Family-owned · Paving the Twin Cities since 1995
Ace Asphalt Inc. Free Estimate
Residential Paving · Twin Cities Metro

A driveway you’ll be proud to pull into.

New driveway installs and full tear-out & replacement, done right: a compacted gravel base, hot-mix asphalt built for Minnesota winters, and one written price before we touch a shovel. Most driveways are paved in a single day.

Up-front written pricingLicensed & insured30+ years · family-owned
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One written price, good for 30 days. No pressure, no surprises.

30+
years paving Twin Cities homes
★★★★★
44 five-star Google reviews
1 DAY
most driveways paved in a day
1 PRICE
written up front, good 30 days
Ace Asphalt crew tearing out an old asphalt driveway
Driveway replacement

Cracked, sunken, or crumbling? Replace it right.

We tear out the old driveway, haul it away, fix what caused it to fail — roots, drainage, a thin base — and pave new hot-mix asphalt over a properly compacted gravel base.

  • Full tear-out and haul-away, site left clean
  • Root removal and regrading so the problem doesn’t come back
  • Compacted class-5 gravel base — the part cheap bids skip
  • Torn out and repaved in about a day for most homes
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New driveway installs

Building new? Pave it once, pave it right.

For new construction and first-time paving, we grade for drainage, build a gravel base sized to your soil, and lay asphalt that stands up to freeze-thaw for decades — with extensions, aprons, and parking pads shaped to how you actually use your property.

  • Graded for runoff — away from your garage and foundation
  • 2–8″ gravel base engineered to your soil
  • Extensions, turnarounds, and RV/boat pads
  • Clean, hand-finished edges
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Newly installed asphalt driveway with clean hand-finished edges
Transparent pricing

You’ll know the price before we start. Always.

No “it depends” on the phone, no surprise extras on the invoice. We measure your driveway in person, explain exactly what drives the price, and put one number in writing — good for 30 days.

What drives your price
  • Square footage and driveway shape
  • Tear-out vs. paving over new base
  • Base condition, soil, and drainage work
  • Access for equipment and trucks
What’s always included
  • In-person measurement and site walk
  • Written scope: base depth, asphalt thickness
  • Haul-away and full site cleanup
  • Care instructions for your new asphalt
What you’ll never see
  • Surprise line items after the work starts
  • “Today-only” pressure pricing
  • A thin base hidden under a nice-looking surface
  • Leftover-asphalt “deals” at your door
Get my written priceComparing bids? Bring us the other quote — we’ll walk you through it line by line.
How it works

From quote to cured in four steps

01

Free quote

We call within one business day, walk your driveway, and measure.

02

One written price

Full scope and price in writing, good for 30 days. No pressure.

03

Tear-out & pave

Old surface out, base compacted, hot-mix asphalt down — usually one day.

04

Cure & enjoy

Simple care instructions so your driveway lasts for decades.

What homeowners say
★★★★★
“They completed the tear up of my old driveway, removed huge tree roots that were causing it to collapse, and repaved the entire area all within a day. The whole project looks great and the only regret I have is not doing it sooner.”
Chris Beltmann · Google review
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Questions homeowners ask

Driveway paving FAQ

How much does a new asphalt driveway cost?

It depends on square footage, whether we’re tearing out an old surface, and the base and drainage work your soil needs. That’s why we measure in person and give you one written price, good for 30 days — never a phone guess that grows later.

Replace my driveway or just repair it?

Isolated cracks can be patched and filled. Widespread “alligator” cracking, sinking, or drainage problems mean the base has failed — and paving over a failed base wastes money. We’ll give you an honest answer either way at your free quote.

How long does the job take?

Most residential driveways are torn out and repaved in a single day. Larger projects with significant regrading may take two.

When can I park on my new driveway?

Don’t park on it for about one week. Asphalt softens in heat, so on very hot days that first season, park in the garage or on the street. Minor tire marks from turning in place usually fade after the first year.

What makes one driveway last longer than another?

The base you can’t see. We compact a 2–8″ class-5 gravel base sized to your soil and grade it for runoff — that’s what keeps a driveway flat through Minnesota freeze-thaw. A cheap bid usually means a thin base.

What’s the best time of year to pave?

Late spring through early fall — hot-mix asphalt needs warm ground to compact properly. Summer books fast; an early-season quote locks your spot on the schedule.

Free quote

Get your free driveway quote.

Tell us about your driveway and we’ll call within one business day to set up a visit. You’ll get one written price and an honest recommendation — replace, repair, or wait a year.

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