Asphalt paving in Little Rock, designed from the ground up.
And in every other town in Arkansas. The thickness gets worked out for your job and written on your quote, in inches, compacted.
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- Licensed and insured
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- 11 years in business
- Free written estimates
What you'll see is the last layer we build.
A new driveway looks about the same on day one whether it was done right or not. Black, smooth, still warm. The difference shows up a few winters later, when the ground under it shifts, water sits where it shouldn't, or a loaded truck parks on a section too thin to carry it.
That hidden part is what this company is built around: the ground, the drainage, and the load, which is exactly what nobody can see once the mat cools.
Thickness matters most. It's the difference between a surface that lasts fifteen years and one that lasts three. So it's worked out for each job and written on your quote in inches, compacted.
Want to know what your driveway needs underneath? (501) 506-6799
What a paving quote should put in writing
You can't see how thick asphalt is once it's down. You can read a quote. Whoever you hire, get these eight things on paper before any work starts.
- The thickness, in inches, compacted. Not loose. Our quotes state it.
- What happens to the ground first: soft spots dug out, the stone base put down, and how it's compacted.
- Where the water goes after a heavy rain.
- Whether it's a new build or an overlay on top of the old surface.
- A tack coat wherever new asphalt meets old. That's the thin, sticky coat that helps the two bond.
- What gets protected and cleaned up: the street, a neighbor's drive, fences, and overspray.
- That any change to the job is agreed before it happens.
- Who you call if something's wrong after the crew leaves.
One more thing. A crew that knocks with asphalt left over from a job down the road, at a price that's only good today, is running the oldest trick in the trade. A real quote is written down. You can take your time with it and hold it up against anyone else's.
Ask us for all eight. (501) 506-6799
What we pave, patch, seal, and stripe
Ten kinds of asphalt work, for homes, businesses, churches, and towns. Each has its own page with the details.
Asphalt Paving
New asphalt from the ground up: grading, stone base, compaction, then the mat.
Residential Driveways
New driveways, gravel-to-asphalt conversions, and full replacements.
Parking Lots
New lots, replacements, and repairs for businesses, churches, and municipalities.
Sealcoating
A protective coat that shields the surface from sun and water.
Crack Sealing and Filling
Sealing cracks before water gets under the pavement.
Asphalt Repair
Potholes, patches, and failed sections cut out and replaced.
Overlay and Resurfacing
A new layer over sound pavement. It won't fix a failed base.
Line Striping
Stall lines, ADA-accessible spaces, arrows, fire lanes, and restriping.
Tar and Chip
Chip seal: liquid asphalt with stone rolled in, common on long rural drives.
Asphalt Maintenance
The upkeep cycle for commercial lots: crack sealing, patching, sealcoat, and restriping.
Managing a property? A certificate of insurance is available on request. (501) 506-6799
What customers say about the work
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★★★★★
We built a house on a slope outside Hot Springs and needed a driveway put in. The crew took their time on the base and the grade instead of rushing it, and it's been through several storms with no washout. Honest guys who do what they say.
Chris D.
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★★★★★
We decided to go with a tar and chip surface for our property instead of standard blacktop. It gave us the rustic look we wanted but with way less dust than gravel. Alec explained the whole process clearly and the price was very reasonable.
Alicia R.
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★★★★★
We hired Alec's Asphalt for our retail office parking lot in NLR. They handled the full paving job as well as the ADA-compliant striping. Very professional crew, stayed strictly on budget, and finished before our Monday opening.
Sarah W.
What asphalt work costs in Arkansas
These are general market ranges for Arkansas, not a quote. They're here so the number on your estimate doesn't come as a surprise.
| Work | General range |
|---|---|
| New asphalt paving or driveway | $5–$15 per sq ft |
| Overlay or resurfacing | $3–$9 per sq ft |
| Sealcoating | $0.20–$0.75 per sq ft |
| Crack filling | $1–$5 per linear ft |
| Repair and patching | $3–$15 per sq ft; most single potholes $150–$600 |
| Line striping | $4–$15 per stall; ADA stall $30–$90; small-job minimum $300–$600 |
| Parking lot, new or full replacement | $3–$10 per sq ft |
| Parking lot mill and overlay | $2–$6 per sq ft |
| Tar and chip | $2.50–$7 per sq ft |
The final price depends on the job: its size, access, the condition of what's there, and how much ground prep it needs. Your written estimate is free. (501) 506-6799
NoteAn overlay isn't a rebuild. A new layer on top won't fix alligator cracking like this, potholes, sunken wheel tracks, drainage failure, or a base that's moving. Those problems live underneath, and they get fixed there first.
Every town in Arkansas, from our Little Rock yard
We work in every town in Arkansas from one yard, at 1501 Westpark Drive in Little Rock. 109 towns are listed here, A to Z.
- Alma
- Alpena
- Arkadelphia
- Ash Flat
- Bald Knob
- Batesville
- Bay
- Beebe
- Bella Vista
- Benton
- Bentonville
- Berryville
- Bismarck
- Blytheville
- Brinkley
- Bryant
- Cabot
- Camden
- Cash
- Cave Springs
- Centerton
- Clarksville
- Clinton
- Conway
- Crossett
- De Queen
- Drasco
- Egypt
- El Dorado
- Eudora
- Eureka Springs
- Farmington
- Fayetteville
- Flippin
- Fordyce
- Forrest City
- Fort Smith
- Garfield
- Gentry
- Glenwood
- Greenbrier
- Greenland
- Greenwood
- Hackett
- Hamburg
- Harrison
- Heber Springs
- Helena-West Helena
- Higden
- Hope
- Horseshoe Bend
- Hot Springs
- Hot Springs Village
- Huntsville
- Jacksonville
- Jonesboro
- Judsonia
- Lake Village
- Lead Hill
- Lockesburg
- Lonoke
- Lowell
- Magnolia
- Malvern
- Marianna
- Marion
- Marshall
- Maumelle
- Mayflower
- McCrory
- Melbourne
- Mena
- Monticello
- Morrilton
- Mountain Home
- Mountain View
- Nashville
- Newport
- North Little Rock
- Osceola
- Ozark
- Paragould
- Pea Ridge
- Peach Orchard
- Pine Bluff
- Plumerville
- Pocahontas
- Prairie Grove
- Rison
- Rogers
- Russellville
- Scotland
- Searcy
- Sheridan
- Sherwood
- Siloam Springs
- Smackover
- Springdale
- Stuttgart
- Texarkana
- Trumann
- Turner
- Van Buren
- Waldron
- Walnut Ridge
- West Memphis
- White Hall
- Wynne
- Yellville
Little Rock itself is home. If your town isn't listed, call anyway: (501) 506-6799
What the weather does to pavement where you are
North and the Ozarks
The first freeze can arrive by the last week of October, and the last one can hang on into April, sometimes early May. Water is the enemy up here. Seal the cracks before winter and keep water moving off the surface.
Central, around Little Rock
The normal freeze window runs from about November 10 to March 21, and about 50 inches of rain falls in a year. You get both problems: freeze in winter, and summer heat that softens and dries out the surface.
South and the Delta
The last freeze usually comes by mid-March, and the first often holds off until early November. Long, hot summers are the worry, when heat and heavy loads push the asphalt into ruts.
Freeze dates and rainfall: NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals and the National Weather Service office in Little Rock.
Questions people ask before they call
Is 3 inches of asphalt enough for a driveway?
It depends on your ground, your traffic, and where your water goes. That's why nobody should answer it without seeing the job. Your thickness gets worked out for your driveway and written on the quote in inches, compacted. Be wary of anyone who names a number over the phone.
How much does an asphalt driveway cost?
It depends on the size of the drive, how easy it is to reach, the condition of what's there, and how much ground prep it needs. The general Arkansas ranges are in the price table above, and they're market ranges, not a quote. Small driveways tend to land higher per square foot, since the crew, the roller, and the hot mix all carry minimums. The written estimate is free.
Is asphalt cheaper than concrete for a driveway?
Usually, yes, up front. Asphalt generally costs less to put down than concrete. How it holds up over the years comes down to the ground and base under it, so that's the part to ask about.
Can you pour new asphalt over old asphalt?
Sometimes. An overlay works on sound pavement. It won't fix a failed base, alligator cracking, or water that's getting underneath (those get repaired first). Your quote should say plainly whether you're getting an overlay or a new build.
What ruins an asphalt driveway?
Water getting underneath, sun and heat drying out the surface, and weight on a section too thin to carry it. Water is the big one. It gets in through cracks, softens the base, and expands when it freezes. Sealing cracks early and keeping water moving off the surface protect everything underneath.
When is the best time of year to pave or seal?
Warm, dry weather. Around Little Rock, the normal freeze window runs from about November 10 to March 21, and paving and sealing want the warm, dry stretches outside it. The Ozarks freeze earlier and thaw later. The Delta's cold spell is shorter.
Is sealcoating worth it?
On a sound surface, yes. It shields the asphalt from sun and water. It doesn't fix cracks or a failed base, so those get repaired first, then sealed.
Do you really work anywhere in Arkansas?
Yes, every town in the state, from our yard in Little Rock. Wherever you are, the estimate is free and it's written down.
Call. Press 1. Talk to a person.
Tell us what you've got: a gravel drive you're done with, a lot that needs new lines, a crack that gets longer every winter. We'll set up your free written estimate, with the thickness on it in inches, compacted.
Call (501) 506-6799Available 24/7. Press 1 and you'll reach a person.
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