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!

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2 - Driveway Prep Work

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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 final visit, our contractors complete the asphalt driveway paving using a 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)
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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

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Highly recommend! Finished job is beautiful. Hardworking, professional crew - shout out to Levi and Riley for working hard in the heat!! Company was great to work with - thanks for being amazing guys!!
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Our new driveway looks great! The communication was great throughout the entire process. The base prep crew was very good and friendly, Mike, Ryder and Chuck were all great. Would highly recommend this company if you need a new driveway.
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The paving crew was very efficient. meticulous, and professional. I'm very pleased with the whole project.
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Blacktop Concepts did an excellent job on the driveway of our rental property. I would definitely hire them again.
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Lori Bartynski
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Our driveway replacement with Blacktop Concepts went very smoothly! Our concrete driveway was in desperate need of replacement and we are so pleased with how our new asphalt driveway looks and functions. The 2 part process of removal and paving was quick, but done well with very little cleanup on our part and a bit of grass to replace along the driveway. So pleased!
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We had a great experience with Blacktop Concepts. From start to finish they really put the customer first. From working with Mike on the design and estimate, Caleb and his crew who did our job, and Marci with all the paperwork and payment, it was all seamless.
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Ellen Farrell
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Great experience with Blacktop Concepts! The communication was extremely smooth with scheduling and any updates based on weather. The care instructions were great and we knew exactly how to care for our new driveway. The crew was extremely neat and the work was meticulous. I’d highly recommend this company to anyone looking for a new driveway. We replaced our 25+ year old driveway. Very professional company and staff! We did get a second bid and Blacktop Concepts for was competitive. We are extremely pleased with the experience and working with this company.
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I had a great interaction with all staff members of this company including those that did the estimate, office staff and the crew who did the work. Everyone was very professional and there was great communication. Craig came to do the initial evaluation and estimate and he was very thorough in explaining the entire process. I'm so happy with the driveway and how neat all edges are. It looks fantastic!
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What a professional operation! They are a well oiled machine. They were out when they said they would be. The guys were very friendly and worked at a great pace (no screwing around). The tear-out went quickly and cleanly. They didn't leave until everything was cleaned up and looking great. The install was top notch, with the finished product looking perfect. Money well spent!