Asphalt Paving in Encino, California
Asphalt driveways, repair, resurfacing, sealcoating and parking lot striping from a licensed Encino paving contractor.
5.0 Google ratingFree on-site walkthroughLicensed & bonded · CA #1122918
What we install
Option 1 Builders is an asphalt contractor in Encino, CA. We pave new asphalt driveways, repair cracks and potholes, resurface worn asphalt, sealcoat driveways and small lots, and restripe parking lots. We are a licensed and bonded general building contractor (CSLB #1122918) based at 16400 Ventura Blvd, Suite 319, Encino, CA 91436. Call 818-297-2475 for a free on-site estimate.
Asphalt in the Valley takes a beating. Summer sun dries out the surface, water gets into the cracks in winter, and the cracks grow into potholes. Most calls we get start with a driveway that has turned gray, cracked or sunk where the cars park.
At the walkthrough we look at the surface and the base under it, then tell you whether repair, sealcoat, resurfacing or a full replacement makes sense.
Option 1 Builders is a licensed and bonded general building contractor, CSLB #1122918. The same company also lays pavers and concrete, so we can tell you honestly which surface fits your driveway.
Asphalt jobs usually start with one of four things: cracks spreading across the driveway, potholes, a faded gray surface, or a parking lot that needs fresh lines.
Each problem has a different fix. Sealcoat does not repair a failed base, and a new top layer does not last on one. We check the base before we price anything.
Asphalt lasts as long as the base under it and the water around it. Most failed driveways we see have a thin or soft base, or water running under the edges.
Asphalt paving is part of our paving contractor work in Encino, alongside driveway pavers and concrete.
Why homeowners call
Asphalt Contractor for Paving, Repair, Sealcoating and Striping
Base checked first
We look at what is under the asphalt before choosing a fix, so the money goes into a repair that holds.
Graded to drain
New asphalt is sloped so water runs off the surface and away from the house instead of soaking the edges.
Written scope after the measure
We measure on site and send a written number tied to a specific spec, not a per-foot guess over the phone.
Licensed and bonded
Licensed and bonded under California contractor license #1122918. You can verify that number with the CSLB.
Get a written number
Request a Free Asphalt Estimate
Tell us about the driveway or lot. We follow up to schedule a walkthrough, measure on site and send a written scope.
New asphalt driveways
Remove the old surface, grade and compact the base, then lay and roll hot asphalt to a smooth, sloped finish.
Repair and resurfacing
Crack filling, pothole and patch repair, and a new asphalt top layer over a sound base.
Sealcoating
Clean, fill cracks and seal the surface to slow sun and water damage on asphalt that is still sound.
Parking lot striping
Restriping stalls, arrows and accessible parking spaces on small commercial and residential lots.
Comparing bids? Read three questions to ask every Encino bid before you sign.
How a free estimate works
How Asphalt Paving Works in Encino
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Walk the property
We schedule a walkthrough and talk through how you actually use the yard. The on-site walkthrough is free.
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Measure on site
We measure the space. You are not charged to have us measure the yard or explain the base and drainage.
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Written scope
We send a written number tied to a specific spec, not a per-foot guess over the phone.
Option 1 Builders is licensed and bonded under California contractor license #1122918. The Encino showroom is at 16400 Ventura Blvd, Suite 319. We measure on site and send a written scope. See about this Encino landscaping company, walk finished Encino projects, or request a written estimate.
Asphalt Paving in Encino: Repair, Resurface or Replace?
An asphalt surface is layers: compacted soil, a crushed rock base, and the asphalt on top. Cracks and potholes are a surface symptom. The question is whether the layers under them are still sound.
Small cracks on sound asphalt get cleaned and filled, then the surface gets sealcoated. Wide cracking in a pattern like an alligator's skin, or spots that sink under a car, usually mean the base has failed in that area. Those sections are cut out and rebuilt.
When most of the driveway is cracked but the base is sound, a new top layer over the old one can work. When the base has failed across the whole driveway, full removal and replacement is the fix that lasts.
Jobs run from crack filling and sealcoating one driveway to a full tear-out and repave, plus striping on small parking lots.
Asphalt Driveway Repair and Sealcoating
Sealcoat protects asphalt from sun and water. It does not fix cracks on its own, so cracks get filled first.
New asphalt needs time to cure before it is sealed. We tell you when your driveway is ready for its first sealcoat and how often to repeat it.
Keep cars off fresh sealcoat until it has cured. We give you the exact time when the job is done.
Asphalt, Pavers or Concrete for Your Driveway?
Asphalt costs less up front and is quick to install. Pavers cost more but can be repaired one paver at a time and come in many colors. Concrete sits between the two.
See driveway pavers for paver driveways and front yard and driveway landscaping for the yard around it.
At the walkthrough we price the options you are considering side by side, so you can compare.
From Walkthrough to Finished Surface
The free consultation is the walkthrough. We measure the area, check the cracks and soft spots, look at drainage and ask how the driveway or lot is used.
Sealcoating and crack filling are often done in a day. A full driveway replacement usually takes a few days plus cure time before cars go back on it. Your written proposal includes the expected timeline.
Asphalt Paving Across Encino and the Valley
We pave, repair and sealcoat asphalt across Encino and nearby Sherman Oaks, Tarzana, Van Nuys and Lake Balboa.
Hillside driveways in Encino Hills need more grading and drainage than flat driveways south of Ventura Blvd. Call 818-297-2475 and we will confirm your address by phone.
Water pooling on the driveway? See yard drainage. Want pavers instead? See driveway pavers. You can also request a free estimate.
Asphalt Paving Cost in Encino
Asphalt cost depends on the area, whether the old surface comes out, how much base work is needed, the thickness of the new asphalt, and access for the equipment. We measure on site and give you a written number.
A repair, a resurface and a full replacement are three different prices. Ask every contractor which one they are quoting, and how deep the base is.
Why Asphalt Fails in Valley Heat
Sun breaks down the binder that holds asphalt together, so the surface turns gray and brittle. Brittle asphalt cracks, and water gets into the cracks.
Filling cracks early and sealcoating on a regular schedule slows that process and adds years to a sound driveway.
Frequently asked questions
FAQ: Asphalt Paving Questions Encino Property Owners Ask
Yes. We pave new asphalt driveways, repair and resurface asphalt, sealcoat, and restripe parking lots in Encino and the nearby Valley.
If the base is sound, crack filling, patching or a new top layer can work. If the base has failed across the driveway, replacement lasts longer. We check at the walkthrough.
Sound asphalt is usually resealed every few years, depending on sun and traffic. We tell you what your surface needs.
No. Cracks are cleaned and filled first, then the sealcoat goes on over the whole surface.
New asphalt needs time to cure before cars go back on it. We give you the exact time when the job is finished.
Yes. We restripe stalls, arrows and accessible parking spaces on small commercial and residential lots.
Asphalt costs less up front. Pavers cost more but can be repaired one paver at a time and come in more colors. We price both if you ask.
Water gets in through cracks and softens the base. Under the weight of cars, the weak spot breaks apart into a pothole.
Yes. Option 1 Builders Inc holds California B General Building license #1122918, with a contractor's bond on file with the CSLB.
Yes. We walk the driveway or lot, measure on site and send a written scope. Call 818-297-2475.
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Ready to Fix Your Asphalt in Encino?
Tell us about the driveway or lot. We will walk the property and send a written scope for asphalt paving in Encino. Call 818-297-2475 or request a free estimate.