Asphalt Resurfacing Sydney Experts

Restore any asphalt surface to its prime condition with the expert team at Solve Civil. Our dedicated specialists have years of training and experience in asphalt overlay, delivering our high-quality products to government bodies and industrial projects across Sydney. Resurfacing efforts have breathed new life and integrity into car parks, driveways, roads, and many more civil projects. When an existing surface is in need of a new layer of asphalt, book a consultation with Solve Civil.

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What Is Asphalt Resurfacing?

With years of use and changing weather conditions, it’s natural for the top layer of an asphalt application to experience wear and tear. However, minor cracks and uneven surfaces don’t require the complete replacement of an existing asphalt project.

Asphalt resurfacing provides a reliable and cost-effective solution for worn-down structures. It’s the middle-ground between asphalt repair and replacement, ensuring minimal work and resources with maximum outcome. This is because the existing surface doesn’t need to be torn up for replacement or continuously patched when problem areas appear.

Instead, resurfaced asphalt maintains the integrity of the existing structure while giving it new life. It does so by milling the top layer of asphalt to remove damaged surfaces and add grooves. The new layer will use these grooves for proper and long-lasting adherence.

Before application, the milled surface is swept to remove debris. Then, a new surface layer of asphalt is applied, levelled out and rolled. Leaving a renewed top layer that maintains the support and thickness of the old asphalt.

Why Choose Asphalt Resurfacing for Your Sydney Project?

If you notice that asphalt paving on your civil project is getting worn down, it may be time to schedule a resurfacing service. Save time, money and resources on completely replacing the paving by resurfacing it instead. Solve Civil provides comprehensive asphalt services, including high-quality results for resurfacing projects. With our expert advice, we can work as a head contractor on Sydney asphalt projects of any scale and complexity. This includes providing the following benefits through our resurfacing efforts:
  1. Extend any asphalt pavement life by 15-20 years with proper base preparation and tailored services
  2. A more efficient, long-lasting and cost-effective way of restoring paving when compared to asphalt repairs or replacement
  3. Minimal disruption to other project operations
  4. Preventative measures for further deterioration of asphalt surfaces
  5. Improves overall surface appearance and safety, such as reducing trip hazards, filling in potholes, and improving drainage
  6. Adaptable to government, commercial, and corporate asphalt applications
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Signs Your Asphalt Needs Resurfacing

Noticing signs that your asphalt paving needs resurfacing is crucial for not just the durability of the area, but also ensuring the health and safety of pavement users.

Regular inspections can aid in early intervention efforts, which can be used to schedule a resurfacing service from a trusted civil construction provider.

Visible Surface Deterioration

Once asphalt is laid, it should look and feel smooth to the touch. Disruptions to this level surface are one of the first and most notable signs your asphalt may need resurfacing.

Common visible indications of surface deterioration include:

  • Cracks have appeared and may be spreading
  • The texture of the asphalt has become rough and uneven
  • Potholes or deep depressions have formed
  • The sheen and/or colour of the asphalt has faded
  • Loose materials have accumulated on the asphalt

Drainage and Structural Issues

When the surface integrity of the top asphalt layer begins to deteriorate, it’s not just its appearance that’s affected. The issues can continue to the sub-base structure, threatening more extensive damage that can cause issues with users’ well-being.

Drainage is one of the more common indications of a structural issue in asphalt. When water begins pooling on top of the paving or along the sides, this shows the layers have lost proper sloping or developed low spots.

The standing water caused by this improper drainage can speed up the deterioration of pavement materials. Over time, this leads to more potholes, which increases the likelihood of base issues in the paving.

Professional assessment of these kinds of issues is required to determine if resurfacing is sufficient or if more extensive asphalt services are needed.

Age and Maintenance History

Several factors can cause asphalt integrity to degrade, including:

  • Weather conditions, such as freeze-thaw cycles or UV rays
  • Poor drainage, encouraging the collection of moisture
  • Heavy traffic and usage
  • Tree roots exerting pressure from underneath

However, its age and a lack of maintenance are one of the more common causes of asphalt repairs. With regular use and time, asphalt driveways, roads and car parks can begin to show signs of wear.

Scheduling professional appointments, like regular road maintenance, can prevent surface-level damage from becoming costly repairs. Consider booking a comprehensive asphalt health assessment from the efficient team over at Solve Civil.

Our Asphalt Resurfacing Process

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Step 1: Consultation & Site Assessment

Our asphalt resurfacing services begin with an on-site assessment and detailed consultation. With years of experience as head contractor for various asphalt projects, we have a strong understanding of operational, safety, and access compliance requirements.

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Step 2: Planning, Design & Approvals

Once we have a clear idea of the current condition and desired outcome of your project, we can begin planning our part.
Solve Civil takes care of every step in the asphalt resurfacing process. This includes preparing all project design documents, lodging all necessary approvals on your behalf, and filling in any knowledge gaps you may encounter. We take care of the hard work so you don't have to.

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Step 3: Health, Safety & Risk Management

The Solve Civil team is trained and experienced in the latest work health and safety requirements in NSW. This allows us to identify and minimise any risks on-site, keeping every project member safe throughout the resurfacing task.

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Step 6: Finalisation & Handover

Once construction work has been completed, our team will provide final quality checks and clean up the site. We then provide formal handover procedures, including as-built documentation, compliance records, and even maintenance instructions for future use.

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Step 5: Construction Management

Our oversight capabilities extend to supervising the construction work required for asphalt resurfacing, including those necessary from other teams. These collaborative efforts strive for long-term performance expectations, not just immediate completion of our work.
This way, your final asphalt product provides a long-lasting surface that integrates into the larger-scale product seamlessly.

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Step 4: Programme Coordination

Since we operate as a head contractor, Solve Civil can take on the responsibility of coordinating all on-site teams for maximum efficiency. Whether this is scheduling shifts or securing quality materials, we minimise any disruptions to ongoing operations.

Why Choose Solve Civil for Asphalt Resurfacing?

Why Choose Us

Complete Head Contractor Capability

Unlike other asphalt services, Solve Civil provides comprehensive contracting efforts for any project. We don't operate as a subcontractor, but rather as end-to-end project management that eliminates the coordination burden from your workload.

Why Choose Us

Proven Government & Corporate Experience

With proven success in large-scale corporate and government initiatives, we're confident in providing asphalt resurfacing for a range of purposes. This includes compliance with asphalt work for educational institutions, healthcare facilities, and commercial developments.

Why Choose Us

Family-Owned Accountability & Quality

We're a family-owned business and proud of it. That's why we provide hands-on involvement for every client, focusing on transparent communication and direct accountability. That way, we can build a line of trusted communication to meet your asphalt service goals.

Trusted by councils, educational organisations and more

Our Asphalt Projects

Discover the history of exceptional results that Solve Civil has delivered with our asphalt resurfacing services below. Learn more about how we can personally help you, regardless of your project’s complexity, niche or scale.

Retaining Wall Replacement and Carpark Resurfacing

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Adamstown Depot Civil Works

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Car Park Resurfacing & Expansion Works

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Frequently asked questions

FAQs

How long does resurfaced asphalt last?

The longevity of resurfaced asphalt varies between projects, based on factors such as: the amount of work needed, the previous structural integrity, the surrounding climate, traffic levels, and more.

However, a resurfaced asphalt pavement should last for an additional 8 to 15 years. However, proper maintenance from a trusted construction company may extend this renewed lifespan further.

Unfortunately, it’s not advised to resurface asphalt in wet weather. This is because rain and moisture can get into the materials, preventing the laid asphalt from properly bonding or adhering to the existing surface.

To prevent disruption to the surface’s integrity, it’s best to resurface asphalt during dry weather.

Asphalt patching provides localised and temporary repairs to small cracks and potholes in the material. While it’s an affordable solution to damage, it often lasts for only a few years and detracts from the pavement’s visual appeal with its dark patches.

In contrast, resurfacing completely renews the topmost layer of an asphalt surface. It’s a long-term solution that blends in well with existing work. It also adapts well to widespread damage, which may become more costly and uneven when done with patching.

If the base is structurally sound and issues are minor, it’s best to choose the more affordable option of asphalt resurfacing.

However, a complete replacement of an asphalt project may be required if damage is extensive and extends to the base.

Yes, resurfacing can handle the strain involved with heavily trafficked areas when applied by a trusted professional. So long as the base is strong and damage is restricted to the surface, even highways can have their asphalt resurfaced.

Yes, Solve Civil handles all traffic management for road resurfacing projects. With careful planning and certified traffic controllers, we keep vehicles and pedestrians safe while works are carried out, ensuring minimal disruption to site operations.

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From the Sydney CBD to more remote projects on the city edges, Solve Civil has provided countless clients with asphalt resurfacing services at the highest standards in the industry. Our offerings adapt to your project’s specific needs, with end-to-end project management ensuring daily operations run efficiently.

Book a consultation with our local team today and discover the asphalting expertise of Solve Civil.

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