Residential Paving: Driveway
Paving in Maine
Certified Paving delivers commercial paving for parking lots, private roads, campuses, and HOAs across Maine. We listen first, then plan scopes that fit your site and your budget. An owner is on site to answer questions, keep work moving, and hand off a clean, safe surface.
Our team explains options in plain language and writes a clear scope with timing and traffic notes. Tell us what you need to keep open and when, and we will shape a practical plan. Call us for a free in person estimate and a clear plan for phasing and traffic.
Driveway Paving: New Builds and Resurfacing
Every home and site is different, so we start with a walkthrough and a simple plan. We look at slopes, soil, and how water will leave the area. If you need a new drive, we set grades, shape the sub base, and build lifts to reach the right thickness. If a resurfacing is the smarter choice, we repair weak areas, clean the surface, and place an overlay that ties cleanly to edges and thresholds. This crosses over into excavation, groundwork, and landscaping work that’s often essential to what we do.
This approach to driveway paving helps the surface look right on day one and hold up through Maine weather. We confirm what you need from driveway: width for cars, trucks, and plows, turnaround or parking pad, or whatever else you may need. We grade all areas with the same care. We tie the new surface cleanly to garage slabs, walks, and steps. Where a culvert is needed, we set it to move water under the drive and protect the edge. On soft soils we can add fabric and more base to spread load and reduce settling.
At the road we match the apron and keep water from pooling at the end of the drive. Edges are compacted and supported so tires do not break them down. This planning keeps the surface quiet to drive on and easier to plow in winter.
Seal Coating for Protection
Seal coating shields the surface from the sun and water. It slows oxidation and helps the drive shed rain. We time seal coat after new installs once the pavement has cured. On older drives we clean, patch, and tape edges before we apply the sealer. A seal coat cannot fix a bad base or deep structural issues, but it can protect a sound surface and delay the need for larger repairs.
We use seal coat as part of a simple care plan, not as a cure all. The surface must be clean and dry before we apply. We block off the area and guide drying time so foot and vehicle traffic do not mark the finish. A steady maintenance rhythm can stretch the life of a sound driveway and keep it looking even.
Asphalt Driveway Paving Repairs That Last
We fix common issues like potholes, ruts, and cracked edges. We remove failed areas, rebuild the base, and compact in lifts. Then we place and roll hot mix to match nearby grades and provide a smooth finish. For long random cracks, we clean, fill, and seal to keep water out.
These steps improve ride quality and extend service life. Our goal with asphalt driveway paving repairs is simple. Fix the cause, not only the symptom. This is how asphalt driveway paving work holds up year after year. We saw cut patches with straight lines so the new mat bonds well. We set patch depth to match the problem, not just the surface.
Cracks that wander are routed and cleaned before they are filled. We feather edges so tires do not feel a bump where old meets new. Compaction is checked as we roll to reach a dense and smooth finish. If frost heave has raised an area, we correct grades and rebuild the base there. These steps help small defects from turning into bigger problems after a hard winter.
Step by Step: From Estimate to Final Roll
First, we listen. We ask how you use the drive, where you park, and what problems you want solved.
Next, we walk the site and measure. We look at drainage, soil, shade, and trees near the edge. Then we write a clear scope with price, timing, and any options.
On paving day we prep the base, set edges, place hot mix, and compact in steady passes. We check joints and transitions and match nearby surfaces.
We schedule utilities and confirm access so work can start on time. You will know where to park and when each step will happen.
Before we leave, we sweep, remove cones, and explain simple care during the first few days. If questions come up, an owner is easy to reach.
If the weather impacts our work, we will call you and adjust the plan.
Where We Work & When
In spring, we pave in Southern Maine. Towns include:
- South Portland
- Portland
- Westbrook
- Falmouth
- Cumberland
- Yarmouth
- Freeport
- Brunswick
- Scarborough
- Saco
- Biddeford
- Gorham
- Gray
- Windham
From June through October, we pave in Northern Maine communities such as:
- Calais
- Machias
- Eastport
- Ellsworth
- Lincoln
- Danforth
- Lee
- Mattawamkeag
- Medway
- Millinocket
- and Houlton
This schedule fits the weather and helps us plan your project. Ask for a free paving estimate, and we will confirm timing for your town.
Residential Driveway FAQs
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How much does driveway paving cost?
Costs vary with size, base work, and edges. After a site visit we give a clear written estimate so you can plan.
Can you handle driveway paving near me this season?
We split our schedule between Southern Maine in spring and Northern Maine from June through September. Call us to confirm timing for your town.
How soon can I park on new asphalt?
Light foot traffic is often fine the next day. Wait longer for cars and longer again for heavy vehicles. We will explain care before we leave.
Do you help with permits?
For driveways on state roads, review the driveway permit requirements. We can coordinate timing with your town.
Two Ways to Connect
No matter how you reach us, we’d love to know about your subbase issues, drainage, and expected traffic if you know them. We can schedule a short visit and write a scope the same day in many cases. Your free paving estimate includes a breakdown of options and timing.
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