Driveway Resurfacing & Overlays in North Richland Hills, TX

Driveway resurfacing and overlays put a new 1.5 to 2 inch layer of hot-mix over existing asphalt. HomeGuide puts the cost of a resurfacing at roughly $3 to $7 per square foot for driveways and $1 to $3 for a basic overlay, and says resurfacing a sound surface saves about 20 to 30 percent compared with replacing it. For the many mid-cities driveways that are gray, rough and lightly cracked but still firm underneath, it is often the right call.

Is your driveway a candidate?

HomeGuide's rule of thumb: resurface when the asphalt is under about 15 to 20 years old, less than 25 to 30 percent of the surface is damaged, cracks are shallow, and the base and drainage are sound. Replace when cracking covers 60 to 70 percent or more, potholes are multiplying, or the pavement has buckled. We probe and look before recommending either.

The overlay height problem

Every overlay raises the driveway. After two or three overlays over the decades, many older North Richland Hills driveways now sit above the garage slab or create a lip at the street. Before resurfacing, we mill (grind down) the edges at the garage, sidewalk and apron so the new layer ties in flush. If the driveway has already been built up too far, removing the old layers may make more sense than adding another.

Preparation

Failed spots are cut out and rebuilt full depth, cracks are cleaned and filled, the surface is swept, and a tack coat is sprayed so the new asphalt bonds to the old. Without that preparation, old cracks come back through within a season or two.

Fixing slope while you are at it

A leveling course can fill low spots before the final layer, which can fix standing water without a full rebuild. We make sure the corrected slope sends water to the street or an existing outlet, not toward the neighbor's yard.

Aftercare

Treat a resurfaced driveway like new: keep heavy vehicles off for a few days, avoid turning the wheels in place during the first summer, and wait 3 to 6 months for the first sealcoat.

Overlay or full replacement: a quick comparison

An overlay keeps the existing base and costs less; replacement rebuilds everything and lasts longer on a failed base. We show you both prices when both are realistic.