Replacing Your Concrete Driveway

Here is an example of removing and replacing a concrete driveway. Each project is unique and may need a customized solution.

1. Crush the concrete and haul it off site.
2. Remove the fill dirt and mud underneath the concrete.
3. Add 8 inches of stone. The stone then gets fine-graded and compacted. Make sure that rainwater will drain away from all buildings and that there are no puddles on the surface.
4. Pave the driveway with a 25mm binder rough asphalt coat and compact it. Pave the driveway the second time with a 9.5mm wearing coat, for a total of 4 inches compacted depth asphalt coating.

The price for a 45' x 20' driveway as described above is approximately $4,750.

Removing Asphalt Driveways without An Adequate Base

Asphalt with a strong base is just as strong as concrete and will stand the test of time. We recommend an 8 inch stone base with 2.5 inches of blacktop rather than a 2 inch stone base with 4 inches of blacktop.  Asphalt needs an adequate base (8 inches) for the following reasons:

1. Asphalt is more flexible than concrete so it needs adequate support.
2. The freeze thaw cycle during winter will not crack asphalt that has significant stone base.
3. A good stone base provides adequate load-bearing qualities and proper water drainage.
4. With heavy vehicle traffic, the blacktop will not move because it is supported.
5. For commercial projects, a 12" stone base is recommended.