Why the base matters in Farmington
The Farmington Plain is gently rolling ground around 900 to 1,000 feet, with clayey soils over dolomite and loamy soils over sandstone. The soil survey flags low strength under vehicle traffic on several of them, correctable with suitable base material. That is exactly what we build, compacted in layers, with the grade set to shed water.
The part of the job you can see is the last two inches. Ask what is underneath, how it will be compacted, and which way the finished surface drains.
Compacted asphaltTypically 2 to 3 in. for a car drive
Stone baseTypically 4 to 8 in., compacted
Drive on itUsually 2 to 3 days, longer in heat
First sealcoatTypically 6 to 12 months after paving
Typical ranges. Your Farmington estimate is sized to the soil, the traffic and the drainage on your property.