RESIDENTIAL ASPHALT PAVING
Serving Northern Illinois And Southeastern Wisconsin
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Asphalt Driveways
The appearance of your driveway makes one of the first impressions about your property to visitors and passersby. Whether you are selling your home or looking to stay, be sure your driveway is not overlooked, as no property’s hardscape is complete without a well-kept driveway. Driveways are economical, durable and long lasting, and they are also relatively inexpensive to maintain.
Our commitment to you is to provide a strong and durable pavement that is functional and reliable for years to come. We guarantee aesthetically complete driveway that shows off its quality through its beauty. We specialize in attention to detail from edges and corners to compacting properly next to structures and other pavements. An important factor to the strength of the driveway is the tamping of the edges. This provides proper support against crumbling edges as well as giving your driveway a beautiful finished appearance of straight lines and smooth curves.
Asphalt driveways are both strong and durable and are engineered to withstand winter freezing and spring thawing. Unlike concrete, asphalt installation and repairs can be easily and quickly done as less steps are required to complete an asphalt paving project.
ASPHALT SERVICES
Asphalt Remove and Replace
Completely removing the driveway allows us to uncover the underlying problems that may be found in the base, thereby, ensuring the proper steps are taken to install a driveway that lasts.
When should I replace my Driveway?
It’s time to completely replace your driveway if you notice any of these issues:
- Thorough Cracking
- Settling of the driveway
- Water drainage & pitching issues
- Excessive asphalt raveling or crumbling into pieces
- Evident Potholes
Asphalt Driveway Dig-out / Driveway Extension
Running out of parking space for guests, your camper, for playing basketball, boat, or that new driver in the family? Is your driveway excessively large or has a odd shape? Installing an extension to your driveway can be the solution to parking issues or door nicks for driveways that are too narrow. We can also help re-shape your driveway, change the layout, or completely relocate it on your property!
When should I do an Asphalt Dig-out?
Whether you want to install a new driveway or add square footage to an existing one.
Asphalt Driveway Overstone
If you are dealing with irregular areas, dirt, mud and an all-around mess with your gravel driveway, maybe you need to figure out how to make your gravel driveway solid.
Asphalt Overstone is the best choice since often it does not require excavation helping to lower cost.
First we need to check the levels to have the appropriate grade so that the water doesn’t pool on the surface.
Next, a sub-base will be put down creating a plane that is stable enough to hold the blacktop that’s going on top of it.
Last we instal 3″ asphalt and compact it.
When should I do it?
Overstone is applied when the client already has a gravel base installed.
However, our crew must check the levels and add up to 2” of gravel.
Minimum digging for clean up maybe necessary.
Services comparison
| Stages | Asphalt Remove & Replace | Asphalt Dig-out / Extension | Asphalt Overstone |
| Excavation | Remove existing asphalt | Dig-out the existing dirt 9” | Minimum |
| CA-6 stone base | Add up to 2” | Complete 6” base | Add up to 2” |
| Shoot grades with laser level and fine grade for water drainage. | |||
| Pave with 3” of asphalt surface and compact | |||
| Pavement will be compacted with a 5-ton vibratory roller and finish roller. | |||
Driveway Overlay/Resurface
A resurface is one of the most cost effective ways get a new looking driveway if you are not concerned about optimal longevity. A typical resurface will last approximately 7-10 years if done over a stable existing driveway surface (some areas may need spot patching).
Driveways can be resurfaced or “overlayed” with asphalt. The prime candidate for a resurface is:
- A minimally cracked surface.
- The driveway is settled at least 2″ low below the garage floor or has at least this amount of space from existing pavement to garage floor, city sidewalk, and entrance, and is in good to average condition.
- The driveway is long and can have sections corrected independently; small driveways do not usually see cost benefits as minimum charge may still apply.
Other Asphalt Services
Heavy Duty Pavement and a thicker stone for heavier loads. (i.e.: boat parking, camper parking, or heavier vehicle). For this we recommend 3″ or 4″ of blacktop in two lifts with a gravel base of 8″ or even 12″.
We also install full or partial basketball, tennis or pickleball courts. Custom striping layouts are available and are done in-house.
Changes or cancellations of sections, the existing pavements and gravel will be hauled away, and remaining areas will be filled with dirt and topsoil & seed.
Asphalt installation and repairs can be easier and quicker than concrete or brick installation since fewer steps are required to complete a project.
What Customers are saying
Total Paving went above and beyond my expectations. Going into this project, I really wasn’t sure what the finished product would look like in the end. After completion, I was extremely happy with the results!
Every employee from the office staff to the laborers on the job site were courteous, professional and experts at their craft. I would recommend this company to anyone in need of a contractor that is competitive in pricing and are looking for someone they can trust and expect nothing but perfection in the end. You will be satisfied!
From start to finish, a completely professional approach to our project. Every one we dealt with from estimating, to completion, were more than professional. With 42 years in the asphalt industry myself, I would highly recommend Total to anyone who is looking for quality work and quality people.
We recently had our asphalt paving done and culvert replaced. We couldn’t be happier with the results! From the very beginning, Erik Lopez was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly helpful. He provided a clear and detailed quote, answered all of our questions, and stayed in touch throughout the entire process to make sure everything went smoothly. The work was completed on time, with great attention to detail, and the finished product looks fantastic. Highly recommend this company for anyone looking for quality paving work and excellent customer service!
I had a great experience with George and the entire Total Paving Crew. From the first time George was out to survey the job his communication was timely and excellent and we had many exchanges. The crew that did the demolition of my old asphalt driveway and prep for the new asphalt were friendly and great at their craft. The crew that installed the new asphalt were friendly as well and paid close attention to detail. They made sure I was satisfied and both crews did an excellent job with clean up. I just had the new asphalt installed this morning and so far all looks great and went well. I highly recommend this company.
We had a brand new Brussels patio installed, and we are loving it! A big shout out to George for helping with the design– He worked diligently with us to ensure the design was exactly what we wanted. The crew did a wonderful job on site. We highly recommend total paving!
Residential Asphalt projects
Why Choose Total Paving for Asphalt Services?
Asphalt isn’t just about the surface — it’s about what’s underneath. At Total Paving, we bring structural integrity, longevity, and a clean finish to every asphalt project we take on. From residential driveways to private roads, we deliver results that stand up to time and traffic.
