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    • Get Quote
    • Residential Driveways
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    • Asphalt Resurface
    • Sealcoating
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    • Reviews
    • About us
    • Service Areas
Black Diamond Asphalt
  • Home
  • Get Quote
  • Residential Driveways
  • New construction Asphalt
  • Commercial parking lot
  • Asphalt Resurface
  • Sealcoating
  • Photos
  • Reviews
  • About us
  • Service Areas

Complete New Construction Paving Services

Newly paved driveway with caution tape in front of a two-car garage.

We provide full-service asphalt installation for:

Commercial New Construction

  • Parking lots
  • Private roads & access roads
  • Apartment complexes
  • Retail plazas & office buildings
  • Industrial properties

Residential New Construction

  • New home driveways
  • Long rural driveways
  • Private roads
  • Subdivision development

Why Proper Gravel Preparation Matters

In Maine, the freeze-thaw cycle can destroy poorly built asphalt from underneath. That’s why the most important part of any new asphalt installation is what’s below the surface.

A properly installed gravel base:

  • Prevents sinking and shifting
  • Improves drainage
  • Extends the life of your asphalt
  • Reduces cracking and potholes

Our New Construction Process (Step-by-Step)

Site Preparation & Excavation

We begin by clearing and preparing the area:

  • Removing topsoil and unsuitable material
  • Excavating to proper depth
  • Establishing rough grading

This sets the foundation for a stable and long-lasting surface.

Gravel Base Installation

We install high-quality aggregate in multiple layers:

  • Base gravel for structural support
  • Additional layers as needed for load requirements

Each layer is:

  • Spread evenly
  • Compacted thoroughly

Fine Grading

This is where most contractors cut corners—we don’t.

We fine tune the gravel surface to ensure:

  • Proper pitch and drainage
  • Smooth transitions
  • Correct elevations for buildings and garages

This step is critical for:

  • Preventing water pooling
  • Ensuring a smooth finished asphalt surface

Compaction & Base Stabilization

Before paving, we compact the gravel base to maximum density.

This ensures:

  • No future settling
  • Strong load-bearing capacity
  • Long-term durability

 Asphalt Installation

We install a high-quality asphalt surface designed for Maine conditions:

  • Proper thickness based on use (residential vs commercial)
  • Even application
  • Professional rolling and compaction

Final Finish & Quality Check

We inspect every detail:

  • Smoothness of surface
  • Drainage performance
  • Clean edges and transitions

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Black Diamond Asphalt

Maine, USA

(207)929-0970 - tommy@blackdiamondasphalt.me

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