Manor sits east of Austin on heavy Blackland Prairie clay, where subdivision driveways built in the 1990s and 2000s now face a problem most homeowners don't expect: soil that swells when rain soaks it and cracks when it dries out. A driveway poured without a solid compacted base rides that heaving every year, and by now, many Manor driveways in the 78653 area show the alligator cracking and settlement that comes from a subgrade that was never built for expansive soil.
That's why homeowners and property managers in Manor call Austin Asphalt Paving. We've been serving the Austin area and surrounding communities since 2012, and we know exactly what the clay belt does to asphalt. When a Manor driveway cracks, settles, or develops potholes, we can repair it honestly, resurface it if the base is still sound, or replace it right with proper base preparation so it stays flat through the next wet season.
Asphalt Paving in Manor (78653)
Manor's subdivision streets sit on soil that is not forgiving. The Blackland Prairie clay that underlies the area expands when wet and contracts when dry, and a driveway slab poured over inadequate base preparation will heave with it. You see it in driveways that are perfectly fine one month and cracked the next, or that have settled so a puddle sits at the garage apron after a rain. That same clay can also wash away if drainage is poor, leaving voids under the pavement that eventually collapse into potholes.
We work with Manor's soil and terrain, not against it. For driveway repair and pothole patching, our fully insured crews get in quickly and patch the failed section so you can use your drive again. For driveways that are cracking across thirty or forty percent of the surface, resurfacing over a sound base is often the right call, and costs less than full replacement. When a driveway has to be replaced, we build the base properly, with compacted stone and adequate thickness, so it handles the clay's movement year after year.
We also work on Manor parking lots, private roads, and HOA-managed streets, where the same clay and drainage challenges show up on a larger scale. Our team has been serving Manor and the surrounding Austin area for over a decade, and we understand the specific demands of this region.
Our services in Manor
- Asphalt Driveway Paving & Installation in Manor · Austin driveways sit on either shrink-swell clay east of I-35 or thin soil over…
- Driveway Repair in Manor · Austin driveways crack and lift where Blackland Prairie clay swells after a…
- Pothole Repair & Asphalt Patching in Manor · Austin potholes usually open up where clay under the driveway has shifted after…
- Asphalt Resurfacing & Overlay in Manor · An Austin driveway with a sound base but a worn surface is a good candidate for…
- Asphalt Milling & Removal in Manor · Milling in Austin cuts a worn surface down to a base built for clay or rock.
- Driveway Replacement in Manor · A driveway past patching in Austin usually gets torn out to the clay or rock…
- Parking Lot Paving & Construction in Manor · Commercial lots along the I-35 growth corridor need a base built for clay east…
- Parking Lot Repair & Resurfacing in Manor · A parking lot along the Austin growth corridor usually fails from the base up…
- Recycled Asphalt & Millings Driveways in Manor · Recycled millings give a rural Bastrop or Burnet County lane a solid surface…
- Tar & Chip Driveways in Manor · Tar and chip gives a Hill Country lane texture that grips steep grades and…
- Gravel Driveway Installation & Grading in Manor · A gravel drive off a rural Bastrop road needs grading that sheds water instead…
- Private Road & HOA Paving in Manor · Private roads in Round Rock and Kyle subdivisions carry daily traffic on ground…
- Driveway Extensions, Widening & Aprons in Manor · A driveway apron at the street in Austin takes the hardest hit from storm…
- Sports Court & Path Paving in Manor · A backyard court in Austin needs a base built for clay that swells east of I-35…
How a Job Works in Manor
It starts with a phone call to (737) 256-6070. We come out to your property at no charge, measure the driveway or lot, look at the condition of the pavement and the base, and discuss what's actually failed and what will fix it. We listen to what you've seen (water pooling, cracking, settling, potholes) and explain what's causing it. If repair or resurfacing makes sense, we'll say so. If replacement is the only honest answer, we'll explain why and what it will cost.
We provide a written estimate that includes the square footage, the thickness of material we'll lay, and the tonnage of asphalt or recycled millings. You'll know exactly what you're paying for. We handle coordination with your HOA if you're in a master-planned community, and we can advise you on any local permits or approvals your property may need, though permitting requirements vary by jurisdiction and you should verify with Manor's building department.
On the day of work, our crew shows up on time with the equipment needed for the job. We do the work cleanly, haul away the old material if we're removing it, and leave your property ready to use. You get a final walkthrough so you can see the work is done right.
Pricing for asphalt paving in Manor depends on the size of the job, the condition of the base, and what material you choose. A new asphalt driveway typically runs from $6 per square foot, while resurfacing an existing drive with a solid base starts around $4 per square foot. Driveway repair and pothole patching start at $450 per job, and are often the right choice when you have just a few problem spots. A full driveway replacement, where we remove the old pavement and build a new base, runs from $7 per square foot. If you're interested in recycled asphalt millings (a more economical option that works well for rural Manor properties and gravel lanes), that starts at $3 per square foot. Tar and chip driveways, which give a rustic look and are popular on Manor's rural properties, start at $5 per square foot. For parking lots and commercial properties, we provide free estimates so you know the cost before you commit. Call us at (737) 256-6070 with the square footage of your driveway or lot, and we'll give you a ballpark figure and schedule a free on-site measurement and assessment.
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