Asphalt Paving in Cedar Crest, NM

Paving among the pines

Cedar Crest stretches along NM-14 — the Turquoise Trail — on the eastern slope of the Sandias, at elevations around 7,000 feet. It's beautiful country to live in and a demanding place to pave. Homes sit on wooded hillsides with long, curving driveways, heavy shade, and more snow than the valley below.

Challenges specific to Cedar Crest

Shade and ice

Under ponderosa and piñon, driveways can stay shaded for much of the winter. Snow melts slowly, refreezes at night and sits on the surface for weeks. Good cross-slope and drainage keep meltwater moving off the pavement instead of freezing in place.

Tree roots

Roots lift and crack asphalt from below. During excavation we cut and remove roots in the driveway footprint and keep enough base between the pavement and remaining roots. We'll also point out any large trees too close to the driveway edge to pave safely.

Needle and debris

Pine needles and debris trap moisture against asphalt and clog drainage. Clean edges and swales that you can easily clear make a real difference in pavement life.

Steep, winding drives

Many Cedar Crest driveways climb or drop steeply from the road. Hot-mix asphalt gives the traction and durability those grades need, and we pay extra attention to compaction at curves where tires scrub the surface.

Snow plowing and your driveway

Plow blades catch weak edges and seams. We build compacted, tapered edges that resist plow damage and recommend plow shoes or a slightly raised blade to protect the surface. Crack sealing each spring stops winter damage from spreading.

Paving services in Cedar Crest

• New asphalt driveways and gravel-to-asphalt conversions
• Resurfacing and overlays for worn driveways with a solid base
• Sealcoating and crack sealing
• Pothole and asphalt repair
• Private road paving, chip seal and recycled millings
• Parking lots and commercial paving
• Grading, drainage and base prep

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