An asphalt overlay can be an appropriate pavement decision when the underlying base and binder course are still structurally sound and the failure is limited to surface oxidation, minor cracking, and worn ride quality. Quality Paving evaluates overlays based on current pavement condition, drainage, base stability, transitions, and written scope rather than making predictive pavement-life promises.
There are two overlay approaches we use. A mill-and-overlay removes the top 1.5"–2" of existing asphalt with a rotary mill, then places a fresh surface course to grade — this preserves curb reveals, drainage grades and adjacent surfaces exactly as they were. A direct overlay places new asphalt over the existing surface after localized patching and leveling — this raises the grade by 1.5"–2" and is only appropriate where curbs, doorways and drainage inlets can accommodate the new elevation. On the site walk we tell you honestly which method fits.
The make-or-break step is base repair before the overlay goes down. Alligator-cracked and pothole areas are saw-cut, excavated, base-repaired and patched to sound pavement first — otherwise those failure zones reflect through the overlay and show up in the new mat within a year. We also address utility-cut settlement, edge failures, and drainage issues before the paver rolls, because a resurface that ignores those failures is money set on fire.
Overlays get the same commercial-grade hot mix, the same commercial LeeBoy pavers, the same steel-drum and pneumatic roller compaction pattern as a new install. That's how a resurfaced lot ends up looking and performing like a new lot — and how a Middle Georgia parking lot gets fifteen to twenty more years out of a properly built base.
Middle Georgia Context
Middle Georgia weather, drainage patterns, traffic, and site conditions can all affect asphalt performance. Quality Paving evaluates each property individually and recommends scope based on observed conditions, intended use, materials, drainage, and scheduling needs rather than making predictive pavement-life promises.