Asphalt Driveway Paving & Installation Marietta, GA 30090

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Marietta's mature neighborhoods sit on some of the trickiest ground in Greater Atlanta, where red clay under decades-old ranch driveways moves with every wet spell, and steep lots shed water faster than any pitch can handle. If your driveway in 30090 is cracking, settling, or washing at the edges, the problem almost always starts underground.

Atlanta Asphalt Paving has served Marietta and the surrounding Atlanta area since 2012. We know the clay, the grades, and the drainage failures that plague these older subdivisions and established streets. When a homeowner in Marietta calls us, it's usually because a driveway has failed in a way that a quick patch won't fix, or because they need honest guidance on whether repair makes sense or replacement is the only answer.

Asphalt Paving in Marietta (30090)

Marietta's post-war ranch homes came with short, single-width driveways that were rarely graded flat. Many sit on lots that slope or turn, and the clay subgrade underneath was never prepared for the water that comes down in an Atlanta summer thunderstorm. Over thirty or forty years, that clay softens, moves, and the asphalt above it cracks, settles, or develops ruts where water pools and runs. On top of that, Cobb County's ridge-and-valley terrain means your driveway might climb, turn, and fall more often than it runs straight, which makes drainage the hardest part of the job.

We've worked on hundreds of Marietta driveways. We know which ones can be resurfaced and which ones need the base rebuilt. We know how to grade a lot so water moves away from the house and the garage, not toward it. We bring a paver and a roller onto tight residential lots, and we know which Marietta streets have room for the equipment and which ones need a smaller crew and a different approach. Since 2012, we've built that knowledge one neighborhood at a time.

Our services in Marietta

Asphalt Driveway Paving & Installation in Marietta · Atlanta driveways rest on Piedmont red clay that softens fast in a wet spell.
Driveway Repair in Marietta · Atlanta driveway repair usually starts where storm water has softened the red…
Pothole Repair & Asphalt Patching in Marietta · Atlanta potholes usually form where standing water has worked into softened red…
Asphalt Resurfacing & Overlay in Marietta · Atlanta resurfacing works best when the base is sound but the surface has worn…
Asphalt Milling & Removal in Marietta · Atlanta milling removes the failed surface down to a base that Piedmont clay…
Driveway Replacement in Marietta · Atlanta driveway replacement starts with tearing out a slab that red clay…
Parking Lot Paving & Construction in Marietta · Atlanta commercial lots need a base built to shed storm water fast across the…
Parking Lot Repair & Resurfacing in Marietta · Atlanta parking lots crack fastest where storm water pools on soft Piedmont…
Recycled Asphalt & Millings Driveways in Marietta · Atlanta millings driveways give a budget surface that still handles Piedmont…
Tar & Chip Driveways in Marietta · Atlanta tar and chip driveways hold up well on the rolling grades found across…
Gravel Driveway Installation & Grading in Marietta · Atlanta gravel driveways need grading that routes storm water off soft Piedmont…
Private Road & HOA Paving in Marietta · Atlanta HOA roads across the suburban belt often fail together since they were…
Driveway Extensions, Widening & Aprons in Marietta · Atlanta driveway aprons take the hardest hit where storm water rushes off the…
Sports Court & Path Paving in Marietta · Atlanta backyard courts need a base built for Piedmont clay that shifts through…

How a Job Works in Marietta

We start with a free on-site assessment. You call us at (678) 884-4654, we come out to your property in Marietta, measure the driveway or lot, look at the base, the grade, the drainage, and the condition of the asphalt. We'll tell you what we see and what it costs to fix it. If you need permits, we help you navigate the local requirements with the City of Marietta. If you're in an HOA community, we'll work with your architectural standards. You get a written estimate with tonnage and thickness specs so you know exactly what you're paying for.

When we start the work, we prep the base, set the grade for proper drainage, and lay the asphalt in lifts so it compacts right. On a Marietta lot where access is tight, we'll stage our equipment carefully so we don't tear up your neighbor's property or block the street longer than necessary. Once the asphalt cures, we clean up, haul away the debris, and do a final walkthrough with you.

Driveway paving in Marietta typically runs from $6 per square foot for a standard new installation, or from $4 per square foot for resurfacing an existing driveway if the base is sound. A pothole repair or a small patch starts at $450. Full driveway replacement, where the base is gone and the clay has moved too much to salvage, costs from $7 per square foot. A parking lot repair or resurfacing for a small commercial property starts at $650. The real cost drivers are square footage, the condition of the base, whether we need to rebuild the subgrade to fix drainage, and how thick we lay the asphalt. A free estimate from our team will give you a realistic number for your property. Call us at (678) 884-4654 to schedule.

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My Marietta driveway settled where it meets the street, and water pools there now. Is this fixable?

That's the classic Marietta problem. The clay under the apron has moved, usually because it wasn't compacted or graded properly when the driveway was first poured. A pothole repair won't hold. You need to remove the failed section, rebuild the base, reset the grade so water runs away from your property, and repave. It's a $1,500 to $3,000 job depending on the size of the apron and how much base work is needed. We can give you a firm number after we see it.

I see cracks spreading across my driveway. Can you patch it, or do I need a new one?

It depends on how much of the surface is cracked. If it's alligator cracking, a spider web of fine cracks covering maybe thirty or forty percent of the driveway, the base is breaking down and a patch will fail. Resurfacing makes sense if the base is still solid. If the cracks are wider and the driveway is moving, we may need to look at the base and the drainage. Call us at (678) 884-4654 and we'll come out and tell you what we see.

What's the cost difference between patching a pothole and resurfacing the whole driveway?

A pothole repair is $450 to $600 depending on size and depth. A full resurfacing of a typical Marietta driveway runs from $4 per square foot, so a 400-square-foot drive is around $1,600 to $1,800. If your driveway has multiple potholes or patches, resurfacing is usually the better investment because it lasts longer and looks better. If you have one bad pothole and the rest of the driveway is sound, a patch is the right call.

Do I need a permit from the City of Marietta to repave my driveway?

Marietta has rules about driveway aprons, curb cuts, and impervious-surface limits that vary depending on your lot and your neighborhood. Some work requires a permit, some doesn't. The best way to know is to check with the City of Marietta at https://www.mariettaga.gov, or we can help you figure out what applies to your property. If you're in an HOA community, you'll also need approval from your architectural review board before we start.

My driveway is on a steep grade and water runs down it like a river every time it rains. What can we do?

That's a drainage problem, not just a paving problem. The pitch is too steep or too straight for the water to shed properly, so it accelerates and erodes the edges or washes the base. We can reset the grade with a gentler slope, add a crown down the middle so water sheds to both sides, or build a swale at the bottom to catch and redirect the runoff. Sometimes it's a combination. The fix depends on your lot, your garage location, and where the water can safely go. We'll assess it on site and show you the options.

Are you insured for work on my Marietta property?

Yes, we are fully insured with general liability and workers' compensation coverage. You're protected if anything goes wrong during the work.

How long before I can use my new driveway after you finish?

You can drive on it the same day, but fresh asphalt needs time to cure fully. For the first six to twelve months, the surface will continue to harden and set. Don't seal the driveway during that cure period. Let it weather naturally. After a year, regular maintenance like filling small cracks will keep it in good shape for years. We'll give you care instructions when the job is done.