5 Common Challenges to Driveway Paving Projects

For many property owners, the driveway leading to their home is a critical aesthetic that either looks great or grates on the eyes and tires. A cracked, potholed, and disintegrating driveway is not only about poor drive-up appeal, it is a signal flag to criminals because homes that are not well-maintained are broken into far more often than well-maintained homes are.

When you have decided to repair or install new driveway paving, the success of that project depends to a huge extent on your choice of paving contractors.

The 5 most common challenges to driveway paving projects are the following:

• Soft subsoil - paving requires a stable foundation. A patch of soft subsoil can quickly cause problems if it isn’t dealt with before the asphalt is poured. 
• Drainage issues - even with a perfect installation, if the paving contractor doesn’t address drainage issues at the start, your driveway paving project will have to be revisited far sooner than you’d like.
• City bureaucracy - every city has its own set of policies and rules to comply with. An experienced paving contractor will know the local regulations and help you avoid delays and problems in the future.
• Subcontractor delays - if you have more than one contractor working on your driveway paving project, you could face potential delays. A single-source paving contractor means you’ll not only enjoy cost savings but avoid the headache and inconvenience of arranging sub-contractor schedules.
• Weather problems - nothing can upset even the best-planned driveway paving project like weather, but there is very little that can be done about it.

At Smith’s Paving we have the equipment, the workers, and the expertise to make your driveway paving project go quickly and smoothly. We’ll help you identify any issues with subsoil and drainage that may have contributed to the destruction of your previous driveway. We will then design a long-lasting solution to deliver good returns on your investment.

Why Working with a Paving Contractor Expert Matters

What really matters to a driveway paving project is getting the subgrade properly prepared, planning for adequate drainage, and ensuring that the base thickness is appropriate. A properly compacted base is critical, but getting that right won’t matter if snow melt and storm water leave puddles on your driveway pavement. Water is the enemy of pavement and standing water is its mortal enemy, causing damage through freeze and thaw cycles and reducing the longevity of your driveway pavement. 

At Smith’s Paving our driveway paving team has successfully completed numerous new installations, resurfacing projects, and driveway pavement repairs. No homeowner wants to greet their visitors with a cracked, potholed driveway pavement. Our team of driveway paving experts can give you a smooth, worry-free, driveway pavement that you will enjoy for years to come. Give our expert team of paving contractors a call at 518.266.9526. Or contact us online and we’ll be happy to provide a free, written estimate for your driveway paving.