Frequently Asked Questions

HomeGuide puts new asphalt driveways at about $5 to $12 or more per square foot nationally, which works out to roughly $2,000 to $4,800 for a 400-square-foot driveway and $3,000 to $7,200 for 600 square feet. HomeAdvisor lists asphalt parking lots at $2 to $4.50 per square foot. Removal, base repair, drainage pipe and access all change the total, so your written estimate is the price.

Usually the base under them stays wet. On low ground with heavy rain, a thin or poorly compacted base softens, the asphalt flexes, and cracks turn into potholes. A thicker compacted stone base and a surface shaped to shed water prevent most early failures.

Asphalt usually costs less to install and is simple to patch or overlay if a section settles. HomeAdvisor lists asphalt lots at $2 to $4.50 per square foot and concrete at $4 to $7. Concrete lasts longer but costs more and is harder to repair cleanly. Many owners choose asphalt for long driveways and lots and plan on sealcoating every few years.

It depends on the work. Cutting into a public street needs a City of Biloxi Engineering excavation permit, filling or regrading property falls under the city’s flood damage prevention rules, and a driveway on a state route needs an MDOT permit. We confirm what applies at your address before the job is scheduled.

If the old asphalt is still firmly supported and the cracks are only on the surface, an overlay can work and usually costs less than replacement; HomeGuide estimates 20 to 30 percent savings. If the driveway has sunken areas, ruts or broken edges, the base has failed and needs to be fixed first.

Not right away. HomeGuide’s sealing guide says to wait 3 to 6 months, and its driveway guide suggests waiting a year. After that, a sealcoat every few years protects the surface from sun, rain and oil. We give you a timeline when the paving is done.

Once the water drains, look for soft or sunken areas, washed-out edges, new potholes, and sand or debris packed into cracks. Damage caught early can often be patched. Areas that stayed under water for a long time may need the base checked before they are repaved.

HomeGuide gives asphalt driveways a lifespan of 15 to 30 years with proper installation and maintenance. Where a driveway lands in that range depends mostly on the base, the drainage and how often cracks are sealed and the surface is sealcoated.

HomeGuide lists new asphalt driveways at about $5 to $12 or more per square foot nationally, or roughly $3,000 to $7,200 for 600 square feet. Tear-out, soft-ground repair, a ditch pipe and the length of the driveway all change the total. We give you a written price after seeing the site.

A common residential section is 2 to 3 inches of compacted asphalt over 6 to 8 inches of compacted stone. For trucks, trailers or an RV, plan on 3 to 4 inches over 8 to 10 inches. On wet ground, the stone base matters as much as the asphalt.

Porous asphalt lets water pass through to a stone bed below, and HomeGuide lists it at $7 to $15 per square foot. It needs soil that can take the water and regular cleaning to keep the pores open, so it suits some coastal lots better than others. We can talk through whether your site is a fit.

HomeGuide suggests 24 to 48 hours in normal weather and 3 to 5 days in hot weather, with heavy vehicles kept off for at least a week. We give you timing for your job when the paving is done.

Because the base under it is still wet or weak. Filling the hole without removing the failed material leaves the cause in place. Saw-cut patching with base repair fixes it.

HomeGuide puts the average asphalt repair at $250 to $800 nationally, with pothole filling at $100 to $400 and saw-cut patching at $4 to $12 per square foot. The number and size of repair areas and the base work needed set your price.

It is a temporary one. Cold patch holds until hot mix can be placed, which makes it useful in an emergency, but it rarely lasts as a permanent repair, especially in wet weather.

Yes. We repair first, seal the cracks, and sealcoat once the patches are ready so the surface looks even. Grouping work into one visit also makes better use of the minimum service fee.

On a firm base with good drainage, an overlay can give many years of service. On a failing base, cracks can return within a year or two, which is why we check the base before recommending one.

HomeGuide lists driveway resurfacing at about $3 to $7 per square foot and says an overlay typically saves 20 to 30 percent compared with replacement. The amount of patching needed first is what moves the price most.

Yes, by the thickness of the new layer. We mill or cut joints where it meets the garage, walks or street so there is no lip, and check that water still drains away from the house.

Yes. Lots are often done in phases so parking and entrances stay open.

Every few years for most driveways. HomeGuide gives a range of 2 to 10 years depending on the sealer and the climate. Strong sun and frequent rain push most coastal driveways toward the shorter end.

Not right away. HomeGuide recommends waiting 3 to 6 months, and its driveway guide suggests a year, so the asphalt can cure first.

It darkens them but does not fill them. Cracks have to be filled first or they keep letting water into the base.

Rain before the sealer sets can wash it off or leave it streaked. That is why we watch the forecast closely and only seal when there is a dry window long enough for it to cure.

HomeAdvisor gives asphalt lots a lifespan of about 20 to 30 years and suggests resurfacing every 15 to 20 years. Regular crack sealing, sealcoating and good drainage help a lot reach the long end of that range.

HomeAdvisor lists asphalt lots at $2 to $4.50 per square foot, or about $400 to $1,130 per space, with a 10-space lot around $10,000. Base repair, drainage structures and site work move the total.

Usually not all at once. We split the work into phases, keep an entrance open and move noisy or disruptive work to slower hours when we can.

Yes. When a civil engineer has designed the lot, we build to the plans and specifications. When there are no plans, our quote spells out the pavement section and drainage we propose.

HomeGuide says striping typically lasts 2 to 5 years depending on weather, traffic and paint. Busy lots and lots in full sun usually need it sooner.

Yes. Department of Justice guidance says restriped lots must provide accessible spaces as required by the 2010 ADA Standards. We count your spaces and lay out the right number and size.

HomeGuide puts a medium lot of 30 to 50 stalls at about $500 to $1,200, with standard stalls at $4 to $5 each and accessible stalls at $25 to $40. A new layout costs more than repainting existing lines.

Yes. We often stripe early in the morning, in the evening or on weekends so the lot stays usable during business hours.