Whether you are replacing a failed driveway, adding a new drive to a home or shop, or widening for extra parking, we give you a written estimate, a clear scope and a crew that treats your property with care.
Driveway Paving Design: Slope, Width, Turning Radius and Drainage
A good driveway fits how you live. We discuss vehicle types, parking, turning space, snow storage and where water goes. Typical residential drives run 10 to 12 feet wide for a single lane and 18 to 24 feet for two cars, with extra width at the garage apron and turnarounds for safe exits. Steep driveways, common on the South Hill, in the Latah Valley and on Five Mile Prairie, need careful grade design to keep traction in winter and prevent washouts in spring.
Driveway Paving Base: Crushed Rock Framework and Subbase Compaction
We excavate to depth, proof the subgrade and install crushed rock base in compacted lifts. Soft or silty subgrade can require a thicker base or geotextile fabric to stay stable when it thaws. The base is the foundation of the pavement, and no amount of surface asphalt can make up for a weak one.
Driveway Paving Surface: Hot-Mix Asphalt Aggregate, Thickness and Compaction
Most driveways receive 2 to 3 inches of compacted hot-mix asphalt, with heavier loads such as RVs, work trucks or delivery access justifying more. Dense compaction reduces air voids so water has fewer paths into the pavement.
Driveway Paving Drainage: Keeping Water Off the Asphalt and Away From the Foundation
We slope to a safe discharge, add crown or cross-fall as appropriate and tie into the street, garage and walkways with smooth transitions. Water that is allowed to stand on a driveway will find its way into cracks and freeze.
Driveway Paving Maintenance: Protecting Your Investment After Installation
A driveway is cheaper to maintain than to replace. Seal cracks promptly, keep downspouts from discharging on the pavement, support the edges with soil or aggregate, and plan sealcoating after the initial curing period. If an older driveway is failing in patches, asphalt repair or an overlay may extend its life. For a broader look at home projects, see our residential paving page.
Winter care: Use plastic or rubber-edged shovels, set plow blades with a slight gap above the surface, and avoid heavy salt build-up on new pavement during its first winter.
Driveway Paving Process: Excavation to Final Roll
- Measure and markWe confirm dimensions, drainage and tie-ins and mark the layout with you.
- Remove old pavement and excavateOld driveway material and unsuitable soil are removed to depth.
- Install and compact the crushed rock baseRock is placed in lifts and compacted until it is firm and uniform.
- Final grade checkWe verify slopes and elevations before paving.
- Place hot-mix asphaltAsphalt is placed with a paver or hand tools at specified thickness.
- Roll and finish edgesThe mat is compacted and edges are tapered and tied in.
- Backfill and cleanupEdges are backfilled and the site is cleaned.
Driveways Service Areas: Spokane, Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Cheney and Airway Heights
We provide driveways throughout Spokane County. Choose your location to see local conditions, soils and paving considerations for your area.
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Driveways FAQ: Answers From a Spokane Paving Contractor
Driveway Paving Lifespan: How Long Does an Asphalt Driveway Last in Spokane?
With a good base, proper drainage and periodic maintenance, an asphalt driveway can last many years. Winters and drainage conditions are the largest variables.
Driveway Paving Cure Time: When Can I Park on It?
Wait the period your crew gives you, typically a day or two, longer in hot weather.
Driveway Paving Permits: Do I Need One in Spokane?
Work in the public right-of-way, such as a curb cut or approach, can require a city or county permit. We help you understand what is needed for your address.