What we see on Belen driveways
A lot of Belen's driveways were built decades ago on flat ground with a thin base and no real slope. After years of irrigation runoff and summer rain soaking in, they settle, crack into a web, and hold puddles. Others are still dirt or gravel that ruts out every wet season.
How we rebuild them
- Break out and haul off the old asphalt and any soft, wet soil beneath it.
- Set grades so water runs to the street or a swale — not toward the garage.
- Place and roll the base in lifts, thicker where the ground is damp.
- Pave with hot-mix, compacted, with tapered edges.
- Tie in neatly at the garage slab, walks and road.
Is yours worth saving?
If the surface is faded but flat and solid, an overlay or sealcoat may be enough. Sinking, rutting and spiderweb cracking mean the base has gone and a rebuild is the honest answer.
Longer lots
Larger Belen properties often pair asphalt near the house with chip seal on the run to the road — a sealed surface at a lower cost per foot.
Call (505) 207-9982 for a free site visit in Belen. Ballpark numbers are in our price guide.
Common questions
Can you pave over my old cracked driveway?
Only if the base underneath is sound. Spiderweb cracking and sinking mean those sections need to come out.
How long does a driveway job take?
Most homes take one to three days, including removal and base work.
Will you haul away the old asphalt?
Yes — removal and hauling are part of the quote.