Asphalt Driveway Paving in Louisville, KY
New asphalt driveways and full driveway replacements for homes in Louisville, KY and Southern Indiana. Proper stone base, clean edges and a free written estimate. Call (502) 459-7283.
A new asphalt driveway is one of the biggest curb-appeal upgrades you can make to your home, and one of the easiest to get wrong. Most driveway failures start underneath, with a thin or poorly compacted base. Commonwealth Paving has built driveways in Louisville and Southern Indiana since 1988. Whether you call it an asphalt or a blacktop driveway, we build every one from the ground up.
New Driveway or Replacement?
We pave brand-new driveways for new homes and additions, and we replace old driveways that are past saving. Signs your driveway needs replacing rather than repair:
- Cracks running across most of the surface, often in an “alligator” pattern
- Sinking, dips or ruts where water pools
- Crumbling edges and loose stone
- A driveway that has been patched many times and keeps breaking down
- Asphalt that is 20 years old or more
If your driveway is still mostly sound, sealcoating, crack sealing or patching may be all it needs. We will tell you honestly which option makes sense.
How We Pave a Driveway
- On-site estimate. We measure, check drainage and the condition of the base, and give you a written price.
- Removal. Asphalt is all we do.
- Grading. We shape the ground so water runs away from your house and garage.
- Stone base. We install and compact a stone base. This is the part that decides how long your driveway lasts.
- Asphalt. We lay hot asphalt with a paver for an even surface.
- Compaction and edges. We roll the asphalt to full density and finish with clean, straight edges.
- Final walk-through. We check the work with you and explain how to care for it.
What Affects the Cost of a Driveway
Every driveway is priced on site, but these are the factors that move the number:
- Size. Total square footage is the biggest factor.
- Removal. Taking out an old driveway adds labor and hauling.
- Base work. Soft spots, poor soil or drainage problems need extra stone and grading.
- Access and shape. Tight lots, curves, slopes and long drives take more time.
- Extras. Turnarounds, parking pads, aprons and drainage features.
Why Asphalt Is the Right Choice for Louisville Driveways
| Asphalt | Concrete |
|---|---|---|
Install cost | Usually lower | Usually higher |
Kentucky winters | Flexes with freeze-thaw | Can crack and heave |
Repairs | Easy, blends in | Harder to hide |
Resurfacing later | Yes, over a sound base | Not practical |
Ready to drive on | A few days | About a week or more |
For most Louisville homes, asphalt gives the best value.
Caring for Your New Driveway
- Stay off it until we give you the all-clear. That is usually a few days, and longer for heavy vehicles.
- Avoid turning the steering wheel while the car is stopped. Keep trailers, kickstands and jacks off it in hot weather for the first few months.
- Wait about 6 to 12 months for the asphalt to cure fully, then sealcoat it. Reseal every 2 to 3 years after that.
- Seal cracks as soon as they appear.
A well-built and well-maintained asphalt driveway can last 15 to 25 years.
Protect Your New Driveway With Sealcoating
Sealcoating shields asphalt from sun, water and winter salt, keeps the surface black and slows cracking. It is the simplest way to get the full life out of a new driveway. Learn more on our Seal Coating page.
Get Your Free Driveway Estimate
Planning a new driveway or replacement? Tell us about your property and we will give you a clear, written price. Call (502) 459-7283 or request an estimate online.
Why Louisville Homeowners Choose Commonwealth Paving
We have been paving Louisville driveways since 1988, more than 38 years. We are your neighbors, and we treat your property like our own.
100% customer satisfaction Guaranteed
We stand behind our driveways. If something isn't right, we come back and make it right.
Quick Response - Often Same-Day Service
We respond to estimate requests the same business day.
Full Service - Fully Certified, Licensed & Insured
Commonwealth Paving is fully licensed and insured in Kentucky. Every crew member is experienced and trained on our process.
Top-Quality Materials
Correct stone depth, compaction and drainage are what we get right on every job.
Since 1988
Thousands of driveways and parking lots across Louisville and Southern Indiana.
Transform your property with our expert paving solutions, whether it's a new driveway or a resurfaced parking lot. Count on us for quality work that suits your residential or commercial needs.
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Areas We Serve
Services Areas
Commonwealth Paving proudly provides services throughout
- Louisville
- Jeffersontown
- St. Matthews
- Jeffersontown
- Middletown
- Prospect
- Shepherdsville
- New Albany
- Clarksville
- surrounding communities
Frequently Asked Questions
It depends on the size and base work. We give you a schedule with your estimate.
Wait about 6 to 12 months so the asphalt can cure, then reseal every 2 to 3 years.
It depends mainly on size, whether an old driveway must be removed, and how much base work the soil needs. We price every driveway on site and give you a written estimate.
Usually after a few days. In hot weather asphalt stays softer for longer, so we’ll give you a specific time.
15 to 25 years with proper installation, regular sealcoating and crack sealing.
Sometimes. If the old base is solid, resurfacing over it can save money. If it’s cracked through or sinking, it needs to come out first or the cracks will come back.
Spring, summer and early fall, when temperatures let the asphalt compact properly.
Yes. Call 502-459-7283 or fill in the form on this page.