Frequently Asked Questions

National guides put new asphalt driveways at roughly $5 to $12 or more per square foot. A 600-square-foot driveway runs about $3,000 to $7,200 in HomeGuide's numbers. Tear-out, extra base for heavy trucks, hauling distance and access change the price. Your written bid is the real number.

We do. Asphalt Paving Casper builds new and replacement driveways, shop aprons, yards and lots, and handles patching, crack filling and seal coating across Natrona County.

Roughly late spring through early fall. Hot asphalt needs warm ground to compact well, and Casper's winters are long. We schedule early to make the most of the season.

If widening means removing curb or curb-walk, the City of Casper requires a curb-cut permit. Digging in the street, right-of-way or alley needs a street-cut permit, with a bond and insurance. Work on your own lot alone usually does not need either.

Both can work. Asphalt is usually cheaper up front, flexes with freeze-thaw and is easy to patch, but it needs seal coating. Concrete lasts longer and costs more, and it can scale from de-icing salt. Many shops and yards use asphalt because of cost and repairability.

Frost heave happens when water in the soil under the pavement freezes and expands. A thick, well-drained base and a surface that sheds water reduce it. Sealing cracks keeps water from getting in.

HomeGuide puts the interval at 2 to 10 years depending on sealer and climate. With Casper's sun and wind, every few years is typical. Fill cracks first.

For cars, 2 to 3 inches of asphalt on 6 to 8 inches of base is a common build. For trucks and trailers, 3 to 4 inches on 8 to 10 inches of base is safer.

No pavement stops frost entirely, but a thick, well-drained base and a surface that sheds water reduce heaving a lot.

Give it a few days for a car, more if a heat wave rolls in. We give you timing for your job.

HomeGuide gives 15 to 30 years with good installation and upkeep. In Casper, crack filling and seal coating make the biggest difference.

At least the heavy-vehicle range in cost guides, 3 to 4 inches of asphalt on 8 to 10 inches of base, and thicker for regular truck or equipment traffic.

Steel tracks can gouge asphalt, especially in summer heat. Rubber tracks and mats help. We talk through your equipment at the estimate.

Gravel is cheaper, but it ruts, gets tracked into the shop and is hard to plow. Asphalt costs more and is cleaner and easier to maintain.

We set the apron slightly below the slab and slope it away from the door.

Usually. Work goes in sections so some parking is always available.

Yes. Restriping is an alteration, so the 2010 ADA Standards apply.

Every few years, with crack filling every fall.

On the low side of the lot or in landscaped areas where meltwater will not cross drive lanes. We help plan it.

Not straight over loose gravel, but firm, compacted gravel can become part of the base after regrading and adding fresh crushed base.

Yes. HomeGuide puts it at $2 to $5 per square foot with a shorter life of 7 to 10 years. Asphalt costs more but lasts longer.

Yes. The road apron and the area near the house or shop are common starting points.

Yes, on the paved section.

Freeze-thaw. Water in cracks freezes and expands, and thawing ground softens the base.

We can place temporary cold patch. Permanent hot-mix repairs wait for warmer ground.

Usually the wet base under it was never removed. A lasting repair rebuilds the base.

Repair if damage is limited. Replace or overlay if it covers much of the surface.

September or October, ahead of the first hard freeze.

HomeGuide recommends waiting 3 to 6 months after paving.

Every few years for most driveways.

No. Cracks are filled first, then the seal coat goes on.