How Long Does the Asphalt Paving Process Take?

The typical asphalt paving process takes 1-9 weeks, depending on the scope of your project. Learn why it is so in this article.

 

Our marketing team has had their ears filled with questions about the duration of asphalt paving from Reno homeowners and commercial property owners. Why does it take up to 9 weeks?

Can the timeframe be shorter?

To answer these questions comprehensively, we decided to write this blog post.

The Weather In Reno

The Weather

Imagine installing asphalt pavement in Reno around January, February, and December. Automatically, the process will take longer. This is why:

January, February, and December are Reno’s top precipitation months. In January, the average snowfall is 6 inches thick — US Climate Data.

In essence, the precipitation will affect the installation and the drying phase. As a result, the duration of your project will be longer.

Asphalt Paving Weather

The Size and Nature of Your Project

Ideally, asphalt paving for a small residential driveway won’t take as long as a commercial parking lot. In fact, it can be ready in a couple of days or within a week.

Paving commercial parking lots, on the other hand, is a different story. Here is why:

  • Commercial parking lots are steeper than typical residential driveway
  • Because of the size, workers will take longer to work on each of the sections of the paving

Ultimately, the project will take 4-9 weeks in favorable weather.

 

Similarly to sizing, the nature of your asphalt project is also a factor to consider. Installation, repair, and reinforcements (sealcoating) have different timelines.

Sealcoating, for example, is done bi-annually, and the process takes longer than typical asphalt paving.

Read more about sealcoating…

 

The Experience of the Paving Company

The most crucial factor of the 3 is the experience of your paving company. It doesn’t only affect the duration of your project but the effectiveness and longevity.

As a result, you can’t do DIY installation or hire just anyone.

Hire an asphalt paving company instead. This way, you can leverage the company’s resources (human, knowledge, and tools) for faster and durable asphalt paving. While at it, don’t forget to consider local experience.

 

At Great West Asphalt Paving, we operate in Reno and surrounding cities. We understand the weather conditions here and have a working relationship with dealers. Most importantly, we have the resources to get your job done.

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That said, check out this timeline to see what happens in asphalt paving and the timing requirements per task.

Timeline of the Asphalt Paving Process

  • Get a free estimate from GW: instant or minutes
  • Planning: 2-4 weeks
  • Preparing the site: 1-2 weeks
  • Paving the new surface: a couple of days to 2 weeks
  • Drying: 2-3 days

 

Summary: How Long Does It Take To Pave Asphalt?

Asphalt paving ideally takes up to 9 weeks. But you can do yours for half the time — or even less.

The way out is hiring a professional asphalt paving company like GW. We’ll evaluate your needs and provide customized solutions that are quick and effective.

  • The size and nature of your project
  • The experience of the paving company