Your driveway takes a heavy beating under the Tucson sun. If you have crumbling edges, severe rutting, or a surface that is too high compared to your garage slab, asphalt milling is usually the smartest fix. Instead of tearing everything out from the dirt up, Pacific Asphalt Company grinds off the top layer of damaged asphalt and leaves a solid base ready for a fresh overlay. Here is how to plan your Asphalt Milling project in Tucson, AZ.
The Timeline: How Long Does This Actually Take?
Most residential asphalt milling jobs go very fast. For a standard Tucson driveway out in the Catalina Foothills or over near Rita Ranch, the actual milling machine usually only takes a single day. You will hear some noise, and your street will smell like old asphalt for a bit, but the heavy grinding happens quickly. If we are hauling away the millings and laying down a brand-new surface right after, expect the whole project to wrap up in two to three days total, weather permitting.
What to Expect When We Show Up
Heavy machinery is not quiet. On the morning of the project, our crew from Pacific Asphalt Company will roll in with a milling head and dump trucks to haul the old material away. You will not be able to drive on or off your property while the machine is actively working. Once the top layer is shaved off, the texture underneath looks rough and gravelly. That texture is totally normal and provides the ideal grip for the new asphalt layer we are putting back down.
How to Prep Your Property
You have a little homework to do before Pacific Asphalt Company drops equipment in your driveway. Move all vehicles well outside the work zone the night before, preferably onto the street or a nearby spot if you have a tight lot. Turn off any automatic lawn sprinklers for the day because wet sub-grades slow down paving. If you have delivery trucks or trash pickup scheduled during those days, let those services know you will be temporarily blocked in.
Questions to Ask Before You Sign
Never sign a contract until you know exactly what you are paying for. Ask these direct questions:
- Are you hauling away the millings or leaving them behind?
- How do you handle drainage adjustments near my garage threshold?
- Is sub-base repair included if you find soft spots after milling?
For homes and businesses in Tucson, Pacific Asphalt Company provides Asphalt Milling services that save you from nasty surprise charges halfway through the week.