Through the trees
Drives that wind under shade trees get the same compacted limestone base and 3 inches of asphalt as the straight stretch. The curve is graded so rain doesn't collect on the low side.
How we pave driveways
Free asphalt driveways quotes in Brandon, MS. No pressure, no runaround.
New installs and full re-paves on a compacted base. 20 to 30 years with upkeep.
We pave driveways in Brandon and across Rankin County, including Castlewoods, Crossgates, and Brandon Hall. Our crews come out of our Madison and Jackson locations.
Asphalt driveways cost far less than concrete, so you get a high-quality surface on a reasonable budget.
A properly installed asphalt driveway typically lasts 20 to 30 years with crack filling and sealcoating.
Most driveways are paved in 1 to 2 days, and cars can drive on them in about 24 hours.
Small cracks seal up quickly and resurfacing costs a fraction of full replacement.
| typical thickness | 3 inches laid, 2.5 inches compacted |
|---|---|
| base material | Compacted crushed limestone |
| cure time | Cars in about 24 hours, heavy trucks in 48 to 72 hours, full structural cure 6 to 12 months |
A long drive gives a crew more places to cut corners. Every foot of it needs the same base, the same thickness, and the same grade, from the mailbox to the house. We pave the whole run to one standard.
The work starts under the surface. Soft spots get dug out, the base is compacted crushed limestone, and the grade is set so water sheds off the sides instead of running down the length of the drive. Through a curve, the crew keeps the base and the asphalt the same width and thickness, so the inside edge of the bend doesn't thin out.
Then 3 inches of asphalt goes down and is rolled to 2.5 inches compacted. Most driveways are paved in 1 to 2 days, and a longer run is planned into the schedule before we start. Your quote lists the paving and any other work, like tearing out an old drive or filling cracks, as separate line items, each with its own scope. If the drive is long enough to need more than a day, you'll know that up front.
Drives that wind under shade trees get the same compacted limestone base and 3 inches of asphalt as the straight stretch. The curve is graded so rain doesn't collect on the low side.
How we pave driveways
A long drive gets the same base and thickness from the street to the house. Asphalt usually costs less up front than concrete, and that adds up over a long run.
Concrete driveways in Brandon
Need extra room to park or turn around? A pad can be paved in the same visit, on the same base, and it shows up on your quote as its own line item.
Paving in BrandonThe places where a driveway touches something else are where you notice the work. A lip at the garage door catches the mower. A low spot under the carport holds a puddle. A ragged edge at the street breaks off a piece at a time. None of that is hard to avoid. It takes time and hand tools.
A roller can't get tight against a garage slab or between carport posts, so those spots are finished by hand. The crew rakes the asphalt to the right height at the slab, then a plate compactor packs it down. Along walks and beds, the edges are pressed and shaped so they keep their line. It is slow work, and it is the part of the job you see every day.
At the street, the new asphalt is tied in to the existing pavement so tires roll on and off without a bump. If an old driveway has to come out first, it is torn out and the base is rebuilt before any of this starts. That way the finish work sits on something solid.
The asphalt is raked to meet the garage slab and packed with a plate compactor, so the door closes on an even surface instead of a lip or a gap.
Asphalt driveway paving
Paving that runs under a carport is finished by hand between the posts and graded so water drains out from under the roof. A cracked-through carport drive is replaced the same way.
Driveway repair and replacement
The new driveway is tied in to the pavement at the street so the transition rolls smooth. Edges along the yard are compacted so they hold their shape instead of crumbling into the grass.
Paving in BrandonNew asphalt stays soft longer than most people expect. It looks finished the day the roller leaves, but it keeps curing for 6 to 12 months. Soft asphalt marks easily in that stretch, and most marks come from everyday habits nobody thinks twice about.
You can drive your car on it after about 24 hours. Keep heavier vehicles, like a moving truck or a delivery truck, off it for 48 to 72 hours. While it cures, don't turn the steering wheel when the car is sitting still. Turning the wheels in place can scuff and twist asphalt that hasn't hardened yet.
Once the cure is done, the first sealcoat goes on, and then again every 1 to 2 years. Fill cracks as soon as they show so water stays out of the base. Small cracks are quick to fill, and water in the base is what turns them into a repave. With that upkeep, an asphalt driveway lasts 20 to 30 years. When the cure is done, send us photos and we'll quote the first sealcoat.
Keep everyone off the new asphalt, cars included. After about 24 hours, your car can use the driveway again.
Heavy trucks wait 48 to 72 hours. The asphalt is still curing, so avoid turning your wheels while the car isn't moving.
Once it has cured, two coats of sealcoat go on. After that, the driveway gets sealed every 1 to 2 years.
Real job photos from PavePro crews. No stock photos.
Asphalt Driveways
New asphalt driveway along a wooden fence beside a tree line
Asphalt Driveways
Straight new asphalt driveway across a wide lawn
Asphalt Driveways
Long new asphalt driveway through the trees
Asphalt Driveways
New asphalt driveway with clean edges
Resurfacing & Overlays
Crew overlaying an apartment street
Resurfacing & Overlays
Paver screed laying hot asphalt along a curb
PavePro Asphalt Paving. Our own crews do the paving out of our Madison and Jackson locations, and we never sub it out. Call (601) 401-4964 for a free written quote.
Yes. The base, the 3 inches of asphalt, and the grade stay the same from the street to the house, curves included. Most driveways are paved in 1 to 2 days.
By hand. The crew rakes the asphalt to meet the slab and packs it with a plate compactor where the roller can't reach, so you don't end up with a lip or a gap.
Yes. We pave driveways in neighborhoods across Brandon and the rest of Rankin County. Every job is done by appointment at your property.
The length and shape of the drive, whether old pavement has to come out, and how much base work the ground needs. We don't give prices over the phone. Your free written quote has a line item for each service, each with its own scope.
Your car can go on it after about 24 hours, and heavy trucks after 48 to 72 hours. The asphalt cures for 6 to 12 months, so avoid turning the wheels in place during that time.
Most driveways are scheduled within 2 to 3 weeks of the deposit. Urgent repairs can usually move up, sometimes to within 10 days.
Tell us about the job and we'll send a written, itemized quote. No pressure, no runaround.