Residential asphalt driveways
Residential Driveway Paving in Orlando & Central Florida
Driveways Express installs new asphalt driveways and replaces, resurfaces, repairs and sealcoats existing ones for homeowners from Orlando through Polk County. Family-owned, paving since 1990. Call (856) 313-4475 or send the form and we will measure your driveway and give you a free written estimate.
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New and replacement asphalt driveways
For a replacement we remove the old driveway, haul it away, repair or rebuild the base and compact it, set the grade so water runs off and away from the house, then place and roll hot-mix asphalt. For new construction we do the same from bare ground. You get clean edges, a tight seam at the garage and the apron, and a driveway that will take Florida summers for years.
- Old asphalt removed and hauled away
- Limerock or crushed-concrete base, compacted
- Grade set for drainage away from the house
- Hot-mix asphalt placed and rolled tight
- Written care instructions when we leave
Driveway resurfacing (overlay)
If your driveway is faded, rough and surface-cracked but still solid underneath, resurfacing gives you a new driveway for less. We fill cracks, repair any failed spots, mill or feather the edges so the new surface meets the garage and street cleanly, apply tack and pave a new layer over the old. One day, usually.
If the base has failed, resurfacing will crack in the same places within a year or two. We check the base and tell you which option is right. No upselling, no undercutting.
Driveway repair, patching and crack filling
Potholes at the apron, a sunken spot where the sprinkler leaks, alligator cracking where the trash can sits, or a heaved ridge over an oak root. We cut out the failed area, rebuild and compact the base, and patch with hot-mix flush to the existing surface. Open cracks get hot-applied filler so storm water stays out.
- Pothole and sunken-area repair
- Oak-root heave repair
- Hot crack filling
- Apron and edge rebuilds
Driveway sealcoating
Sealcoat is sunscreen for asphalt. It blocks UV, slows oxidation, resists water and oil and restores the black finish. In Central Florida, seal a new driveway after its first 6 to 12 months and then every two to three years, with crack filling each time. It is the cheapest maintenance you can buy and it adds years to the driveway.
Driveway millings (recycled asphalt)
Long drives, acreage and rural properties in east Orange, Osceola, Lake and Polk counties often do better with compacted recycled asphalt millings than with hot mix. Millings compact into a firm, dust-free surface that handles trucks and trailers, costs a fraction of asphalt, and can be paved over later if you want to upgrade.
Private roads, shared drives and long driveways
Shared drives between neighbors, private roads to a handful of homes, and long driveways on acreage are a specialty. We build them with the drainage and edge support a long run of asphalt needs, in hot-mix or millings depending on budget and traffic, and we can phase the work so everyone keeps access. HOA-owned roads are handled through our commercial team.
- Long driveways and rural access roads
- Shared drives with neighbor agreements
- Crowned surfaces and swales for storm runoff
- Hot-mix or millings, priced side by side
How much does a new driveway cost in Orlando?
It depends on the driveway. Here is what moves the price. We measure on site and send a free written estimate; we do not quote from the phone or from satellite photos.
Size and shape
Square footage is the base of every price. Circular drives, turnarounds and extra pads add area; tight curves add labor.
Removal and base work
Taking out an old driveway and rebuilding a washed-out base costs more than resurfacing a sound one.
Drainage and roots
Low spots, apron problems and oak roots have to be handled before paving or the new driveway fails early.
Thickness and use
A driveway that will carry an RV, boat trailer or work truck gets a heavier section than one for two sedans.
How a driveway project works
Call or send the form
Tell us the address and what is going on. Call (856) 313-4475 or use the estimate form.
We walk the property
We measure, check the base and drainage, and talk through what you need the surface to do.
Written estimate with options
Clear scope, clear price, and honest advice on resurfacing versus replacement. No pressure.
We pave it right
Compacted base, proper grade, hot-mix asphalt rolled tight. Clean site when we leave, and care instructions in hand.
Driveway work
Residential paving FAQ
How much does a new asphalt driveway cost in Orlando?
It depends on size, whether an old driveway has to be removed, base condition, drainage work, asphalt thickness and access. Resurfacing costs less than full replacement. We do not quote from the phone or from satellite images. We come out, measure, check the base and send a free written estimate with options.
How thick should an asphalt driveway be in Florida?
A typical residential driveway is built with compacted asphalt over a compacted limerock or crushed-concrete base. Thickness depends on the soil, drainage and what you park on it. A driveway that will carry an RV, boat trailer or work truck gets a heavier section. We spec thickness per job and put it in your estimate so you know exactly what you are getting.
How long until I can park on my new driveway?
Walk on it the same day. Park cars after 24 to 48 hours in normal weather, a bit longer in peak summer when the surface stays soft. Keep trailers and heavy vehicles off for the first week and avoid turning the wheels while stopped for the first few months. We leave written care instructions with every job.
Can you resurface over my old driveway?
Yes, if the base is sound. Resurfacing adds a new asphalt layer over the existing driveway after we repair cracks and failed spots. It costs less than replacement and looks new. If your driveway is sinking, alligator-cracked or has recurring potholes, the base has failed and resurfacing will not hold. We check the base during the estimate and tell you honestly.
Can you widen my driveway or add a turnaround?
Yes. We cut a clean edge on the existing driveway, excavate and compact base for the new section and pave it so the seam is tight and water does not sit on it. Widening, side pads for a third car or boat, turnarounds and circular drives are all common requests. Check your HOA or city rules on driveway width first.
Do I need a permit to pave my driveway?
It depends on your city or county and on whether the work touches the right-of-way at the street. Rules differ between Orlando, Orange County, Osceola, Lake, Polk and Hillsborough. We tell you during the estimate whether your project needs a permit and what is involved. Confirm with your local building department if you want to be certain.
How do I maintain a new asphalt driveway in Florida?
Sealcoat it after the first 6 to 12 months and every two to three years after that. Fill cracks as soon as they appear so storm water stays out of the base. Keep sprinklers from soaking the edges, clean up oil and fuel spills, and avoid parking heavy trailers in one spot during the summer. That routine adds years of life.
Do you remove the old driveway?
Yes. For a replacement we remove the old asphalt, haul it away, repair or rebuild the base and pave new. Removal is included in the written estimate so there are no surprises. For resurfacing the old driveway stays in place and becomes part of the base.
Driveway paving near you
Is your driveway a mess?
If your driveway's a mess, call Driveways Express! Free written estimates across Central Florida.
Get a free driveway estimate
Tell us about the property. We come out, measure, check the base and drainage and send a written estimate. No charge, no pressure.
- Commercial and residential
- On-site measurement, written price
- Serving Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Polk and eastern Hillsborough counties
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Email: drivewaysexpress01@gmail.com