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Precision Asphalt Arlington offers asphalt resurfacing in Arlington, TX to renew aging driveways without the cost of full replacement. We install smooth overlays over solid existing pavement, correcting minor damage and improving drainage so your driveway looks new and performs better for years.
Precision Asphalt Arlington provides professional asphalt resurfacing throughout Arlington, TX, Texas and the surrounding area. Our licensed, insured crew delivers safe, clean, on-time work with a free estimate before anything begins. Call (817) 646-5980 or request your free quote.
Asphalt Resurfacing & Overlays in Arlington, TX
When your asphalt is cracked, faded, or starting to ravel but the base is still solid, asphalt resurfacing is often the smartest move. At Precision Asphalt Arlington, we specialize in resurfacing and overlays that give your driveway, parking lot, or private street a fresh, smooth riding surface without paying for a full tear out.
In Arlington, the sun, sudden storms, and temperature swings between summer and winter are rough on asphalt. The top layer takes most of the abuse. Resurfacing replaces that worn top layer with new hot mix asphalt, so you get a surface that looks new and performs like it, while keeping the existing base and lower layers that are still in good shape.
Our crew does this work every week on commercial parking lots, churches, HOA streets, and residential driveways across Arlington, Mansfield, Grand Prairie, and nearby. We know the local soils, the way water runs after a big storm, and the common failure points around the area. That local experience helps us decide when resurfacing makes sense and when you really need base repair or full reconstruction instead.
How Asphalt Resurfacing Actually Works
A quality overlay is all about preparation and details. At Precision Asphalt Arlington, a typical asphalt resurfacing project follows a clear set of steps:
1. Inspection and evaluation: We walk the site with you, probe soft areas, and look for signs of base failure, such as alligator cracking, standing water after a rain, and sinking near heavy traffic lanes. Not every surface is a good candidate for resurfacing, and we are upfront about that.
2. Milling or edge grinding: If your existing asphalt is high at transitions (garage doors, curb lines, utility covers) we either mill down the old surface with a machine or grind the edges. This makes room for the new overlay so you do not end up with trip lips at sidewalks or water trapped at the curb.
3. Full depth patching: Areas with severe alligator cracking or potholes are cut out, the weak base is repaired or replaced, and new asphalt is installed level with the existing surface. Paving over soft spots without fixing them just makes the new overlay fail early, so we do not skip this step.
4. Cleaning and tack coat: We power clean the surface to remove loose material and dust, sometimes using pressure washing where needed, then apply a tack coat (an asphalt emulsion glue) over the old surface. This tack coat is what bonds your new overlay to the existing pavement, so it must be applied evenly and at the right rate.
5. Laying the new asphalt overlay: We install new hot mix asphalt, usually between 1.5 and 2.5 inches for parking lots and drives, or thicker for heavier traffic. Our paver places the mix at a consistent depth, then our rollers compact it to achieve the density that makes the pavement strong and long lasting.
6. Joints, drainage, and transitions: We pay close attention to how water will move after the overlay. In Arlington, sudden downpours are common, so we shape the new surface for proper slope toward inlets and gutters. At transitions to concrete, such as sidewalks and dumpster pads, we feather the asphalt so it drains correctly and does not create a bump.
7. Striping and finishing: For commercial lots, we return to restripe stalls, fire lanes, ADA parking, and loading zones once the surface has cooled and cured enough. For homes, we mark off the drive so you know when it is safe to drive and park again.
Local Conditions in Arlington That Affect Overlays
Arlington has some specific conditions that affect how resurfacing needs to be done. Our clay soils, mixed with fill from earlier construction, move a lot with moisture changes. If you overlay pavement that is already flexing from bad base or poor drainage, the new surface will crack quickly. We always look at drainage and base stability before recommending a resurfacing.
Summer heat in North Texas can push surface temperatures of asphalt well above 140 degrees. That makes mix selection and timing important. At Precision Asphalt Arlington, we schedule overlays early morning or late day in the hottest months, and we use mixes designed for our climate so the new surface does not rut under parked vehicles or heavy turning movements.
Stormwater is another local factor. Many Arlington parking lots sit slightly below street level and rely on a few inlets or scuppers to move water out. If we add 2 inches of asphalt without adjusting slopes or cleaning and resetting inlets, you can create new ponding areas. We shoot grades with a level and make slope adjustments within the overlay so water still finds its way out.
We also coordinate with local requirements, such as fire lane marking colors, ADA striping layouts, and access routes that must stay open during work. For busy sites near AT&T Stadium, the Parks Mall, or along I-20 and 360, we often phase resurfacing at off hours and weekends so customers and tenants can still get in and out safely. That planning is part of the service, not an afterthought.
Cost Drivers and Options for Asphalt Resurfacing
The price of an asphalt resurfacing project in Arlington depends on more than just square footage. When Precision Asphalt Arlington puts together a proposal, we walk you through the main cost drivers so you can make informed decisions.
Key factors include:
• Thickness of the overlay: A light 1.5 inch overlay on a solid base costs less per square foot than a 3 inch overlay designed for heavy truck traffic at loading docks or drive lanes.
• Amount of base repair: If large areas need full depth patching, the cost goes up because we are doing mini reconstructions in those spots. Sometimes, doing a smaller overlay area with more patching is smarter than overlaying everything.
• Milling work: Milling off old layers at transitions, speed bumps, or high spots adds equipment and labor. Skipping milling to cut cost often leads to drainage issues later, so we only recommend skipping it where grades allow.
• Access and phasing: Tight sites that require more handwork or properties that must stay open 24 hours might need more phases, traffic control, and after hours work.
You also have choices in how the finished project looks and functions. For example, we can adjust striping layouts to improve parking efficiency or traffic flow, widen or narrow drive lanes to comply with current codes, or convert gravel side areas to asphalt during the same mobilization. On residential work, some clients choose a thicker overlay at the garage end, where vehicles always turn their wheels, to reduce scuffing and wear.
We provide written estimates that spell out overlay thickness, areas of patching, milling locations, and striping scope. That way you can compare apples to apples if you get more than one quote, and you know exactly what you are paying for.
What Arlington Property Owners Should Know Before Hiring
Resurfacing is not just a cosmetic project. Done right, it can add 8 to 15 years to the life of your pavement. Done wrong, it can start failing in 2 to 3 years. Here are a few things we at Precision Asphalt Arlington encourage you to consider before you hire any contractor.
Ask how they decide whether resurfacing is appropriate. If a contractor is willing to overlay pavement that has widespread soft areas or major drainage problems, you are being sold a short term fix. We will tell you when a full reconstruction or base stabilization is the better investment.
Confirm the actual overlay thickness and mix type. Vague terms like "one lift over existing" are a red flag. Your proposal should state an average compacted thickness, such as 2 inches, and the type of hot mix that will be used.
Make sure patching and milling are addressed. Any crack alligatored area, sunken spot, or raised transition should have a specific plan. Simply "leveling" everything with new asphalt often hides problems instead of fixing them.
Check that they are insured and familiar with Arlington and Tarrant County requirements, especially for commercial properties with fire lanes and ADA parking. A local company that does resurfacing here regularly will already know what inspectors and fire marshals expect.
Finally, ask about traffic control and downtime. For most resurfacing projects, cars need to stay off new asphalt at least 24 hours, longer in cool or damp weather. We schedule work so tenants, customers, or residents know exactly where they can park and when surfaces will reopen.
When you work with Precision Asphalt Arlington, you get a crew that focuses specifically on paving and resurfacing in this part of Texas. We bring practical, field tested methods to each job so your overlay holds up to Arlington traffic and climate instead of just looking good for the first season.
