If your pavement is worn and cracked on top but still solid underneath, resurfacing can give you a new surface without the cost of full replacement.
An overlay places a new layer of asphalt over the existing pavement after repairs. Where curbs, drains or doorways need to stay at the same height, the old surface is milled down first.
What's included
- Evaluation of the existing pavement and base
- Repairs to failed areas before overlay
- Milling to match curb, gutter and building heights
- Leveling courses for low spots
- New asphalt surface course
- Restriping after the overlay
When resurfacing is the right call
- The surface is faded, rough or covered in small cracks.
- Raveling, where loose stones come off the surface.
- Patches cover a large share of the lot or road.
- The base is still sound, with few sunken or soft spots.
How resurfacing is done
Inspect
We confirm the pavement is a good candidate and mark any areas that need repair first.
Repair
Failed sections are cut out and rebuilt so the overlay has solid support.
Mill where needed
Edges and transitions are milled so heights match curbs, drains and doorways.
Overlay
A tack coat is applied and new asphalt is paved and compacted over the surface.
Restripe
Markings are reapplied once the new surface has cured.
What affects the price
Every property is different, so we price each job after seeing the site. The main factors are:
- Area to be resurfaced
- Amount of repair before the overlay
- Milling needed at edges and transitions
- Overlay thickness
- Phasing and striping
Resurfacing in a wet climate
An overlay only lasts if water can drain off it. Resurfacing is a good time to fix low spots that collect water, which is especially important in Houston's frequent storms.
Asphalt Resurfacing questions
Resurfacing or replacement: which do I need?
If the base is sound and damage is mostly on the surface, resurfacing is usually the better value. If the base has failed in many places, replacement may be needed.
What is milling?
Milling grinds off the top layer of old asphalt so the new surface matches the height of curbs, gutters and building entrances.
Will cracks come back through the overlay?
Cracks in the old pavement can eventually reflect through. Repairing failed areas and sealing cracks first reduces that.
Asphalt Resurfacing near you
We provide asphalt resurfacing in Houston and these nearby communities:
- Houston
- Katy
- Sugar Land
- The Woodlands
- Spring
- Cypress
- Pearland
- League City
- Conroe
- Humble
- Missouri City
- Pasadena
- Baytown
- Friendswood
- Tomball
- Richmond