Concrete & Asphalt Paving Northville, MI
Your car has strong opinions about potholes. So does your alignment shop, although theirs come with an invoice.
Sommerset Paving is a woman-led, family-owned company providing asphalt paving in Northville, MI and the surrounding area. We specialize in residential driveways, commercial parking lots, concrete flatwork, grading, and the asphalt repairs that keep a surface from becoming a seasonal hobby. Homeowners, businesses, and public agencies across Southeast Michigan call us for the same reasons: straight answers, careful workmanship, and a crew that treats every property like it belongs to someone they know.
Take a look at our recent projects to see what a fresh surface can do for a property.
One Name, One Number, Start to Finish
A lot of paving headaches have nothing to do with asphalt. They start with a salesperson who disappears after the contract is signed, followed by a crew that never heard about the drain you mentioned twice.
We keep it simpler. The person who walks your property and writes your estimate is the same person overseeing the job. Questions, concerns, and schedule changes all go to someone who knows your project well enough to answer on the spot.
Estimates come quickly and read clearly. If something changes once we’re on site, you’ll hear it from us first. And if there’s a small fix nearby, like a little extra grading or a low spot where the drive meets the lawn, we’ll often take care of it while the equipment is already there, at no charge. It’s a habit we picked up a long time ago and never saw a reason to break.
Building the Roads That Bring You Home
At the end of a long day, the last stretch of pavement you drive on is usually your own. We think about that more than you might expect from a paving company.
Homeowners, businesses, and public agencies across Southeast Michigan call us for straight answers, careful workmanship, and a crew that treats every property like it belongs to someone they know. Here’s a closer look at our Northville paving services.
Asphalt Paving
Asphalt is the practical choice for most driveways and lots around here. It goes down quickly, repairs easily, and flexes a bit as the ground shifts through freezing winters and sticky summers.
A new driveway says a lot about a house before anyone reaches the front door. Driveway paving in Northville also comes with its own quirks. Older homes near downtown often have narrow, sloped drives laid out long before anyone owned an SUV. Newer neighborhoods in Northville Township bring wider approaches, side-load garages, and HOA expectations. We plan around all of it, including drainage, the edges where asphalt meets landscaping, and how the apron ties into the street.
For a new asphalt driveway, we excavate or tear out the old surface, correct and compact the aggregate base, then place and roll the hot mix while it’s at the right temperature. With regular seal coating and timely repairs, an asphalt driveway can last 15 to 20 years.
Why Asphalt Works So Well Here
- Easier on the budget: Asphalt installation typically runs 30 to 50 percent less than concrete, and repairs down the road are faster and simpler.
- Friendlier in winter: The dark surface soaks up sunlight, helping snow and ice let go sooner. It also handles road salt and de-icers better than concrete, a useful trait in a town that spends several months a year lightly seasoned.
- Smooth and quick to use: Asphalt firms up within a day or two and gives vehicles a smooth surface with good traction.
Concrete Paving
Concrete is the patient one. It takes roughly 28 days to reach most of its design strength, and no amount of asking nicely will speed that up.
We handle concrete paving in Northville, MI for sidewalks, patios, walks, garage aprons, curbs, dumpster pads, and commercial flatwork. Control joints go where the slab naturally wants to crack. If it does crack, it does so in a tidy line instead of wandering across your patio like it’s looking for something.
Not sure whether a spot calls for asphalt or concrete? Ask us. Plenty of properties use both, and if the less expensive option is the right one, we’ll say so.
What Concrete Does Best
- Stays put for decades: Over a properly compacted base, concrete holds its shape and appearance for a very long time.
- Low-maintenance: Concrete asks for less routine upkeep than asphalt, which makes it a good fit for sidewalks, patios, and walkways.
- Handles heavy loads: Dumpster pads and other spots with concentrated weight can dent asphalt over time. Concrete takes it in stride.
Parking Lot Paving
Customers form an opinion about your business somewhere between turning off the road and finding a spot. Faded lines, standing water, and a pothole by the entrance all get noticed, even by people who would never mention it.
Our parking lot paving in Northville covers new construction, full replacement, and resurfacing for retail centers, offices, churches, HOAs, and industrial sites. Layout, drainage, ADA-accessible spaces, and local code requirements are all settled before paving starts, and line striping finishes the job. We’ll schedule around your hours, too. Nobody wants to explain why the front entrance became a construction zone at lunchtime.
What a Good Lot Does for You
- Keeps water moving: Water sitting on an asphalt parking lot is how small problems quietly get bigger, so drainage gets planned first.
- Organizes traffic: Clear line striping tells vehicles and pedestrians exactly where to go, which cuts down on confusion and fender benders.
- Makes a better first impression: A clean, smooth lot improves your property’s appearance for customers, tenants, and anyone else pulling in.
Asphalt Repair & Maintenance
Small cracks are pavement’s way of clearing its throat. Ignore them for a season or two and water slips underneath, the base softens, and that hairline crack grows into a pothole the whole street recognizes.
Our asphalt maintenance solutions include crack filling, patching, seal coating, milling, resurfacing, and full repaving. When a surface is worn but the base is still sound, resurfacing gives it new life without the cost of full replacement. The old material doesn’t go to waste, either. Asphalt is fully recyclable, and milled pavement often ends up back on the road in a new mix.
When repairs stop making financial sense, we’ll tell you that too, rather than selling you a patch on top of a patch.
Why Regular Maintenance Pays Off
- Keeps water out: Crack filling seals the openings that let moisture reach the base, where most of the real damage happens.
- Protects the surface: Seal coating shields asphalt from sun and water. We suggest waiting about 90 days on new asphalt, then resealing every two to three years.
- Smaller bills: Asphalt repairs caught early cost far less than replacement caught late.
Site Grading
Once the asphalt goes down, the base disappears from view for good. That’s a shame, because it decides almost everything about how pavement behaves.
Northville is hillier than a lot of Southeast Michigan, and water always finds the lowest point. Our site grading sets the pitch so runoff heads toward drains, ditches, or lawn instead of your garage, your foundation, or the middle of your lot. Soft spots get dug out and replaced, and the aggregate base gets compacted in layers.
Why Grading Matters So Much
- Prevents winter heaving: Water trapped under pavement freezes and lifts it. Good grading keeps that water from settling in.
- Protects what’s nearby: Proper pitch steers runoff away from buildings, landscaping, and walkways.
- Gives the surface a fair shot: A level, well-compacted base is what lets a driveway or lot stay flat and smooth for years.
A Family Company That Answers Its Own Phone
Being family-owned shows up in small ways. Calls get returned. Crews clean up before they leave. Your neighbor’s mailbox survives the week.
We work with homeowners, commercial property managers, and municipal and government agencies, and the approach stays the same no matter who signs the contract. Show up when we said we would. Keep the job efficient without rushing it. Explain what we’re doing and why.
When a project is completed, we walk it with you so you can see the work up close. Hearing “nice job” at the end of that walk never gets old. In a town like Northville, somebody always knows who paved it, and we like it when the answer is us.
Paving Northville, Michigan and the Surrounding Area
We work throughout the City of Northville and Northville Township, along with nearby Novi, Plymouth, and communities across Southeast Michigan.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does asphalt paving cost in Northville, MI?
Pricing depends on size, how much old material needs to come out, base condition, and drainage. Asphalt usually costs 30 to 50 percent less than concrete to install. We’ll walk the property, explain what it needs, and give you a free estimate in writing with no surprise add-ons.
How long does a new asphalt driveway take?
Most residential driveways take one to two days once we start. Asphalt firms up within 24 to 48 hours, but plan on about three days before parking on it. For the first few weeks, avoid sharp steering turns and parking in the same spot on hot afternoons.
How long will an asphalt driveway last?
With good drainage, a properly compacted base, and regular seal coating, an asphalt driveway can last 15 to 20 years. Crack filling and resealing every two to three years protect the surface from water and sun, which cause most of the wear we see.
When can I use my new concrete?
Foot traffic is usually fine after 24 to 48 hours. For cars, we recommend waiting about seven days. Concrete keeps gaining strength for roughly a month, so hold off on moving trucks, dumpsters, or trailers until then.
What’s the best time of year to pave in Michigan?
Late spring through fall. Asphalt needs warm air and ground temperatures to compact properly, and weather can affect installation schedules. Booking early in the season gives you the most flexibility.
Should I repair or replace my asphalt?
If the base is solid and cracking stays on the surface, repairs or resurfacing can buy you years. Widespread alligator cracking, sinking, or drainage trouble usually points to base problems, and replacement becomes the better value. We’ll tell you which one you actually need.
Do you handle commercial parking lots?
Yes. We pave, resurface, repair, seal coat, and stripe parking lots for businesses, property managers, and government agencies. You’ll have one point of contact from the first site visit to the final walkthrough, which keeps schedules and documentation organized.
Let’s Look at Your Next Project
Tell us what’s going on with your driveway, parking lot, or patio. We’ll come out, take a look, and give you an honest recommendation with a clear estimate attached. For asphalt paving in Northville, MI or concrete work nearby, our team is easy to reach and happy to talk it through.
Great paving speaks for itself, but our happy customers do it even better.
See why Northville trusts Sommerset Paving to handle their projects.
It all started with the estimate, Vincent came out and listened to all my concerns and made sure every concern was addressed. He had good suggestions and together we developed a good plan. He wrote down everything we discussed into his bid. The bid was not the lowest, but I am so happy I selected them.
Once the work started, I could tell that the workers were better than most. The crew leader, Jamie, was outstanding. He really cared about the quality of the end product and managed everything perfectly. My thanks to everyone, I love my new driveway.
