Residential · Lakewood, CO
Need an asphalt driveway that drains right, stays tight at the edges, and holds up to daily traffic? Since 2019, Apex Asphalt Lakewood has handled asphalt driveway installation, replacement, and repairs in Lakewood with proper base work, clean paving lines, and durable mixes built for Colorado weather.
A long-lasting asphalt driveway starts below the surface. We remove failed asphalt, concrete, and soft subgrade as needed, then proof-roll to find pumping or unstable spots. Base is built with graded aggregate road base (often 6-12 inches depending on soil and load), placed in lifts and compacted with a vibratory roller or plate compactor to target density. Before paving, we fine-grade for water runoff, set a stable edge, and apply asphalt tack coat so the new hot-mix asphalt bonds instead of sliding.
Lakewood freeze-thaw cycles, de-icing salts, and spring moisture punish thin asphalt and poor drainage. We shape the driveway for positive slope away from structures, protect transitions at sidewalks and garage aprons, and address low spots that trap water. Our crew places hot-mix asphalt (HMA) with consistent thickness, then compacts with a steel drum roller to lock in aggregate and reduce air voids. Finish options include clean handwork around edges, a smooth roller finish, and neat tie-ins at existing pavement so seams stay tight.
Customers choose us because we do the unglamorous parts correctly. You get a licensed and insured asphalt contractor, serving since 2019, with straightforward scope, thickness, and base specs in writing. We show up with the right equipment for the job, skid steer for excavation and grading, dump truck for aggregate and mix, rollers for compaction, and infrared tools and hand lutes for clean joint work. If a full replacement is not necessary, we will recommend targeted asphalt driveway repair, patching, or crack sealing based on what the pavement is actually doing.
Before we leave, we walk the driveway with you and confirm drainage, edges, and transitions, then explain curing and care. You receive a clear plan for when to drive on it, when to park heavy vehicles, and how to protect the surface from turning tires during the first heat cycles. If the project includes crack sealing, a sealcoat schedule, or pothole repair areas to monitor, we document it so you know what to expect over time. The goal is a finished asphalt driveway that looks clean on day one and performs for years, not a quick top layer that fails early.
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 driveway should be built like a small roadway: stable subgrade, compacted aggregate base, and properly compacted hot-mix asphalt on top. Apex Asphalt Lakewood installs new driveways, replaces failing pavement, and fixes common problems like cracks, potholes, raveling, and low spots that hold water. Whether you need a full tear-out or a focused repair, we design the scope around drainage, thickness, and the weight your driveway actually carries.
If your asphalt driveway has alligator cracking, persistent potholes, sinking near the garage, or crumbling edges, the cause is usually base failure, poor drainage, or water intrusion through unsealed cracks. A surface-only fix can look good briefly but still fail if the foundation is soft. That is why our driveway process starts with evaluation, checking slope, observing how water moves, and identifying areas that need undercutting, base rebuild, or a full-depth patch before any new asphalt goes down.
For new installation, we grade for positive drainage and build a compacted aggregate base sized to the site conditions and loads. Then we place hot-mix asphalt, compact it to a dense, uniform mat, and hand-finish details around walks, landscaping edges, and garage aprons. For repair work, we match the right method to the problem, crack sealing for water control, saw-cut and remove for full-depth failures, or a properly bonded overlay when the base is sound but the surface is worn.
If you want an asphalt driveway that stays smooth, drains correctly, and resists freeze-thaw damage, request a written estimate. We will outline base depth, asphalt thickness, repair areas, and a realistic plan for curing and maintenance so you can protect your investment over the long run.
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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