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§ 02 · The work

Asphalt driveway paving
in Canton.

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

We pave home driveways in Canton and across Madison County, from Historic Downtown to North Canton. Crews come from our Madison and Jackson locations, and every job is by appointment at your home.

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 Canton

Prep work for a Canton asphalt driveway

Most of what decides how long an asphalt driveway lasts happens before any asphalt shows up. Prep is the part you see least on paving day and the part we take the most care with. If the old driveway is coming out, a skid steer breaks it up and hauls it off. If parts of it are sound, we talk with you first about what can stay.

Next the crew digs out soft spots and rebuilds them, then brings in crushed limestone and compacts it into a firm base. The base is graded so water runs off the driveway and away from the house, not toward the garage or into the yard. Where the driveway meets the street or the garage slab, the crew sets the height so the new asphalt ties in without a lip.

This is also when we mark out the shape with you. A parking pad beside the driveway, a turnaround at the top, or a wider apron at the street are all easy to add now. Once the asphalt is down, changing the shape means cutting into new pavement.

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

Down to the base

With the old asphalt gone, the crew grades what is underneath, digs out the soft spots, and builds back a compacted crushed limestone base for the new driveway.

Driveway repair
New asphalt driveway running along the side of a house in Canton, MS. PavePro, asphalt driveway paving contractor serving Canton, MS.

Graded to drain

The base gets its slope before any asphalt arrives. Water should run off the driveway and away from the house, so puddles and washouts don't start at the garage.

Paving in Canton
Fresh asphalt parking pad in front of a brick house in Canton, MS. PavePro, asphalt driveway paving contractor serving Canton, MS.

Pads and turnarounds

Want a parking pad out front or room to turn around? We lay it out during prep so it sits on the same compacted base as the rest of the driveway.

Asphalt driveways

Paving day on a Canton asphalt driveway

On paving day the trucks bring hot asphalt and back up to the paver one at a time. The paver spreads it across the base in an even mat, 3 inches thick. The operator steers, and a crew member at the back of the machine watches the depth and the edge line the whole way down.

The paver can't reach everything. Along the garage slab, at the street, and around curves and corners, crew members shovel asphalt into place, rake it level, and pack it with a plate compactor. That hand work is what makes the edges straight and the tie-ins smooth, and it has to happen fast, while the asphalt is still hot.

The roller follows close behind and presses the mat down to 2.5 inches compacted. The operator makes pass after pass until the surface is tight and even, with no soft spots left near the edges. Most driveways are paved in 1 to 2 days, and you can drive on yours after about 24 hours.

Paver operator laying a fresh asphalt mat in Canton, MS. PavePro, asphalt driveway paving contractor serving Canton, MS.
Paver operator laying a fresh asphalt mat in Canton
Crew raking new asphalt up to a garage door. PavePro, asphalt driveway paving contractor serving Canton, MS.

Raked at the garage

Where the driveway meets the garage, the crew rakes asphalt in by hand so the new surface lines up with the slab instead of leaving a bump.

Concrete driveways in Canton
Crew compacting the edge of new asphalt beside the paver in Canton, MS. PavePro, asphalt driveway paving contractor serving Canton, MS.

Packed at the edge

Right beside the paver, a crew member runs a plate compactor along the edge. A well-packed edge holds its shape instead of crumbling away into the yard.

Parking lots in Canton
Fresh asphalt driveway seen from the seat of the roller in Canton, MS. PavePro, asphalt driveway paving contractor serving Canton, MS.

From the roller seat

The roller works from one end of the driveway to the other in overlapping passes, pressing the mat to 2.5 inches compacted before it cools.

Sealcoating in Canton

Your new Canton asphalt driveway, the first year

When the crew pulls out, the driveway looks finished, but the asphalt is still curing. That takes 6 to 12 months. Until then it stays a little softer than it will be later, so it needs some care.

Keep cars off it for about 24 hours and heavy trucks for 48 to 72. After that, drive on it normally, but try not to turn the steering wheel while the car is sitting still. That twists the surface and leaves scuff marks. Park in different spots when you can, and keep trailer jacks and kickstands off the fresh asphalt.

Once it has cured, the upkeep is crack filling and sealcoating every 1 to 2 years. When a crack shows up, get it filled before water reaches the base. A crack is a small fix, and a failed base means cutting out that section and repaving it. With that care, an asphalt driveway typically lasts 20 to 30 years. Asphalt also usually costs less up front than concrete, which is why most homeowners we work with choose it.

Crew paving a long driveway beside a white house in Canton, MS. PavePro, asphalt driveway paving contractor serving Canton, MS.
Crew paving a long driveway beside a white house in Canton

After paving day

  1. 01

    Let it set

    Cars after about 24 hours, heavy trucks after 48 to 72. Keep everyone off the fresh asphalt until then.

  2. 02

    Go easy while it cures

    For 6 to 12 months, avoid turning your wheels in place, and vary where you park when you can.

  3. 03

    First sealcoat

    Once it cures, we fill any cracks and apply two coats of sealcoat. After that, every 1 to 2 years.

§ 03 · Recent work

Jobs we've put down.

Real job photos from PavePro crews. No stock photos.

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§ 04 · FAQ

Straight answers on Asphalt Driveways.

Q · 01 What does the crew need from me before paving day?
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Move vehicles, trailers, and anything else off the driveway, and tell us about sprinkler heads, buried lines, or pet fences near the edges. If you need to drive out, park on the street, because the driveway stays closed until the asphalt sets.

Q · 02 How long does paving a Canton driveway take?
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Most driveways are paved in 1 to 2 days, prep included. You can drive on it after about 24 hours.

Q · 03 Why do some parts get raked by hand?
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The paver can't reach tight corners, curves, or the edge at the garage slab. The crew places and levels asphalt there by hand and packs it with a plate compactor so those spots match the rest.

Q · 04 How thick will my new driveway be?
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We lay 3 inches of asphalt on a compacted crushed limestone base. The roller presses it down to 2.5 inches compacted.

Q · 05 Can I add a parking pad or turnaround?
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Yes. We lay it out with you during prep and build it on the same base as the driveway, so it gets paved at the same time.

Q · 06 When can I drive on my new driveway?
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Cars after about 24 hours and heavy trucks after 48 to 72 hours. For the first 6 to 12 months, try not to turn your wheels while sitting still.

Q · 07 Do you pave driveways in Historic Downtown and North Canton?
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Yes. We pave driveways across Canton and the rest of Madison County. Crews come from our Madison and Jackson locations, by appointment at your home.

Q · 08 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.

Q · 09 Can you pave over my old driveway instead of tearing it out?
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Sometimes. If the base under it is still solid, a new layer of asphalt over the old one can work. If the old driveway is cracked through or sinking, it has to come out first so the new one isn't built on a failing base.

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