Driveway Paving in Central Ohio
Your driveway is more than a place to park your car. It is the first thing visitors see, the surface your family walks on every day, and a significant factor in your home's value and curb appeal. A worn-out, cracked, or gravel driveway drags down the appearance of even the most well-maintained home. All State Paving has been installing and resurfacing driveways across Central Ohio since 1979, and we have seen firsthand how a new driveway transforms the entire feel of a property.
We specialize in both new driveway construction and resurfacing existing driveways. New construction involves full excavation, base preparation, and paving from scratch, which is ideal for properties that have never had a paved driveway or where the existing surface has failed beyond repair. Resurfacing applies a new layer of asphalt over an existing surface that still has a solid base, saving significant cost while delivering a like-new appearance and performance.
Every driveway we install is custom-designed for the property. We account for the slope of your lot, the location of your garage, the path vehicles take, and where water needs to go. A driveway that looks great but sends water toward your foundation is a driveway that was not planned properly. We get these details right because they matter for decades to come, not just on installation day.
Why Choose Our Driveway Paving Services?
Custom Design for Your Property
No two properties are identical, and no two driveways should be either. We design each driveway to fit your lot's specific grade, garage location, and traffic pattern. Whether you need a straight two-car driveway or a curved design with a turnaround area, we plan it specifically for your property.
Resurfacing Option Saves Money
If your existing driveway has a solid base but the surface is worn or cracked, resurfacing can deliver a brand-new appearance at 40 to 60 percent of the cost of full replacement. We evaluate the base condition honestly and only recommend resurfacing when it will deliver lasting results.
Foundation Protection Through Proper Grading
Driveway grading is one of the most important aspects of the project that homeowners rarely think about. We grade every driveway to direct water away from your home's foundation, garage, and any low-lying areas. Poor drainage is the number one cause of basement moisture problems, and your driveway plays a major role.
Clean Garage Apron Transitions
The transition where your driveway meets your garage floor needs to be smooth and precisely matched in elevation. A lip or gap at this point creates a trip hazard and allows water to pool at the garage entrance. We build this transition carefully so vehicles roll in and out smoothly and water stays outside.
Built for Central Ohio Conditions
Ohio driveways take a beating from road salt, snow plows, freeze-thaw cycles, and heavy seasonal use. We use asphalt mix designs and base depths specifically chosen for our climate, and we build every driveway to handle the weight of delivery trucks and service vehicles, not just passenger cars.
Our Driveway Paving Process
Free On-Site Measurement and Consultation
We visit your property, measure the driveway area, evaluate soil and drainage conditions, and discuss options including shape, width, and whether new construction or resurfacing is the right approach. You get a detailed written estimate on the spot or within 24 hours.
Demolition and Excavation (New Construction)
For new driveways, we remove any existing surface, excavate to the proper depth, and dispose of all material. For resurfacing, we clean and prepare the existing surface, repair any base issues, and ensure a solid bonding surface for the new asphalt layer.
Base Preparation and Compaction
We install limestone aggregate base material in lifts, compacting each layer to achieve the density needed for long-term stability on Central Ohio's clay soils. We verify drainage slope throughout this process to ensure water moves away from your home.
Asphalt Installation
Hot-mix asphalt is applied at the specified thickness and compacted with professional rollers. We create clean, defined edges along landscaping and walkways, and we build the garage apron transition to match your existing floor elevation precisely.
Final Inspection and Care Guide
We walk the completed driveway with you, answer any questions, and provide a written care guide covering curing time, initial use guidelines, and long-term maintenance recommendations including when to schedule your first sealcoat application.
Driveway Paving FAQ
Should I choose a new driveway or resurfacing?
The right choice depends entirely on the condition of your existing base, and All State Paving evaluates this carefully during every free estimate visit in Central Ohio. If the underlying aggregate base is still stable and compacted with no signs of settling or shifting, and the surface damage is limited to the top asphalt layer such as surface cracking, oxidation, or minor wear, resurfacing is an excellent cost-effective option that delivers a like-new appearance at roughly 40 to 60 percent of full replacement cost. However, if the base has failed, which shows up as large settled or sunken areas, widespread interconnected alligator cracking, or standing water that will not drain, full replacement is the smarter long-term investment because a new asphalt layer over a bad base will fail again within a few years. With over 40 years of driveway paving experience across Central Ohio, our team can quickly identify which approach your property needs. We will always give you an honest recommendation based on what we find, not what generates the biggest invoice.
How wide should a residential driveway be?
A single-car residential driveway should be at least 10 to 12 feet wide to allow comfortable door opening on both sides of the vehicle, while a two-car driveway typically runs 18 to 24 feet wide depending on your garage door configuration and parking needs. If you need room for a turnaround area so you can pull out forward instead of backing onto the road, or if you want additional guest parking alongside the driveway, we can design a wider layout with flared sections at strategic points. All State Paving customizes the width based on your garage size, the types of vehicles you own, how you use the space daily, and any special considerations like RV or boat trailer access. Our team has been designing and building residential driveways across Central Ohio since 1979, and we factor in your property's specific grade, lot shape, and setback requirements to create a driveway that works perfectly for your household. Contact us for a free measurement and design consultation.
How thick should an asphalt driveway be?
All State Paving typically installs residential driveways in Central Ohio with 2 to 3 inches of hot-mix asphalt over 4 to 6 inches of compacted limestone aggregate base. This specification handles the weight of standard passenger vehicles, SUVs, and pickup trucks with ease and provides decades of reliable service when properly maintained. If your driveway will regularly see heavier vehicles such as RVs, boats on trailers, delivery trucks, or construction equipment, we increase both the base depth and asphalt thickness to handle those concentrated loads without rutting or settling. Central Ohio's clay-heavy soils also influence the specification because clay expands when wet and contracts when dry, creating subgrade movement that requires additional base depth to absorb. The correct thickness depends on your specific soil conditions, lot drainage, and how you use the driveway. During our free on-site estimate, we evaluate all of these factors and provide a specification engineered for your property's actual needs. Our 40-plus years of local experience mean your driveway is built right the first time.
Can you add a turnaround or widen my existing driveway?
Yes, All State Paving regularly adds turnaround areas, widens existing driveways, and extends paving to reach new structures like detached garages, workshops, and accessory buildings for Central Ohio homeowners. A turnaround area, which typically adds a 12 to 16 foot wide flared section, is one of the most popular driveway additions we install because it allows you to pull forward onto the road instead of backing out, which is both safer and more convenient. When widening or extending an existing driveway, we prepare the new base to match the existing structure and tie the new asphalt into the old surface using techniques that create a strong, clean joint. We match the new asphalt to the existing surface as closely as possible in both elevation and appearance, and we re-grade drainage across the expanded area to ensure water flows correctly. Our team has been modifying and expanding driveways across Central Ohio since 1979. Contact us for a free estimate and we will design the addition that works best for your property and budget.
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