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Serving South San Francisco, CA and surrounding areas. (650) 822-6266
Cracked, sunken, or just worn out - your driveway deserves a proper replacement, built on a solid base that handles Bay Area clay soils and coastal weather.
Asphalt paving in South San Francisco means removing your old surface, grading and compacting the base, then laying hot asphalt mix in layers and rolling it smooth - most residential driveway projects take one to two days of active work, with a 24 to 72-hour curing period before vehicles can return.
If you have been patching the same spots year after year, or if your driveway has reached the point where cracks are spreading and edges are crumbling, it is likely past the point where maintenance alone will help. South San Francisco homeowners dealing with aging driveways on hillside lots or clay-heavy soils often find that small problems compound faster than expected - especially after a wet winter pushes water under the surface.
The single most important factor in how long your new driveway holds up is what happens before the asphalt goes down. If you are wondering whether your surface needs a full replacement or if asphalt resurfacing might be enough, we will check the base condition honestly and give you a straight answer.
Small hairline cracks are normal on older asphalt, but when they start connecting into a web or individual cracks grow wider than about a quarter inch, water is getting in and weakening the base underneath. In South San Francisco's wet winters, water that enters cracks can accelerate damage significantly - what looks like a surface problem can become a base problem by spring.
A pothole or a low spot that holds water after rain is a sign the base beneath the asphalt has failed or shifted. Bay Area clay soils are prone to this kind of movement, especially after a wet season. Once the base goes, patching the surface is only a temporary fix - the area will keep failing until the base is properly addressed.
Fresh asphalt is dark and slightly flexible. As it ages and loses its binding oils, it turns gray, becomes brittle, and starts to crumble - especially along the edges. If your driveway looks more gray than black and the edges are breaking apart, it has likely reached the end of its useful life and is past the point where sealing alone will help.
If water pools on your driveway or runs toward your garage or foundation after a storm, the surface has either settled unevenly or was never graded correctly. South San Francisco's rainy winters make poor drainage a real problem - standing water accelerates surface deterioration and can work its way toward your foundation over time.
We handle residential and commercial asphalt paving throughout South San Francisco, from single driveways to full lot installs. Every project starts with a proper site assessment - we look at your existing surface, check what is happening underneath, and recommend the right approach before any work begins. For properties where the existing base is salvageable, we will tell you when asphalt resurfacing makes more sense than a full tear-out - saving you money without cutting corners on the finished result.
For larger properties or commercial sites, we can coordinate the full project scope - including base grading, paving, and the striping that follows once the asphalt has cured. When the project is complete, we also offer parking lot paving for business owners and property managers who need a commercial-grade surface that holds up to daily traffic and Bay Area weather conditions year-round.
Best for homeowners with driveways past the point of patching - full tear-out, base prep, and new asphalt laid right the first time.
Suited for surfaces where the base is still solid but the top layer has deteriorated - a cost-effective way to extend the life of existing pavement.
For properties adding a driveway where none existed - grading, base installation, and full asphalt pour from the ground up.
For business owners who need a durable, properly graded surface that handles consistent vehicle traffic and looks professional for customers and tenants.
South San Francisco sits on the peninsula where the soil does most of the damage. The clay-heavy ground beneath much of South City swells when the winter rains arrive and contracts again during the long dry season - and that movement is the main reason driveways here crack and shift even without the freeze-thaw cycles common in colder climates. A contractor who does not account for this in the base preparation is setting up a failure. Proper base depth, the right gravel material, and thorough compaction are not extras here - they are the difference between a driveway that lasts 20 years and one that starts cracking after the first wet season.
The Bay Area's Mediterranean climate also shapes when paving can happen. The best window is late spring through early fall, when temperatures are stable and rain is unlikely - experienced local crews know not to schedule pours during the rainy season or on foggy mornings when the subgrade is damp. We work regularly in South San Francisco and the surrounding area, including San Bruno and Millbrae, where similar soil conditions and steep lot grades create the same paving challenges we see every week in South City.
We come out to your property, measure the area, and assess the base condition before quoting anything. We reply within one business day - no phone estimates, no guessing.
We walk through the written quote together - removal, base prep, asphalt layers, permits if needed. Nothing starts until you have signed off on the full scope and cost.
The crew removes the old surface and hauls it away, then grades, adds gravel where needed, and compacts the base thoroughly. This is the most critical part of the job.
Hot asphalt is laid and compacted the same day. We keep vehicles off the surface for at least 24 to 72 hours, then walk the finished driveway with you before the job is closed out.
Free written estimate, no obligation. We come to your property, check the base, and give you a clear price before any work begins.
(650) 822-6266We size and compact the base specifically for the clay soils and hillside conditions common in South San Francisco. That up-front work is what separates a driveway that lasts from one that cracks after the first wet winter.
Hot asphalt must be laid and compacted while it is still workable - cool, foggy mornings shorten that window fast. We schedule jobs to start after the marine layer burns off, so the mix goes down at the right temperature every time.
If your project touches the curb cut or public right-of-way, we pull the required South San Francisco city permit. Unpermitted work in the right-of-way can create problems when you sell your home - we make sure that does not happen. Verify any California contractor license at cslb.ca.gov.
Not every driveway needs a full replacement. We will tell you if resurfacing makes more sense for your specific situation - and we will explain why, so you can make an informed decision without pressure.
These are not promises made on a website - they are the standards we work to on every job in South San Francisco and the surrounding Peninsula. When you call us, you will talk to someone who knows this area, knows its soils, and knows what it takes to do the work right here.
Commercial-grade asphalt paving for business parking areas, with proper grading and drainage built for Bay Area conditions.
Learn MoreA cost-effective overlay option for driveways and lots where the base is still solid but the surface layer has worn out.
Learn MoreOur crews fill up fast from late spring through fall. Reach out today for a free site visit and written estimate before the best paving window closes.