Horizon Asphalt Solutions Asphalt Contractor · Brooklyn, NY
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A local asphalt contractor serving homeowners across Brooklyn, NY.

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Our Story

How we ended up doing this

We pave driveways, parking lots and private roads, and we patch and seal the asphalt that's already down. Most of the people who call us aren't looking for a new driveway, they're trying to stop one from getting worse. We got into this trade because asphalt work is physical, visible and either right or wrong, there's not much room to fake it.

The thing most people are worried about on this page is whether a patch job will hold or just move the problem down the driveway a few feet. Standing water and freeze-thaw cycles are what actually kill asphalt in this area, not just age, so we grade for drainage before we ever think about the top course. A driveway that pitches water toward the street instead of the garage is the difference between a repair that lasts and one you're calling us about again next spring.

10+
Years Experience
500+
Projects Completed
11
Cities Served
Why Choose Us

What you get when you hire us

None of this is complicated. It is mostly just doing what we said we would do.

Licensed and Insured

You're covered if something goes wrong on your property while we're working. Ask for certificates before any crew starts, we'll hand them over.

Written Quotes

We measure the area, check the base and give you a number in writing, not a verbal guess. No change orders unless we hit something underground that changes the scope.

Our Own Crew

We don't sub the work out to whoever's available that week. The guys who look at your driveway are the guys operating the roller.

Scheduling That Sticks

Asphalt work is weather-dependent, so we build slack into every schedule instead of overbooking and letting you slide. If rain's coming, we tell you before the day, not after.

Cleanup Included

Old asphalt, excess stone, tack coat drips off the curb, all of it leaves with us. You shouldn't be finding gravel in your grass a week later.

Local to Brooklyn

Brooklyn's mix of old subgrade, buried utilities and hard winters is different from paving out in open suburbs. We price and grade jobs with that in mind instead of using a one-size spec.

Common Questions

Things people ask us

What people usually want to know about us before hiring.

How long have you been paving asphalt?
Asphalt paving is a trade that takes years of hands-on experience to do well, from reading how a base is compacting to knowing how a mix behaves in different weather. Ask any asphalt contractor about their background with paving, grading and repair work before hiring them for a job.
Do you use your own crew or subcontractors?
Some asphalt contractors run their own crew and equipment on every job, while others subcontract paving or line striping out to third parties. It's worth asking directly who will be on-site operating the roller and paver, since that affects both quality control and accountability if something goes wrong.
Can I see photos of past paving jobs?
Most established asphalt contractors can show photos of completed driveways, parking lots, or repair work similar to the job being quoted. Photos of the base preparation stage, not just the finished surface, are worth asking for since that's where paving problems usually start.
Why hire a smaller local contractor instead of a big paving company?
A smaller local asphalt contractor is often more familiar with the specific soil, drainage and freeze-thaw conditions of the immediate area than a large regional company working from a general spec. Local contractors also tend to be easier to reach for follow-up questions after the job is done.
Where are you based?
An asphalt contractor's home base affects both scheduling and pricing, since travel time factors into every quote, and local knowledge of drainage patterns and soil conditions comes from working in the same area repeatedly. Confirming a contractor's home base and typical service radius before booking avoids surprises.
How far out are you usually booked?
Asphalt paving is seasonal work tied to temperature and weather, so booking windows are tightest in late spring and summer and open up in early spring or fall. Sealcoating and crack repair have more flexibility than full paving jobs since they take less time on-site.
Do you clean up the site after the job?
Cleanup after an asphalt job should include hauling away old millings, excess stone base, and debris from excavation, plus sweeping loose gravel off adjacent sidewalks or lawns. It's worth confirming what's included in cleanup before the job starts so it isn't a surprise add-on afterward.
What happens if equipment damages something on my property?
A licensed and insured asphalt contractor carries liability coverage for exactly this situation, whether it's a sidewalk, a sprinkler line, or a neighboring fence damaged during excavation. Proof of insurance should be provided before work starts, not after something happens.
Will you take over a paving job another contractor left unfinished?
Taking over a partially finished asphalt job is possible, but it usually requires inspecting what's already been done, especially the base compaction, before laying any new asphalt on top of it. A poorly prepared base left by a previous contractor needs to be corrected first, or the new surface fails the same way.
How can I tell if the paving work was done correctly?
Properly compacted asphalt should feel firm underfoot with no soft or springy spots, and the surface should be pitched to drain water toward the street or a drain rather than pooling anywhere. A driveway or lot that's cracking, rutting, or holding water within the first year usually points to a base or compaction problem, not normal wear.

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