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Old driveways crack, sink, and pull away from the garage. We lay a proper base, grade for drainage, and pave a surface built to hold up through Valley summers.
Driveway paving in Porterville involves removing your old surface, grading the base for drainage, and laying compacted hot-mix asphalt, most residential jobs finish in one day and a well-built driveway lasts 20 to 30 years.
If your driveway has started to crack, sink, or shed gravel, the surface itself is usually not the problem - it is the base underneath. Porterville's clay-heavy soils expand in winter rain and shrink in summer heat, and a contractor who skips proper base preparation is setting up a driveway that will fail again in a few years. We have done this work in this Valley long enough to know what the ground here requires.
Once your driveway is installed, the best thing you can do is protect it. A sealcoat applied six months to a year after installation slows oxidation from the intense Valley sun. If you already have cracks forming, our asphalt repair service can address them before they spread into a larger problem.
A network of interconnected cracks spreading across the surface is called alligator cracking, and it signals that the base layer underneath has failed - not just the surface. In Porterville, the combination of intense UV and clay soil movement accelerates this breakdown. Patching over a failed base only delays the problem; the right fix is full replacement.
Standing water after rain means the driveway no longer drains correctly. This can happen when the surface settles unevenly or when the original grading was wrong. Left alone, pooling water works its way into cracks, softens the base, and can cause long-term damage to the slab or foundation nearby.
Fresh asphalt is dark and slightly flexible. When it turns gray and feels rough or sandy underfoot, the sun has oxidized it. Porterville's 100-degree summers push this process faster than most climates. At this stage, sealing alone may not be enough, and replacement becomes the better long-term value.
Depressions and holes are not just surface damage - they mean the material underneath has lost its stability, often after water entered through a crack and softened the base. Multiple soft spots across a driveway are a clear sign the base has failed in more than one place, and the job calls for full replacement.
Every driveway paving job starts with the work you will not see: breaking out and hauling away the old surface, grading the soil, and building a compacted gravel base that gives the asphalt something solid to sit on. We size the base to the soil conditions on your property and make sure the grade directs water away from your garage and foundation. For homeowners who need broader asphalt paving beyond a single driveway, we handle those larger projects under the same standards.
After the base is set, we deliver and spread hot-mix asphalt in layers and compact each one with a roller while it is still workable. The edges are shaped cleanly and the surface is checked for slope before the crew leaves. If there is existing damage on other parts of your property that needs attention alongside your new driveway, our asphalt repair crews can address both on the same visit.
Best for homeowners replacing a failed surface or paving over a gravel or dirt area for the first time.
Suits properties where an existing driveway needs more width for an extra vehicle or easier turning radius.
Designed for driveways with recurring water pooling issues where the grading needs to be corrected at the same time as the surface.
Porterville sits in the southern San Joaquin Valley, where summer temperatures regularly climb past 100 degrees. That kind of sustained heat is the dominant force on asphalt here - not freeze-thaw cycles like other parts of California. UV oxidation dries out the surface and makes it brittle faster than most climates, which is why proper sealing after installation matters more here than it would in, say, the Bay Area or the coast. Many of the homes in older Porterville neighborhoods were built in the 1950s through the 1980s, and driveways from that era are well past their useful life. We work across all parts of the city and know what the soils and sun here do to pavement over time.
The clay-heavy soils common across this area are a real factor. When winter rain comes, the ground absorbs moisture and expands. When summer arrives and the ground dries out, it contracts. That back-and-forth puts stress on whatever sits on top of it - including your driveway. Homeowners in Strathmore and Terra Bella deal with the same soil conditions and can call on us for the same work. A contractor who knows to account for this in the base preparation is the difference between a driveway that holds up for 25 years and one that starts cracking in five.
Reach us by phone or through the contact form and describe what you have. We reply within one business day and schedule a time to come out and measure.
We look at the existing surface, check the slope and drainage, and give you a written quote that spells out exactly what is included - base thickness, asphalt layers, edge treatment, and cleanup. No surprises on the bill.
The crew breaks out and hauls away the old surface, then grades and compacts the gravel base to the specified depth. This is the most important part of the job - it is what determines how long your driveway lasts.
Hot-mix asphalt is spread, rolled, and shaped to meet your garage floor cleanly. Stay off the surface for at least 24 to 48 hours. In summer heat, wait the full window - asphalt stays soft longer when temperatures are extreme.
We will come out, measure your driveway, and give you a written quote with no obligation. Crews are booking now for spring and fall - the best paving seasons in the Valley.
(559) 854-8049The clay-heavy soils in the Porterville area require careful base compaction and drainage grading that contractors from outside the region often skip. We build the foundation to account for the shrink-and-swell cycle that Valley soil goes through every year. That is the single biggest reason driveways we install hold up while others crack.
Every estimate includes what is being removed, how deep the base will be, how many asphalt layers go down, edge treatment, and site cleanup. You see the full scope before you sign anything. The final bill matches the quote.
California requires paving contractors to hold a state-issued license - you can confirm this through the Contractors State License Board before you hire anyone. Working with an unlicensed contractor puts your property and your insurance at risk. We are licensed and in good standing.
A driveway that pools water against your garage or foundation causes long-term damage. Every job we do includes checking the slope and making sure water runs away from your structure, not toward it. Good drainage grading does not cost extra - it is part of doing the job right.
These details add up to a driveway that holds up for decades rather than failing in a few years. When you call us, you get a crew that has done this work in this Valley and knows what the ground, the heat, and the rain here demand.
Fix cracks, potholes, and sunken sections before they spread into a full driveway replacement.
Learn MoreFull-scale paving for larger projects that go beyond a single residential driveway.
Learn MoreOur crews are booking now for spring and fall - the best paving seasons in the Valley. Call or get a free estimate before the schedule fills up.