Asphalt Driveways in Victorville, CA

Asphalt driveways in Victorville usually fail from the bottom up. The surface shows the damage, cracks, dips, broken edges and potholes, but the cause is almost always a thin or poorly compacted base, soft spots in the ground, or water getting under the pavement. A new driveway is a chance to fix those causes, not just put fresh black on top of them.

Replace or repair?

HomeGuide's repair guide lays out a rule of thumb that matches what we see:

• Repair or resurface when damage covers less than about 25 to 30 percent of the surface, cracks are shallow and the base is stable.
• Replace when cracks cover 60 to 70 percent or more, there are multiple potholes, the driveway is 20 to 30 years old, or drainage problems keep coming back.

If your driveway falls in between, we show you both prices.

How a new driveway goes in

1. Old asphalt, concrete or gravel is removed and hauled away. 2. The subgrade is checked. Loose sand is compacted; soft or wet spots are dug out and replaced. 3. Aggregate base goes down in layers and is compacted to the depth in your proposal, usually 6 to 8 inches for a home driveway. 4. Grades are set so water runs to the street or a landscaped area, never toward the garage. 5. Hot asphalt is placed and rolled. Typical residential thickness is 2 to 3 inches compacted; we recommend 3 to 4 inches for RVs, trailers and work trucks. 6. Edges are finished and tied into the garage slab and apron.

Gravel and dirt driveways

Larger lots around the Victor Valley often start with a gravel or dirt driveway. Those wash out in storms and throw dust in the wind. Converting one to asphalt usually means regrading the old rock, adding new base and paving with a crown so water and sand run off the sides.

Widening and RV parking

Adding width beside an existing driveway for a third car, a boat or an RV is common. We saw-cut a clean joint, build the new section with a deeper base and tie it in flush.

First weeks with new asphalt

In the heat, new asphalt stays soft for a while. Avoid turning your wheels while parked, keep trailer jacks and motorcycle kickstands off it, and vary where you park. The first seal coat goes on after 3 to 6 months.