Residential · San Jose, CA
Apex Asphalt San Jose has installed and repaired asphalt driveways since 2018, with clean edging, solid bases, and smooth, drain-ready grades. We handle full replacements, new driveways, overlays, crack repair, patching, and sealcoating in San Jose with a clear scope and a written plan.
A long-lasting asphalt driveway starts with correct prep and a stable base. We cut and remove failed asphalt, address soft spots, and proof-roll with a vibratory roller to find movement before paving. Subgrade is graded for drainage, then we install and compact aggregate base (typically Class 2 AB), building it in lifts so it locks up instead of shifting later. From there we set forms or edge lines, protect concrete and garage lips, and tack-coat where new asphalt meets existing pavement to improve bond.
Local soils and drainage patterns matter, so we focus on slope, transitions, and water control, not just a smooth top. We shape the mat for positive drainage away from structures, correct birdbaths, and keep a consistent edge line at walkways and curbs. Asphalt is placed hot and leveled with a paver or lute work for tight areas, then compacted in multiple passes with steel drum and/or plate compaction to hit density and reduce early raveling. For finish, we deliver a uniform surface texture, clean joints at tie-ins, and neat saw-cuts where required for patch boundaries or utility interfaces.
San Jose customers choose us because we do the unglamorous parts that prevent callbacks: base thickness, compaction, and water management. You get a written estimate with line-item clarity, realistic thickness recommendations (often 2-3 inches compacted asphalt over a properly compacted base for typical driveways), and honest options between patching, overlay, or full replacement. We are licensed and insured, show up with commercial-grade equipment, and keep the site controlled with cones and clear access planning. The goal is a driveway that looks straight on day one and stays tight at the edges through heat cycles and daily turning.
Before we leave, we walk the asphalt driveway with you and review drainage, edges, and tie-ins at the sidewalk, garage, and any existing concrete. You receive care guidance like cure time before parking, when to turn wheels, and sealcoat timing, plus simple maintenance steps for cracks and oil drips. We haul off debris, sweep the work area, and make sure transitions are trip-safe and clean. What you get is a finished pavement section built from the ground up, not a thin cosmetic layer, along with documentation you can reference if you plan future gates, concrete, or striping.
Yes. We provide a free written estimate that lists the recommended scope, measured quantities, and the materials and steps included.
Yes. We regularly transition asphalt to garage slabs, sidewalks, and existing concrete, using clean sawcut edges where needed and proper compaction at the joint to reduce separation.
Repair scope depends on the failure, but may include sawcut and removal, base rebuild with aggregate, compaction, hot mix placement, and edge sealing. We can also add crack sealing and sealcoating where appropriate.
Yes. We stripe stalls, arrows, fire lanes, and accessible markings, and we can coordinate layouts for re-striping after paving or sealcoating.
Yes. For active businesses, we can phase paving or resurfacing, set cure windows, and plan access routes to reduce downtime.
If your asphalt driveway is cracking, sinking, or holding water, the fix is rarely just a fresh topcoat. Apex Asphalt San Jose installs new asphalt driveways and handles driveway repair with a base-first approach, using proper excavation, graded aggregate, hot-mix asphalt placement, and compaction to protect your investment. Whether you need a small patch at the garage lip or a full removal and replacement, we size the solution to traffic load, turning stress, and drainage so the pavement performs through seasonal heat and everyday use.
Asphalt driveway installation typically includes removal of failed pavement, proof-rolling and grading the subgrade, placing compacted aggregate base, applying tack coat at tie-ins, then laying hot-mix asphalt and compacting with a steel drum roller. We pay close attention to slope, edge support, and joint quality because these details control water intrusion and edge breakdown. When an existing driveway is structurally sound but weathered, an asphalt overlay may be appropriate after correcting low spots and addressing cracks and utility cuts.
For asphalt driveway repair, we match the method to the problem. Alligator cracking and widespread base failure usually point to removal and rebuild of the affected section, not crack filler alone. Isolated damage may be handled with saw-cut patching, infrared-style heat blending where practical, or skin patches only when the base is verified stable. We also offer crack sealing and sealcoating to slow oxidation and reduce moisture intrusion, which helps delay larger repairs.
You will receive a written estimate, a straightforward schedule, and a final walkthrough. If you want a driveway that drains correctly, feels smooth underfoot, and stands up to parking and turning loads, our crew will build it with the right layers, compaction, and finishing details. Call today for a free estimate.
Call now or send a request and we will reach out within one business day to schedule your free, no-obligation estimate in San Jose. 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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