Asphalt Driveway Paving & Installation Selma, TX 78148

Asphalt Paving in Selma, TX (78148) · Local Professionals

San Antonio Asphalt Paving · Fast response in Selma and the San Antonio area · Free estimate 24h

✅ Written Estimates & Tonnage Specs 🛡️ Fully Insured 💸 Free Quote 24h 🕐 Mon-Sun 7am-7pm

+28Verified Reviews

14Years in Business

4.9 ★Google Rating

24/7Available

Selma sits along the I-35 corridor with heavy commercial traffic, and the ground here is Blackland Prairie clay that swells after rain and shrinks in the dry San Antonio heat, cracking driveways from the base up. Your driveway or parking lot is fighting the same subgrade movement that hits every property in 78148, and patching alone will not hold if the clay beneath is moving.

San Antonio Asphalt Paving has been serving Selma homeowners and business owners since 2012. We know the soil conditions that make a driveway fail here, and we build the base and thickness to handle it. When you call us, you get a local crew with local plates and a local address, not a traveling outfit with leftover material.

Asphalt Paving in Selma (78148)

Selma's asphalt challenges are tied directly to the Blackland clay that underlies most of the area. After a heavy rain, that clay absorbs water and expands. When the San Antonio summer heat sets in and the clay dries out, it shrinks and pulls away from the pavement base. The result is cracking, settling, and movement that spreads across a driveway or parking lot over a year or two. A thin overlay or a poor base will fail fast under that cycle.

The I-35 commercial corridor brings loaded trucks, and parking lots that were not built with a proper base or thickness will rut and shove in the heat. We size the asphalt thickness and the aggregate base to the traffic and the subgrade. For Selma driveways, that means a compacted base and hot mix asphalt poured to shed water quickly, because flash-flood storms can overwhelm poor drainage and push water into a garage or foundation.

Our team has paved and repaired residential driveways, parking lots, and private roads across the San Antonio area for over a decade. We measure every job on site, specify the tonnage and thickness in writing, and explain why the base and pitch matter in Selma's climate and soil.

Our services in Selma

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

How a Job Works in Selma

You call us at (210) 485-4679 or request an estimate online. We schedule a free on-site visit to measure the driveway or lot, look at the subgrade and drainage, and talk through what you are seeing: cracks, settling, water pooling, or rutting. We ask about the age of the pavement and whether there have been previous repairs. We give you a written estimate with square footage, base specifications, and asphalt thickness, so you know exactly what you are paying for.

Before we start, we verify that any driveway apron, curb cut, or extension is clear with the City of Selma or your HOA, because those rules vary. If the job involves grading or removal, we request a Texas 811 utility locate to mark gas, electric, and water lines. Our crew arrives with a paver and a roller, and we compact the base in lifts, then place and finish the hot mix asphalt. If access is tight, we work the lot carefully and stage material so your neighbors are not blocked.

When the job is done, we clean up all debris, sweep the edges, and do a final walkthrough with you. You get a durable, pitched surface that sheds water and is built for the Blackland clay and the traffic in Selma.

A new asphalt driveway in Selma typically runs from $6 per square foot for a straightforward single-car drive on good subgrade, up to $7 per square foot if the base needs substantial work or the lot is irregular. A 400-square-foot driveway might run $2,400 to $2,800 installed. Resurfacing an existing drive (overlay) is less, starting around $4 per square foot if the old surface is stable and the base is sound. Repairs like pothole patching or edge work start at $450 and go up depending on the size and the number of spots. The real cost drivers in Selma are subgrade condition, how much base prep and compaction is needed, and whether we are removing old asphalt or working over it. We give you a written estimate on site with all the details. Call us at (210) 485-4679 for a free estimate, or let us know the square footage and the job type, and we will give you a ballpark figure to start.

✅ Written Estimates & Tonnage Specs, fully insured for work in Selma and nearby areas.

Why do driveways crack so much in Selma, and is patching a permanent fix?

The Blackland clay under Selma absorbs water after rain and expands, then shrinks back down during the dry season. That movement cracks asphalt from underneath. A patch fills the crack, but if the clay is still moving, the crack will come back within a year or two. If your driveway has a few isolated cracks, a patch buys time. If the cracks are widespread (alligator cracking covering 30 percent or more of the surface), the base has failed and you need resurfacing or replacement. We assess the damage on site and tell you whether a patch makes sense or if your money belongs in a bigger repair.

Our parking lot in Selma is rutting and soft in the summer heat. What causes that?

Loaded trucks or heavy equipment on asphalt that is too thin or was placed over a weak base will shove and rut when the temperature climbs above 95 degrees. Selma's summer heat softens the asphalt, and traffic pushes it sideways. If the base was not compacted properly or is too thin, the pavement has nowhere to go. We can mill out the damaged layer and overlay it with thicker, properly compacted asphalt, or we can do a full removal and rebuild if the base is compromised. Call (210) 485-4679 and describe the rut depth and the traffic type, and we will give you a repair estimate.

What does a driveway cost to pave in Selma, and what affects the price?

Driveway paving in Selma runs from $6 to $7 per square foot for a new install, depending on the subgrade and base work required. A typical 400-square-foot drive is $2,400 to $2,800. Resurfacing (overlay) is cheaper, around $4 per square foot if the old surface is stable. The cost changes with square footage, how much base prep is needed (Blackland clay often requires better compaction and thickness than other soils), and whether we are removing old asphalt first. We measure on site and give you a written estimate with tonnage and thickness specs. Call (210) 485-4679 for a free estimate.

Do I need a permit from the City of Selma to pave my driveway?

Driveway permits and apron rules are set by the City of Selma and vary depending on whether the work touches the right-of-way (the area between your property line and the street). If you are widening the driveway, adding an apron, or making a curb cut, you will likely need to verify the rules with the City of Selma Building and Development Services. HOA communities in Selma also have architectural standards that may govern driveway material and size. We help you navigate local permitting, but you should verify the specific requirements with the city and your HOA before we start. Call us at (210) 485-4679 if you have questions about what your project requires.

Our driveway is shared with a neighbor. Can we pave it without their approval?

A shared driveway is a property-line issue, and both owners typically have rights to it. Before you pave, you should confirm the property line and the easement or ownership terms with your neighbor and your deed. If one owner wants to pave and the other does not, that can be a dispute. We recommend getting written agreement from your neighbor before you start. If the driveway is in an HOA, the HOA may also need to approve the material and scope. We can help coordinate the work once you have the agreements in place.

Are you insured for work at my Selma property?

Yes. Our team carries full general liability and workers' compensation insurance for all paving work. If anyone is injured or property is damaged during the job, we are covered. We can provide proof of insurance before we start.

How long does new asphalt take to cure, and when can I use my driveway?

New asphalt is drivable within 24 to 48 hours in normal conditions, but it continues to cure and harden for several months. In the first six to twelve months, avoid parking heavy vehicles (loaded trucks, RVs) on the edges, and do not seal the asphalt during that curing period. The pavement needs time to set up properly. After that, regular use is fine. In Selma's heat, asphalt cures faster than it does in cooler climates, but patience in the first few months keeps the surface from prematurely cracking or rutting.