Asphalt Paving in Bloomfield Township, MI

Asphalt paving in Bloomfield Township serves one of the most established residential areas in Oakland County. The township was established in 1827 and is the county's oldest. It had 44,253 residents at the 2020 census on about 26 square miles, about 5 percent of which is water. The main branch of the Rouge River rises here.

Wooded subdivisions

Much of the township is mature subdivisions with large trees, curving streets and two- or three-car drives. Those driveways have seen many winters. Some just need crack sealing and a sealcoat; others have reached the point where roots, frost and age call for replacement.

Lakes and low ground

With small lakes scattered through the township and the Rouge River headwaters here, some lots sit on lower, wetter ground. Soft subgrade under a driveway shows up as sinking and cracking after a thaw. We probe before quoting and rebuild the base where needed.

Golf and clubs

Oakland Hills Country Club, which has hosted six U.S. Opens and the 2004 Ryder Cup, is in the township. Clubs, churches and schools have lots and private drives that need phased work and restriping.

Road agencies

Many township roads are county roads under the Road Commission for Oakland County. Approach and culvert work at those roads is in the county right-of-way, so we confirm requirements before scheduling.

Weather

The region averages about 120 freezing days a year. Fall crack sealing and good drainage are the best protection.

Costs

National guides list resurfacing at roughly 20 to 30 percent below full replacement when the base is sound, and new asphalt at roughly $5 to $12 or more per square foot. Your written quote is the price.

Overlays

If your drive is weathered and cracked on top but solid underneath, an overlay saves money. We mill joints at the garage and approach so the new surface stays flush.

Timing

Our paving window runs late spring to early fall. Seal cracks in late summer or fall for the best result.

Leaves

Shaded drives under large trees collect leaves that hold moisture. Clearing them before winter and sealing cracks help the asphalt last.

Repair before you replace

Not every old driveway needs to come out. Cutting out failed spots and patching them with hot mix, sealing cracks and adding a sealcoat can carry a driveway several more years. HomeGuide suggests that approach when less than about a quarter of the surface is damaged and the base is stable.

Concrete to asphalt

Some homes have older concrete drives that have cracked and heaved. Replacing with asphalt means full removal and a rebuilt base.

What a quote includes

Removal, base depth, asphalt thickness, approach and culvert work, each listed with a price.

Clubs and schools

Oakland Hills Country Club and the township's schools and churches have lots and drives that follow set schedules. We phase work around tournaments, school calendars and services.

Approaches

Approach and culvert work at county roads is in the Road Commission for Oakland County's right-of-way; we plan it with their requirements in mind.

Call (947) 622-8745 or

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