Asphalt Driveway Paving & Installation Lexington, KY 40507

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Lexington's driveways crack and sink for a reason: karst limestone, freeze-thaw winters, and nearly 47 inches of rain a year work against any pavement laid on shallow base. From the 1800s brick townhouses around Gratz Park and Chevy Chase's early bungalows to the mid-century ranches of Meadowthorpe and the big subdivisions along Hamburg and Masterson Station, every neighborhood in 40507 has the same problem: water gets under the asphalt, the ground shifts, and the surface fails.

Lexington Asphalt Paving has been fixing that problem since 2011. We know which driveways in this city need patching, which need resurfacing, and which need to come out and be rebuilt from the subgrade up. We know the lots that drain backward into the garage, the private roads behind the horse farms that need heavy stone base, and the HOA rules that govern what material you can use. We're local, insured, and we give you an honest estimate with tonnage and thickness specs so you know what you're paying for.

Asphalt Paving in Lexington (40507)

Lexington sits on phosphatic silt loam over Ordovician limestone riddled with karst sinkholes. That geology matters. When water runs under a driveway and the limestone beneath it dissolves or collapses, the asphalt settles unevenly and the cracks spread fast. Add the freeze-thaw cycle, ice storms, and snowplow wear, and a driveway that looked solid in October can be potholed by April. The base is everything here, and the base in many older Lexington driveways was never thick enough or compacted well enough to handle the water and the load.

We also know Lexington's lot layouts. Some drives are tight enough that a standard paver won't fit, or the grade is steep enough that you need a milled base and a thicker lift to hold. Some properties have poor drainage and need a swale or a crowned surface to shed water away from the structure. And if you live in a master-planned community like Beaumont or Cardinal Valley, your HOA may require specific materials or colors. We work with all of that, and we help you navigate local permitting and HOA approval when it's needed.

Since 2011, we've paved driveways, parking lots, and private roads across Lexington and the surrounding areas. We're fully insured for general liability and workers' compensation, and we stand behind our work.

Our services in Lexington

Asphalt Driveway Paving & Installation in Lexington · New hot-mix driveways built on a compacted dense graded aggregate base with a…
Driveway Repair in Lexington · Sunken aprons, crumbling edges, and snowplow gouges get full-depth patches that…
Pothole Repair & Asphalt Patching in Lexington · Potholes cut square then tack-coated and filled with compacted hot mix.
Asphalt Resurfacing & Overlay in Lexington · A new 1.5-2 inch overlay covers a structurally sound driveway for less than a…
Asphalt Milling & Removal in Lexington · Mill-and-pave; full-depth reclamation or complete tear-out with haul-away.
Driveway Replacement in Lexington · When alligator cracking runs section to section the base underneath is gone and…
Parking Lot Paving & Construction in Lexington · New parking lots and expansions for retail; HOA; church…
Parking Lot Repair & Resurfacing in Lexington · Potholes; failed sections; catch basin rebuilds and full overlays for…
Recycled Asphalt & Millings Driveways in Lexington · Compacted asphalt millings make a solid, budget-smart surface for long drives.
Tar & Chip Driveways in Lexington · Tar and chip pairs liquid asphalt with rolled stone for a textured…
Gravel Driveway Installation & Grading in Lexington · New gravel drives built in proper lifts of dense graded aggregate over fabric.
Private Road & HOA Paving in Lexington · Private lanes; horse-farm roads; HOA streets…
Driveway Extensions, Widening & Aprons in Lexington · Add a parking pad for the third car…
Sports Court & Path Paving in Lexington · Backyard courts, paths, and golf cart trails get paved dead-flat and durable.

How a Job Works in Lexington

You call us at (859) 710-8221 or request an estimate online. We schedule a free on-site visit, measure your driveway or lot, look at the base condition and drainage, and ask about your timeline. We'll tell you straight whether a patch will hold, whether resurfacing makes sense, or whether you need replacement. We write it all down with square footage, thickness, tonnage, and price.

Once you approve the estimate, we confirm the schedule and coordinate with your HOA or the city if permits are required. Before we start any excavation, we call Kentucky 811 for utility locates. We bring in the equipment, do the work, and clean up thoroughly. If it's a driveway replacement or an extension, we help you understand what the city of Lexington requires for curb cuts, aprons, and stormwater compliance. You walk the finished job with us and we answer any questions.

We work the paving season, roughly April through November. If you have an emergency pothole or storm damage in the off-season, we can patch it, but full-depth work waits for warm weather and proper curing conditions.

A new asphalt driveway in Lexington runs from about $6 per square foot for a standard two-car drive with good base and access. Resurfacing (a new 2-inch wearing course over a stable base) starts around $4 per square foot. Pothole repair and patching start at $450. Replacement of a failed driveway, with base work and new asphalt, starts at $7 per square foot. Parking lot paving and repair vary widely depending on size, access, and base condition, so we provide free commercial estimates on site. The real cost drivers are square footage, the condition of the base, whether we need to mill and remove old asphalt, site access for the paver and roller, and local permit and HOA requirements. We give you a written estimate with all of that spelled out, and we don't start until you approve it. Call us at (859) 710-8221 for a free on-site estimate.

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I have a sunken apron at my garage where water pools after rain. Is that a driveway problem or a grading problem?

Both. A sunken apron usually means the base under it settled or the ground beneath shifted, often from water running under the asphalt and undermining the subgrade. We can raise the apron with a new layer of asphalt and crown it to shed water away from the door. If the underlying cause is poor drainage or a high water table, we may recommend grading work to move water away from the structure. We'll assess it on site and tell you what's needed.

My driveway has alligator cracking everywhere. Can you just patch it or do I need to replace it?

Once the cracking pattern gets extensive and spreads across most of the surface, patching throws money away. Alligator cracking means the base has failed or the asphalt is too thin to carry the load. At that point, the driveway needs resurfacing or replacement. We'll measure it and advise you honestly. If it's less than 30 percent failed, a patch or a seal can buy time. Beyond that, resurfacing or replacement is the better investment.

What's the ballpark cost for a new two-car driveway in Lexington?

A typical two-car driveway (roughly 500 to 600 square feet) with good base access and decent subgrade runs between $3,000 and $4,500 for new asphalt at $6 per square foot. If we need to mill and remove old asphalt, add $1,500 to $2,500. If the base is poor and needs rework, add more. These are ballpark figures. The only way to know is a free on-site estimate. Call (859) 710-8221.

Do I need a permit from the city to repave my driveway in Lexington?

Permit requirements depend on what you're doing. If you're resurfacing an existing driveway in the same footprint, you may not need a permit. If you're extending the driveway, widening it, cutting a new curb cut, or replacing it with a different grade or elevation, the city of Lexington may require a permit. We help you navigate that. Start by contacting the city of Lexington at Lexington's official city website or the planning and development services office to ask about your specific project. We can also help you understand what the city requires and coordinate the permitting process.

I live in an HOA community in Lexington. Do I need HOA approval for a new driveway?

Most master-planned communities in Lexington (Beaumont, Cardinal Valley, Southland, and others) have architectural standards that govern driveway material, color, and sometimes width. Before you approve an estimate with us, check your HOA covenants or contact your HOA board. They may require asphalt of a specific grade or color, or they may have rules about extensions or aprons. We work with HOA approvals all the time, and we can help you understand what the standards say and what your options are.

Are you insured for work on my property?

Yes. We carry full general liability and workers' compensation insurance. If there's an accident or damage during the job, we're covered. You can ask to see our insurance certificate before we start work.

I see cracks starting in my driveway after last winter. Should I seal it or repair it?

Don't seal it yet. New asphalt needs six to twelve months to cure fully before you seal it. If the cracks are small (less than a quarter-inch wide) and there are only a few, they're normal and will likely seal themselves as the asphalt ages. If the cracks are wider or spreading, or if water is running into them, we can fill them with a flexible crack sealant. Once the driveway is three to five years old and fully cured, sealcoating can extend its life, but that's a separate service. For now, keep an eye on it and call us if the cracks get worse or if you see potholes forming.