Asphalt Paving in Pinecrest, FL

Asphalt paving in Pinecrest often means larger driveways than most of Miami-Dade. Wikipedia notes that the area's ranch-style homes were built in the 1950s and 1960s on 1-acre lots, and many homes are set well back from the street with long or circular drives. The village has 6,668 housing units on about 7.45 square miles, which leaves plenty of room per home and plenty of pavement per driveway.

Large drives, careful planning

A long driveway is a bigger investment, so it pays to get the base and drainage right the first time. We measure every section, mark where water collects, and look at how the drive meets the street and the house. On circular drives, we pay close attention to the curves, where edges tend to break down first because tires cut across them.

Mature trees

Pinecrest has an extensive tree canopy, and roots under driveways are one of the most common problems we see. A root that lifts the asphalt creates a ridge that cracks and lets water in. We cut out the affected section, remove the root where it can be done safely, rebuild the base and repave flush. On new driveways, we can route the edge farther from large trunks.

Village of Pinecrest

Pinecrest incorporated on March 12, 1996, and handles its own permitting. Its elevation is about 7 feet, and US 1 (Pinecrest Parkway) forms its western border. Pinecrest Gardens, the village park on the former Parrot Jungle site, opened in 2003. We check village requirements for driveway work before scheduling.

Appearance matters

With a median household income of $166,801 reported in the 2020 census figures, Pinecrest homeowners often expect a finished, clean look. We cut straight edges, make neat transitions to pavers, garage slabs and walkways, and leave a uniform surface. If you want a contrast border or a paver apron, we can pave to meet it cleanly.

Asphalt for long drives

On a long driveway, asphalt has two practical advantages: it costs less per square foot to install than many alternatives, and when it wears, it can usually be resurfaced instead of replaced. With sealing every few years, a well-built asphalt drive can last a long time.

Common Pinecrest jobs

• Replacing long and circular driveways
• Resurfacing drives that are worn but solid
• Root repairs
• Sealcoating and crack filling
• Paving to meet paver borders or aprons

Drainage on large lots

With a long driveway, the amount of water coming off the pavement in a summer storm adds up. We plan where it goes: into the swale at the street, into lawn areas along the way, or to a drain if the property has one. Shedding water evenly along the edges, instead of letting it run the whole length of the drive, keeps it from washing out the base at the bottom.

Gates and entrances

Many Pinecrest homes have gated entrances. We pave around gate tracks, posts and loops for openers with care, and if an opener loop sensor needs to be cut and replaced, we coordinate that with your gate company.

Maintenance plan

For a large driveway, a simple maintenance plan pays off: fill cracks every year before the rainy season, seal every few years, and repair any spot that sinks right away. We can set that schedule up for you after the job.