Our Driveway Paving Process
Whether you’re an existing customer wanting to learn more or a potential customer interested in our process before you get in touch, we outline all three steps of our asphalt driveway installation process to make it easier for everybody. As a local driveway paving company with decades of experience installing driveways throughout St. Paul and Hudson, we strive to be as transparent as possible, from warranty to process to costs - our only concern is ensuring you get the driveway you’ve been looking for. Get in touch with us to discuss your options, we work with existing driveways (concrete or asphalt) and install new asphalt driveways from March to October, weather permitting.
After that, you’re just three visits away from a new driveway:
1 - Free Quote
Afer submitting your request for a free quote, we’ll have one of our professional asphalt consultants contact you within 24 hours to schedule some time to come out.
During this initial visit, we’ll answer any questions or concerns you may have and then provide you with a free comprehensive driveway installation quote. As experienced asphalt pavers, we can also offer suggestions and design guidance to make your driveway better serve your needs - aesthetically or functionally.
Note: we request at least one homeowner be onsite for this quoting process so we can discuss cost breakdowns and options. Plus, we just like getting to know our customers!
2 - Driveway Prep Work
This prep work is absolutely vital to ensuring the durability of your new driveway - we actually do our jobs so well that our driveways last upwards of 30 years with proper maintenance. So, during this visit our crew will:
- Remove old concrete or asphalt
- Create additions
- Add new base materials (as needed)
- Grade and compact soil
Note: we will need your driveway and immediate area on the street free of vehicles for the duration of this visit. After we’re done with the above, you’re free to use your driveway - though your car will be exposed to the base layer, so use caution.
3 - Asphalt Paving
Typically, we wait anywhere from a few days up to two weeks between prep work and paving. This is because Minnesota and Wisconsin weather can fluctuate on a dime, especially if you schedule your installation earlier or later in the season. We’ll communicate all aspects of our paving schedule throughout the process so you know exactly when we’ll come out.
During this last visit, our asphalt contractors will pave the prepped space with both an asphalt paving machine and hand tools for tight spaces. Paving your driveway will take 3 hours, after which you won’t be able to drive on the surface for 3 days.
Other important things to note:
- You can walk on the driveway the following day
- You can drive across the driveway into your garage after 3 days
- You can park on your new asphalt driveway after 2 weeks (we highly recommend waiting this long to ensure your driveway has had ample time to cure)
Why Work With Us
We strive to be the best asphalt driveway installation company in our area, from communication and education, to installation and maintenance tips. Each driveway we install is built to represent and reflect the integrity of the company, and shows as a model in each neighborhood.
Complete Transparency
5-Year Warranty
Free Estimate
Quality Worksmanship
Tricia Foxwell5. November, 2021.Blacktop Concepts tore out my old driveway and placed the new asphalt today. It looks amazing, and even more amazing was the crew. They worked carefully and maintained a very clean worksheet, and on top of that were friendly, hard working, and professional. Blacktop Concepts, please reward your crew for a job well done. Your employees make all the difference!Don Dzubak29. September, 2021.In doing my due diligence on finding a reputable blacktop company, I am so glad I discovered Blacktop Concepts. From the quote to communicating with the front office to interacting with the tear-out and installation crews, Blacktop Concepts are true professionals. I was impressed with their communication skills ensuring the quote was clear, I was well informed on scheduling and all my questions were answered. There were no surprises. The crews took the time to discuss with me what they were going to do and asked for my input and requirements. They even put up with me when I asked to widen an area ensuring I was happy with the install. Blacktop Concepts is a high quality, efficient and productive team. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone. Job well done...thanks!Kathy Boyes15. September, 2021.EXTRARODINARY! Over the years I’ve taken notice of driveway replacements in my neighborhood. I looked at the timing of the project from start to finish, cleanliness of the work area after completion, quality of the driveway, and durability of the asphalt over time. Blacktop Concepts was so far ahead of the other companies that when I was ready for my new driveway, I didn’t even bother contacting other companies – I wanted the best. The myriad of other 5-Star reviews that Blacktop Concepts has already earned speak exactly to my experience. Professional service, quality work, friendly teams and competitive price. Hire them with confidence!Veronica Zardain12. September, 2021.Dennis Petronack31. August, 2021.Mike, the sales rep is detail oriented, charismatic, and professional. What he told me for timeline and for the project was exactly what happened. They did what he said, when he said they do it, and Marcie in the office is an awesome communicator. Highly recommend!!Sandra Goerdt8. August, 2021.We were very impressed with the quick response right from the time I called and how soon it all was finished. The crew was amazing they were all very friendly and knowledgeable. The driveway looks amazing. We will definitely recommend them. They were so careful that some hostas I had very close to where they were working are still alive and thriving. Thanks to all of you.Jerry Craven20. July, 2021.Everyone I talked to from the quote to finish were so friendly and down to earth people. A joy to work with. The crew worked like a well oiled machine and answered any questions I had. Would definitely recommend them to anyone. The quality shows in their work ethics.Mel Doornink12. July, 2021.Kirsten Jackson27. May, 2021.DeAnn Hammer12. May, 2021.It's only May 12th and my new driveway is complete! The communication from this company is incredible. From quote to finish, I was in contact with this business through every step of the process. Emails with detailed instructions as well as contact about scheduling and next steps. While I know their schedule was jam packed they indicated that they might get to me early and they did a whole 75 days before I thought they would. Support your local business who is doing fantastic work. Our new driveway looks incredible.
