Wide curving asphalt driveway edged in fresh topsoil. PavePro, asphalt driveway paving contractor serving Byram, MS.
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§ 02 · The work

Asphalt driveway paving
in Byram.

New installs and full re-paves on a compacted base. 20 to 30 years with upkeep.

We pave and replace driveways across Byram and Hinds County, including the Swinging Bridge, Davis Road, and Siwell Road corridor areas. Crews come from our Madison and Jackson locations.

Cost Effective

Asphalt driveways cost far less than concrete, so you get a high-quality surface on a reasonable budget.

Long-Lasting and Durable

A properly installed asphalt driveway typically lasts 20 to 30 years with crack filling and sealcoating.

Fast Installation

Most driveways are paved in 1 to 2 days, and cars can drive on them in about 24 hours.

Easy to Repair

Small cracks seal up quickly and resurfacing costs a fraction of full replacement.

typical thickness3 inches laid, 2.5 inches compacted
base materialCompacted crushed limestone
cure timeCars in about 24 hours, heavy trucks in 48 to 72 hours, full structural cure 6 to 12 months

How we do it

What moves the price

Paving in Byram

Repair or replace: sizing up a Byram asphalt driveway

Before we quote a Byram driveway, we walk it. We look at where it cracks, where it sinks, and where the water goes when it rains, because that tells us what is happening under the surface. You hear which of three answers it is before you see a number.

Cracks in one area or a single soft spot near the garage usually mean a repair. A gray, worn surface over a base that still holds can take a new layer of asphalt. Cracks running the full length, broken edges, or low spots that hold water point to a failed base, and a new layer over that cracks the same way.

Some owners already know what they want. Others are weighing a smaller fix now against a full replacement. If a driveway is borderline, we say that too, and explain what a repair buys you and what it does not. Either way, the written quote has a line item for each service, each with its own scope, so you can see what each choice covers.

Long new asphalt driveway leading up to a ranch house. PavePro, asphalt driveway paving contractor serving Byram, MS.
Long new asphalt driveway leading up to a ranch house
Crew member hand-sealing cracks with a pour cart. PavePro, asphalt driveway paving contractor serving Byram, MS.

Repair

A few cracks or one soft spot, with the rest of the driveway sound. Cracks get hot-applied filler, and the bad section is cut out and rebuilt so water stops getting under it.

Driveway repair
Crew paving a residential driveway with the paver and roller. PavePro, asphalt driveway paving contractor serving Byram, MS.

New layer

A faded, worn surface over a base that still holds. Failed spots are repaired first, then a new layer of asphalt goes over the whole driveway and gets rolled smooth.

Resurfacing
Aerial view of a roller finishing a new driveway across a wide lawn. PavePro, asphalt driveway paving contractor serving Byram, MS.

Replace

Cracked end to end, sinking, or breaking off at the edges. The old driveway comes out, the base is rebuilt, and the driveway is paved new from the ground up.

Asphalt driveway paving

Tearing out an old asphalt driveway in Byram

A tear-out is the loudest part of the job. A skid steer breaks up the old asphalt and loads it out, and the ground under it gets its first look in years. Soft or wet spots get dug out and refilled, because new asphalt laid over a weak spot fails in the same place. An old concrete driveway comes out the same way.

The new base is compacted crushed limestone, shaped so rain runs off the sides and away from the garage instead of soaking in. On top of that we lay 3 inches of hot asphalt and roll it to 2.5 inches compacted, then tie it in clean at the garage slab and where the driveway meets the street.

Replacement is also the time to change what never worked. A wider apron, a turnaround spot, or an extra parking pad can be built with the rest of the job, and each one shows up as its own line on the quote. Nothing has to stay the shape it was when you bought the house.

Old driveway graded down to base before repaving. PavePro, asphalt driveway paving contractor serving Byram, MS.
Old driveway graded down to base before repaving
Skid steer tearing out an old asphalt driveway. PavePro, asphalt driveway paving contractor serving Byram, MS.

Tear-out

The old asphalt is broken up and hauled off by our own crew. Nothing new gets laid over a driveway whose base has already failed underneath it.

Replacing with concrete
Plate compactor finishing the edge of a new driveway. PavePro, asphalt driveway paving contractor serving Byram, MS.

Base and grade

Soft spots are dug out, then compacted crushed limestone goes down and is graded so water runs off the edges instead of sitting under the driveway.

Paving in Byram
Crew raking new asphalt up to a garage door. PavePro, asphalt driveway paving contractor serving Byram, MS.

Asphalt to the garage

We lay 3 inches of hot asphalt and roll it to 2.5 inches compacted. The edges get raked and compacted by hand where the roller can't reach.

How we pave driveways

Your Byram asphalt driveway, from visit to first sealcoat

Driveway paving quotes start with a visit by appointment. We check the grade, the base, and the pavement that is there now, then write the quote from the office, often the same day. Prices are not given over the phone, because the right answer depends on what we find on site.

Once the quote is approved and the deposit is paid, most driveways are scheduled within 2 to 3 weeks. The paving itself usually takes 1 to 2 days. Cars can go on it after about 24 hours, and heavy trucks should wait 48 to 72 hours. Urgent repairs, like a broken section at the street, can sometimes be scheduled within 10 days.

The asphalt keeps curing for 6 to 12 months. During that time, avoid turning the wheels while the car is sitting still, which can scuff the soft surface. After the cure, the first sealcoat goes on, then it is every 1 to 2 years. With cracks filled as they open, an asphalt driveway typically lasts 20 to 30 years.

Fresh asphalt driveway through a shaded stand of trees. PavePro, asphalt driveway paving contractor serving Byram, MS.
Fresh asphalt driveway through a shaded stand of trees

Paving day at your house

  1. 01

    Clear the driveway

    Move cars, trailers, and anything stored on the driveway before the crew arrives, and plan where you will park for about a day.

  2. 02

    Let the crew work

    Paving usually takes 1 to 2 days. Keep kids and pets clear of the paver, the roller, and the trucks while we are there.

  3. 03

    Give it time

    Drive on it after about 24 hours. Keep heavy trucks off for 48 to 72 hours, and avoid turning the wheels in place while it cures.

§ 03 · Recent work

Jobs we've put down.

Real job photos from PavePro crews. No stock photos.

Roller finishing a new driveway along a wooden fence. PavePro, asphalt driveway paving contractor serving Byram, MS. Asphalt Driveways Roller finishing a new driveway along a wooden fence Fresh asphalt driveway curving into the shade of the trees. PavePro, asphalt driveway paving contractor serving Byram, MS. Asphalt Driveways Fresh asphalt driveway curving into the shade of the trees New asphalt driveway with clean edges. PavePro, asphalt driveway paving contractor serving Byram, MS. Asphalt Driveways New asphalt driveway with clean edges Long new asphalt driveway through the trees. PavePro, asphalt driveway paving contractor serving Byram, MS. Asphalt Driveways Long new asphalt driveway through the trees Freshly milled restaurant parking lot along the building. PavePro, asphalt driveway paving contractor serving Byram, MS. Milling & Reclamation Freshly milled restaurant parking lot along the building Aerial view of a crew paving a rural road with a roller. PavePro, asphalt driveway paving contractor serving Byram, MS. Road & Municipal Paving Crew paving a long rural road between pine stands
§ 04 · FAQ

Straight answers on Asphalt Driveways.

Q · 01 Can my Byram driveway be repaired instead of replaced?
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If the base is sound, often yes. Cracks get filled and bad spots get rebuilt. If it is cracked end to end or sinking, the base has failed and replacement is the fix that lasts.

Q · 02 Do you haul off the old asphalt?
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Yes. On a replacement, our crew tears out the old driveway and hauls it away before the new base goes down.

Q · 03 Can you widen my driveway or add a turnaround while you replace it?
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Yes. Replacement is the easiest time to change the shape. Each addition is listed as its own line item on the written quote.

Q · 04 How thick is a new asphalt driveway?
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We lay 3 inches of asphalt and roll it to 2.5 inches compacted, over a compacted crushed limestone base.

Q · 05 When can I park on my new driveway?
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Cars can usually go on it after about 24 hours. Heavy trucks should wait 48 to 72 hours.

Q · 06 Do you pave shared driveways between neighbors?
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Yes. We write one quote every owner can read, with each service on its own line and its own scope, so everyone agrees on the work before it starts.

Q · 07 Do you give driveway prices over the phone?
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No. We come out by appointment, look at the driveway, and send a free written quote, often the same day.

Q · 08 How long does the paving process take?
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For most driveways, paving takes about 1 to 2 days. Weather and driveway size can affect that, but we keep you updated every step of the way.

Q · 09 How long will my asphalt driveway last?
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With proper care, you are looking at 20 to 30 years of use. Sealcoating every 1 to 2 years and repairing cracks as they appear makes all the difference.

Q · 10 Is asphalt a better choice than concrete?
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Asphalt is usually more affordable, faster to install, and easier to repair. Concrete lasts longer but costs a lot more up front.

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