Planning & Building a Driveway
Permits, curb cuts, base prep, and drainage — how a driveway gets planned and built.
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Resurface or Replace Your Driveway? How to Decide
Resurfacing costs $600–$4,200 on a 600 sq ft driveway; full tear-out and replacement runs $6,150 in asphalt or $8,550 in concrete. When each one is right.
Updated August 6, 2026
How it worksHow a Driveway Is Installed: Base, Drainage & Permits
A driveway goes in over five steps: demo, grading, a compacted base, paving, then cure. Site prep is often 30-50% of the bill. Here's the process.
Updated July 6, 2026