Residential · Lakewood, CO
An asphalt apron is the high-load transition where your driveway meets the street or garage, and it fails fast when the base, pitch, or compaction is wrong. Apex Asphalt Lakewood has served Lakewood since 2019, installing and repairing asphalt aprons with proper grading, drainage, and tight, clean joints.
Prep and base decide whether an asphalt apron lasts or ruts. We sawcut and remove failed asphalt, excavate soft subgrade, and proof-roll to find pumping spots before rebuilding the section. Base is placed in lifts using Class 6 road base or crushed aggregate (typically 4-8 inches depending on traffic and soils), then compacted with a vibratory plate compactor or roller to a tight, stable mat. We set forms or edge restraints where needed, establish the tie-in elevations, and protect utilities, curb lines, and garage slabs.
Lakewood’s freeze-thaw cycles and spring moisture punish low spots, so we build the apron to shed water and avoid standing at the curb or garage threshold. Typical targets are 1.5-2 percent cross-slope and a smooth transition to existing pavement without a trip edge. Asphalt is placed hot, raked to grade, and compacted with a steel drum roller, with special attention at the edges and along concrete so the joint is sealed and supported. For repairs, we use sawcut patching with straight vertical edges, tack coat at all seams, and infrared heat blending when it is the right fit to reduce cold joints and create a cleaner finish.
Lakewood customers choose us because apron work is small enough to be ignored, but important enough to do to a standard. You get a licensed and insured asphalt contractor that shows up with the right equipment, measures grades, and fixes what caused the failure, not just the surface. Our crew knows how to tie into concrete approaches and curb returns without breaking corners, and we keep the site orderly with controlled haul-off and clean edge lines. We offer free written estimates, clear scope, and realistic scheduling around weather and plant hours.
Before we leave, we do a walkthrough and confirm the apron drains correctly, the transitions are smooth, and the edges are compacted and sealed where specified. You receive a defined thickness and base plan, sawcut lines where patching was required, and recommendations for sealcoating timing (typically after the asphalt cures and seasons). We also provide care guidance like keeping vehicles off fresh asphalt for 24-48 hours, avoiding sharp turning while hot, and watching the first storm for any ponding to address early. The result is an asphalt apron that supports vehicle loads, protects your driveway, and looks clean at the street line.
Yes. We provide a free written estimate that lists the scope, materials (hot-mix asphalt, tack coat, crack sealant, sealcoat), and an expected schedule.
Light foot traffic is often possible the same day, and vehicle traffic is typically allowed after the asphalt cools and gains initial stability. We give site-specific guidance based on thickness, temperature, and turning movements.
Often, yes. We can do targeted repairs like saw-cut remove and replace, full-depth patching, or infrared patching, then blend the repairs into a maintenance plan such as crack filling and sealcoating.
Yes. We can restripe after paving or sealcoating, including stall lines, fire lanes, directional arrows, and accessible markings, based on your layout and requirements.
Prep typically includes demolition or milling if needed, grading for drainage, compacting aggregate base, addressing soft spots, applying tack coat where new asphalt meets existing pavement, and compacting hot-mix with vibratory rollers for density.
An asphalt apron takes more abuse than most of your pavement. It handles turning tires, snowplow scraping, gutter flow, and the constant impact right where the driveway meets the road, curb, or garage. If you see crumbling edges, rutting, birdbaths, or water tracking into the garage, the fix usually involves more than a skim coat. Apex Asphalt Lakewood installs and repairs asphalt aprons with solid base work, correct slope, and tight joints so the transition stays smooth and strong.
For new apron installation, we start by checking grades and drainage, then excavate to a depth that allows for compacted aggregate base plus asphalt thickness that matches the use. Residential aprons commonly use 2-3 inches of hot-mix asphalt over 4-8 inches of compacted base, while heavier traffic may require more structure. We compact base in lifts, apply tack coat at all tie-ins, then place hot asphalt and roll it for density, focusing on edges and joints where failures start.
For asphalt apron repair, we identify whether the problem is surface raveling, base failure, or joint separation at concrete. When the base is compromised, full-depth removal and replacement is usually the longest-lasting solution. When the surrounding pavement is sound, sawcut patching provides clean edges and better bonding than irregular tear-outs. In select cases, infrared repair can reheat and blend the existing asphalt to reduce seams and restore the mat.
If you need an asphalt apron in Lakewood, CO, we will measure, explain the options, and quote the work in writing. You will know what gets removed, what base gets placed, how the tie-ins are handled, and what cure time to expect. A well-built apron protects the rest of the driveway, reduces water problems, and keeps the entrance looking clean season after season.
Call now or send a request and we will reach out within one business day to schedule your free, no-obligation estimate in Lakewood. We assess the project, review the details, and give you a written quote before any work starts, so you know exactly what to expect.
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