Residential · San Francisco, CA
Apex Asphalt San Francisco installs and repairs asphalt aprons that smooth the transition between street, sidewalk, and your driveway, protecting the slab and improving drainage. Serving since 2017, we build durable apron tie-ins in San Francisco for homes, retail lots, and loading areas.
A long-lasting asphalt apron starts with prep and base, not just a new top layer. We sawcut and remove failed asphalt, soft spots, and any loose aggregate, then proof-roll to locate pumping or deflection. Subgrade is re-compacted with a plate compactor or vibratory roller, then we place and grade Class 2 aggregate base (typically 4-8 inches, adjusted for traffic and soils). We confirm positive slope away from structures and set clean edges so the new mat locks in and resists unraveling.
San Francisco aprons deal with frequent braking, turning, and water runoff, so mix selection and finish matter. We place hot-mix asphalt (often Caltrans Type A) in lifts, then compact to a tight, stable surface using a steel drum roller and vibratory plate for edges. Where aprons meet concrete, we form a neat tie-in at the driveway lip and around curb returns, and we seal cold joints with asphalt tack coat for bond. Final grading targets smooth vehicle entry with no birdbaths, and we can add a broom-finish texture at the transition for safer traction.
Customers choose us because we treat the asphalt apron like a structural detail, not a cosmetic patch. Our crews focus on correct thickness, tight compaction, and clean joint work, using infrared thermometer checks, straightedges, and proper tack between lifts. We handle both small apron repairs and full replacements, and we coordinate with property managers to keep access open with staged work and clear cure-time expectations. You get a licensed and insured contractor who provides a written scope and keeps the jobsite orderly from demo to final roll.
Before we leave, we walk the apron with you and verify slope, transitions, and edge confinement. You receive a clear summary of the work completed, recommended cure times for foot traffic and vehicles, and maintenance guidance such as crack sealing intervals and when to sealcoat. If your project needs extras, we can bundle sawcutting, patching at the driveway throat, trench patch tie-ins, or re-striping near the entrance. The result is an asphalt apron that meets clean, drains correctly, and holds up to daily turning loads.
Yes. We are a licensed and insured asphalt contractor, and we provide written estimates with a clear scope of work, materials, and scheduling.
Light foot traffic is often possible the same day, while vehicle traffic typically needs more time depending on temperature, thickness, and site conditions. We give specific reopen times and protect soft edges during the first days of curing.
Yes, when failures are isolated. We can sawcut and remove damaged sections, rebuild base, and place hot-mix asphalt patches, then blend with crack sealing or a resurfacing plan if the surrounding pavement is near end-of-life.
Yes. We can stripe with traffic paint or thermoplastic where appropriate and help you plan stall widths, accessible spaces, and access aisles based on current site conditions and striping best practices.
Keep water moving off the surface, seal cracks early, avoid turning wheels in place when the pavement is hot, and schedule sealcoating on a maintenance cycle after proper cure. We can set a maintenance plan based on your traffic and exposure.
An asphalt apron is the heavy-duty transition area at the street or curb line where vehicles enter and exit your driveway or parking lot. When that section breaks down, you will see raveling edges, dips at the gutter, cracked joints against concrete, and water that ponds at the entrance. Apex Asphalt San Francisco provides asphalt apron installation and repair built for turning stress, braking, and runoff, with a process that prioritizes base stability, proper compaction, and clean tie-ins.
Most asphalt apron failures start below the surface. Soft subgrade, thin base rock, and poor drainage create movement, then traffic finishes the damage. Our approach begins with sawcut removal of unstable material, proof-rolling to identify weak zones, and rebuilding with compacted Class 2 aggregate base. We match the apron thickness to use, from passenger vehicles to delivery vans, and we set grades so water sheds away instead of soaking the edge. Before paving, we apply tack coat so the new hot-mix asphalt bonds tightly to the existing pavement and does not separate at the seam.
For the paving itself, we install hot-mix asphalt and compact with a steel drum roller, then tighten edges with a plate compactor so the perimeter does not unravel. We pay close attention where asphalt meets concrete at the garage slab, sidewalk, or curb, because joints are where cracks start if they are left open or poorly tied in. If the apron area includes utility cuts or patches, we square them up and rebuild them so the entrance performs as one surface.
Whether you need a small asphalt apron repair or a complete replacement, we provide a written plan, straightforward scheduling, and a final walkthrough that confirms the transitions, drainage, and finish. Request a free written estimate, and we will recommend the right fix based on your current base condition and the traffic your apron sees every day.
Call now or send a request and we will reach out within one business day to schedule your free, no-obligation estimate in San Francisco. We assess the project, review the details, and give you a written quote before any work starts, so you know exactly what to expect.
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