An asphalt driveway offers an attractive look; although some people like the look of concrete, a smooth blacktop is others’ preference. Over time, asphalt driveways get old–in fact, their lifespan is only 15-20 years. Their surfaces become riddled with cracks and crumbling parts, to the point that there is hardly a smooth surface left. You need to do more than seal the blacktop at this point. Here’s why an asphalt driveway replacement is really worth it.

Increase Your Home’s Functionality

A crumbled driveway is just less pleasant for cars and people. Its uneven surface can cause drainage issues underground and threaten trips, falls, and wear on vehicles. A smooth driveway on a firm foundation simply works better.

Improve Your Home’s Curb Appeal

A pale, broken-up driveway can damper one’s spirits just by how it looks. A new asphalt driveway will significantly improve your home’s appearance and give it a feeling of stability. It will be much more pleasant for you and your neighbors to see.

Boost Your Home Value

With an attractive asphalt driveway and a well-kept home to match, your home will maintain its value. A home in good condition–inside and out–will attract more buyers if you plan to sell anytime soon. People like presentable, move-in-ready homes.

Spend Less 

Asphalt driveways cost less than concrete driveways and perform just as well, if not better, despite the shorter lifespan. Asphalt is more flexible to accommodate heavy loads and shifting soil without cracking. Its dark color also allows snow and ice to melt faster in direct sunlight. Asphalt’s lower cost and benefits could be a great value for you.

Minimize Installation Time

Asphalt also takes less time to install than concrete. If you don’t want to wait too long to use your new driveway, then asphalt is also a convenient choice.

Have More Design Options Than You Think

You might know all about stamped and colored concrete, but asphalt can also be stamped and colored. Decorative asphalt driveways allow for more driveway customizations than you realize, accessible through asphalt contractors like Tri-State Paving.

Receive Asphalt Paving Services with Tri-State Paving

Call Tri-State Paving. We’re a seasoned asphalt pavement company based in Maryland and have the experience and knowledge to help you with asphalt, concrete, and hardscaping projects.

We refuse to sell hot air to our customers, and that’s why we have been around for over four decades. We listen, inform, educate then decide what is best for our customers project and budget. If any problems arise during construction we keep our customers updated and respond to make the imperfect perfect.

Our area numbers are:

West Chester: 610.563.9456

Oxford: 610.932.3566

Delaware: 302.757.4100

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