Resurfacing lays a fresh layer of hot-mix asphalt over existing pavement, restoring function, appearance, and protection without the cost of a full tear-out. It can extend pavement life significantly when the sub-base is in good condition. Residential driveways and commercial parking lots in the Fenton area are both strong candidates.

Chippewa Asphalt Paving handles resurfacing for a range of project types, including residential driveways and private lanes throughout Fenton and surrounding Genesee County townships, commercial parking lots near US-23 and Owen Road, HOA and multi-unit properties where uniform surface quality matters, and sports courts and recreational surfaces.

After resurfacing, sealcoating and striping can be applied to protect the new layer from the elements.

A well-maintained driveway in Flint can last 20 years or more. Genesee County winters bring repeated freeze-thaw cycles, where water infiltrates cracks, freezes, expands, and widens damage each season. Clay-rich mid-Michigan soil can also shift under driveways, accelerating wear. Routine sealcoating every two to three years and timely crack filling before winter can significantly extend pavement life.

Resurfacing may be the better fit when:

  ▸ Surface cracking is widespread but shallow, without heaving or sinking.

   ▸ Fading or oxidation has compromised the top layer but not the base.

   ▸ The pavement is between 10 and 20 years old with no major drainage problems.

   ▸ You want a cost-effective upgrade with a quicker turnaround.

  Full replacement tends to be needed when:



  ▸ Large sections have sunk, buckled, or developed alligator cracking down to the sub-base.

   ▸ Water is pooling in multiple areas, suggesting drainage failure beneath the surface.

   ▸ The pavement is older than 25 years with widespread structural compromise.

   ▸ Repeated patching has not held.

  A professional assessment is the most reliable way to know which option fits your property. Experienced asphalt resurfacing contractors give you a clear picture of what your pavement actually needs before any work begins.

Michigan's freeze-thaw cycle is hard on asphalt. In Fenton and across Genesee County, water seeps into surface cracks, freezes, expands, and widens those cracks with each cycle. Resurfacing worn pavement before freeze-thaw damage reaches the sub-base can prevent far more expensive work later.

Timing matters. The Fenton area paving season typically runs from late spring through early fall, when ground temperatures support proper compaction. Scheduling resurfacing before the next winter season can make a noticeable difference in how your pavement holds up.