Your driveway is one of the first parts of your property that people see. It should also be a safe place to drive and walk. Over time, your beautifully paved asphalt surface may no longer benefit from repairs and instead need revamping from scratch. Here are three signs that you may need to hire an asphalt paving contractor for a new driveway.

1. Cracks and Potholes

Imagine stepping out of your car only to trip over a crack on your worn-out driveway. If that were to happen to someone else, such as a visitor or contractor, you might have a liability case if that person hurts themself. Those potholes can also easily blow out your tires before your vehicle makes it into the garage. Plus, cracks and potholes are dangerous to walk and drive on. If damage keeps occurring, repairs will no longer be useful. According to Fixr, your asphalt driveway needs sealing about once every five to 10 years to keep it in optimal condition. If you didn't maintain your driveway this whole time, the damage may be too far gone and force you to get a replacement.

2. Drainage Issues

When you live in a place with frequent rain, water should be able to run off or evaporate properly. Otherwise, poor drainage can cause problems on your property, ranging from foundation damage to erosion to a continuously cracking driveway. Therefore, you may need to upgrade your driveway slope and drainage system to keep your property safe from devastating water damage. A new layer of asphalt can quickly even it out and help with drainage issues.

3. Old Age

Do you know how old your driveway is? According to The Spruce, a typical asphalt driveway can last 15 to 20 years, depending on its initial installation and maintenance. If your driveway is much older than that, it may be time to replace it. Even if your driveway is still on the young end, it may be time to call an asphalt paving contractor due to overwhelming damage.

A driveway often acts as the main entryway to many people's homes. Therefore, you must have a solid, safe surface for vehicles and pedestrian traffic. If your current driveway shows any of the above signs of damage that go beyond repair, don't hesitate to get a replacement. Call our team at Campbell Pavement Specialties Inc for an experienced asphalt paving contractor to help.