Paving has been serving homeowners and property managers across San Antonio and the surrounding areas since 2012, because we understand what your driveway is fighting against.

Whether you're in a master-planned community with HOA architectural standards, managing a private road or HOA common area, or dealing with a cracked and rutted driveway from decades of Texas heat and sudden flash-flood storms, we show up as a local shop with a local address. We measure your job on site, write honest estimates with tonnage specs, and propose repair or resurfacing before replacement whenever your driveway justifies it. Call us at (210) 485-4679 for a free estimate.

Asphalt Paving in San Antonio (78201)

San Antonio's paving challenges split along the Balcones Escarpment. East and south, in neighborhoods built on Blackland Prairie clay, driveways crack and heave as the ground swells after heavy rain and shrinks back down through a dry spell. The subgrade itself is the problem, and a driveway without a proper compacted base will move with the soil. North and west, toward the Hill Country subdivisions, the challenge is different: thin limestone and caliche mean we are building a proper aggregate base over shallow rock, and the pitch must shed water fast because San Antonio's triple-digit summers soften asphalt, and sudden intense storms can punish any drive that doesn't drain well. There is no frost depth here, so we never fight a freeze-thaw cycle, but we do fight heat, water, and the weight of loaded traffic rutting soft asphalt through July and August.

Our crews understand San Antonio's tight city lots, the access challenges of older neighborhoods, the HOA rules that govern material and extension in master-planned communities, and the permitting requirements that vary from one jurisdiction to another across Greater San Antonio. We have been doing this work here since 2012.

Our services in San Antonio

Asphalt Driveway Paving & Installation in San Antonio · San Antonio driveways face two grounds…
Driveway Repair in San Antonio · A cracked driveway in San Antonio is usually the clay moving underneath…
Pothole Repair & Asphalt Patching in San Antonio · San Antonio potholes often start where flash-flood water pooled on a low spot.
Asphalt Resurfacing & Overlay in San Antonio · A San Antonio driveway with a sound base but a tired surface is a good…
Asphalt Milling & Removal in San Antonio · Full removal comes into play when a San Antonio driveway's clay-heaved base…
Driveway Replacement in San Antonio · Once San Antonio clay has cracked a driveway past patching…
Parking Lot Paving & Construction in San Antonio · Commercial lots in San Antonio take a summer of loaded traffic before the base…
Parking Lot Repair & Resurfacing in San Antonio · Summer traffic ruts a San Antonio parking lot long before the clay underneath…
Recycled Asphalt & Millings Driveways in San Antonio · Recycled millings give a Hill Country property a firm surface without a full…
Tar & Chip Driveways in San Antonio · Tar and chip gives a Hill Country driveway texture and grip over uneven…
Gravel Driveway Installation & Grading in San Antonio · Gravel and caliche lanes are common on San Antonio's Hill Country fringe where…
Private Road & HOA Paving in San Antonio · HOA roads across San Antonio's newer subdivisions sit on former ranch land with…
Driveway Extensions, Widening & Aprons in San Antonio · A driveway apron at the street line takes the hardest hit from San Antonio's…
Sports Court & Path Paving in San Antonio · San Antonio courts need a stiffer base where clay swells east of the…

How a Job Works in San Antonio

We start with a free on-site assessment. We measure your driveway or lot, look at the base, check the drainage, and talk about what you need. If it is a repair, we explain what a patch will hold and what money belongs in resurfacing. If it is a new driveway or a full replacement, we walk through base preparation, proper pitch for water shedding, and the thickness and compaction you need for San Antonio's heat and traffic. We answer questions about permits and HOA approval, and we help you navigate the local building department.

When we start the work, our team handles the details that protect your property. If your job involves a driveway apron or a curb cut, we coordinate with the city on permitting and utility locates, as required by law. We manage access to tight lots and coordinate with HOA offices if architectural approval is needed. We mill or remove the old asphalt if that is part of the scope, prepare and proof-roll the base, and place and compact the hot mix asphalt in lifts, with proper pitch for drainage.

When we are done, we clean up your property and walk through the job with you. New asphalt must cure for six to twelve months before any sealing, so we do not seal it on the day it is placed. We leave your driveway or lot clean, and we stand behind our workmanship.

Pricing for asphalt paving in San Antonio depends on what you need. A residential driveway paving job typically runs from about $6 per square foot for new installation, while resurfacing or overlay starts around $4 per square foot. Repair work, such as pothole patching or full-depth patches, starts at $450 and up, depending on the number and size of problem areas. A full driveway replacement runs from about $7 per square foot. Parking lot paving and repair, private road and HOA work, gravel drives, and specialty surfaces like recycled asphalt millings or tar and chip all have different cost profiles based on square footage, base condition, access, and thickness required for your specific traffic and soil. The best way to understand what your job will cost is to have us measure it on site. Call (210) 485-4679 for a free estimate with no obligation.

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My driveway in East San Antonio is cracking badly. Is it the asphalt or the ground underneath?

East and south San Antonio sits on Blackland Prairie clay, which is expansive soil. It swells when wet and shrinks when dry, and if your driveway was not built on a proper compacted aggregate base, the cracks follow the ground movement. We can assess whether your base is failing or whether the surface alone can be repaired with resurfacing. If the base is compromised, an overlay will not hold, and you will need replacement. Call us at (210) 485-4679 to have us look at it.

We had a flash-flood storm last week and water is running toward the garage. What do we do?

San Antonio's sudden high-intensity storms can overwhelm a driveway that doesn't have proper pitch to shed water fast. If water is pooling or running at your foundation, we need to assess the slope and drainage. This may be a repair to the pitch, a resurfacing job to restore the crown, or in some cases a grading and drainage project. Call us right away at (210) 485-4679 so we can look at the damage and get you a plan.

How much does it cost to repave a driveway in San Antonio?

A new asphalt driveway in San Antonio typically costs from about $6 per square foot, and resurfacing or overlay starts around $4 per square foot. A full replacement runs from about $7 per square foot. The actual cost depends on the size of your driveway, the condition of the base, how much prep work is needed, and access for our equipment. Tight city lots or driveways with poor drainage or weak subgrade cost more to do right. We measure on site and give you a written estimate at no charge. Call (210) 485-4679.

Do I need a permit to repave my driveway in San Antonio?

Permitting requirements for driveway work in San Antonio depend on what the work includes. A simple resurfacing may not require a permit, but a driveway replacement, an apron or curb-cut, or any work that involves excavation or grading will likely need one. San Antonio's building department sets the rules, and they vary by jurisdiction. Before you start any work, check with your local building department or your HOA if you live in a master-planned community, because HOA architectural standards frequently govern driveway material and extension. We help you navigate the permitting process, and we always call for a Texas 811 utility locate before any excavation.

We live in an HOA community and want to widen the driveway. What do we need to do?

HOA architectural standards often govern driveway material, color, and any extension or widening. Before you contact us, check your HOA's architectural guidelines and get written approval for the work you want to do. Once you have HOA approval, we can help you understand what the city requires for permits, setbacks, and right-of-way work. A driveway widening or extension may involve a curb cut or apron, which the city regulates separately. We coordinate with both the HOA and the building department so the job is done right.

Are you insured and bonded?

We are fully insured with general liability and workers' compensation coverage. Licensing and bonding requirements for paving work vary by municipality in the San Antonio area. If your project involves work in the public right-of-way, such as an apron or curb cut, your city may require specific registration or a right-of-way contractor license. We help you verify what your municipality requires, and we work with you to meet those requirements.

We just had new asphalt poured. When can we seal it?

New asphalt must cure for six to twelve months before any sealing is applied. During the cure period, the asphalt hardens and the binder sets. Sealing too early traps moisture and can damage the surface. After the cure period is complete, regular maintenance including crack filling and periodic sealing can extend the life of your driveway. We do not offer sealing services, but we are happy to explain what your driveway needs as it ages.