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Serving Corpus Christi, TX and surrounding areas. (361) 260-1127
Cracked, rutted, or gray asphalt needs more than a patch. Milling removes the failed layer so fresh pavement bonds properly and lasts - no paving over problems.
Asphalt milling in Corpus Christi is the process of grinding down the deteriorated top layer of an existing driveway or parking area, loading the old material out, and leaving a clean grooved base ready for fresh hot-mix asphalt - most residential jobs are completed in a single day of milling followed by paving the next day.
Paving over a badly deteriorated surface without milling is like painting over peeling walls - the problems underneath push through quickly. Milling is the right call when the surface layer has failed but the base is still solid. If you are unsure which approach your driveway needs, it helps to understand how asphalt resurfacing fits into the picture - milling is often the prep step that makes a resurfacing job last.
Corpus Christi's intense UV exposure and clay-heavy soils mean driveways here deteriorate faster than in many other regions, which is why milling before repaving is so common across the Coastal Bend.
Fresh asphalt is dark and slightly flexible. When it turns gray and gritty, the oils binding it together have dried out from Corpus Christi's intense sun. At this stage the surface is close to cracking, and milling now is far less expensive than waiting until the base is also damaged.
Alligator cracking - the pattern of interconnected cracks resembling reptile skin - signals the surface layer has failed. In the Corpus Christi area this develops faster than homeowners expect due to heat expansion. If the cracks are surface-level and the base is still solid, milling removes the failed layer and gives you a fresh start.
Standing water after a storm means your surface has developed low spots from settling, rutting, or uneven wear. Corpus Christi gets heavy rainfall during tropical events, and water that sits on pavement works into cracks and weakens the base over time. Milling and repaving corrects the grade so water drains properly.
Depressions where your car parks or areas that feel spongy in summer mean the asphalt has been softened and deformed by heat and load. Corpus Christi summers are long and hot enough that rutting is common, especially on dark surfaces. Milling removes the deformed layer so the new surface starts flat and compacted.
We provide full-service milling and repaving for residential driveways, commercial parking areas, and private roads. The process starts with an on-site assessment to confirm the base is solid, then the milling machine grinds the surface to a set depth while trucks load the old material out in real time. The result is a clean, grooved base that gives fresh asphalt something to grip. We coordinate the paving step - usually the following day - so there is no extended gap between milling and finishing.
For properties where drainage solutions are needed, milling and repaving is the right time to correct the grade and slope, so water moves away from your structure instead of pooling after every Gulf Coast storm. The National Asphalt Pavement Association notes that reclaimed asphalt pavement is one of the most recycled construction materials in the country, so the millings from your driveway get processed and reused rather than sent to a landfill.
Suits homeowners whose driveway surface has failed but whose base is still sound - removing just the bad layer keeps costs down while delivering a lasting result.
Suits business owners who need a large area milled and repaved efficiently, with minimal disruption to access and operations.
Suits properties with chronic pooling problems where adjusting the slope at the time of milling and repaving fixes the issue for good.
Suits situations where a previous overlay is lifting or separating - milling removes both layers back to a clean base so the next paving job bonds correctly.
Corpus Christi sees long, intensely hot summers with high solar radiation that bakes asphalt year after year. The binder that holds the pavement together dries out and becomes brittle faster here than in cooler climates - accelerated oxidation is the single biggest reason driveways and parking areas in this area deteriorate sooner than homeowners expect. Add to that the clay-heavy soils that swell when wet and shrink when dry, and you have ground that can push up on a surface from below, creating humps and cracks visible from the street. Homeowners in Portland and Rockport deal with exactly the same conditions and see the same patterns of surface failure on their driveways.
Being a coastal city also means salt air works into surface cracks and accelerates deterioration of both the asphalt and any underlying components. Homeowners near the bay or the ship channel notice their paved surfaces aging faster than those further inland. Timely milling and repaving - before cracks open wide enough to let moisture reach the base - is far more cost-effective than waiting until base repair is also needed. The EPA recognizes reclaimed asphalt pavement as a sustainable construction material, so choosing milling over full removal also reduces the environmental impact of your project.
Contact us by phone or through our online form to describe your surface and what you have noticed. We respond within one business day and schedule a free on-site visit at no cost.
We walk your driveway or paved area, evaluate the surface condition, check the base, and look for drainage issues. You receive a written proposal spelling out the milling depth, scope, and what happens if base repairs are needed.
The milling machine grinds the surface to the agreed depth, loading old material directly into trucks as it goes. Move vehicles off the night before and plan for limited access during the work. The milled surface will look rough and grooved - that is intentional.
Fresh hot-mix asphalt is laid and compacted over the milled base. In Corpus Christi's heat, plan to keep vehicles off the new surface for at least 24 to 48 hours, longer in peak summer months. We walk the finished surface with you and discuss sealing after full cure.
We will assess your surface in person and give you a straight answer - milling or patch - based on what we actually find, not what costs more.
(361) 260-1127We check whether the base is sound before recommending milling. If we find base damage that needs repair first, we tell you upfront - not after the milling machine has already run. You deserve an accurate scope before you commit.
We have worked on residential and commercial paving projects across the Corpus Christi area for years and understand how the local heat and clay soils affect asphalt. That hands-on experience in this specific climate shapes every recommendation we make.
We schedule milling and paving back-to-back so you are not left with a rough, grooved surface for days or weeks. A milled surface is not meant to be a finished driveway, and we treat it that way by moving quickly to the paving step.
After your new surface has fully cured, we recommend a sealcoat to protect against Corpus Christi's UV intensity. The National Asphalt Pavement Association supports sealcoating as a standard maintenance practice that meaningfully extends pavement life.
We combine local knowledge with straightforward advice so you invest in the right fix the first time, rather than patching the same driveway every couple of years.
Correct slope and water flow issues at the same time as your milling and repaving project.
Learn MoreAdd a fresh layer of hot-mix asphalt over the milled base to restore a smooth, durable driving surface.
Learn MoreEvery season that passes on a failing surface means more base damage and higher repair costs. Call or message us today and we will assess your driveway for free.