Asphalt Paving FAQs

Asphalt cost depends on several factors: the size and shape of the area, the current condition and what prep or excavation is needed, the asphalt thickness required for your traffic loads, drainage and grading work, and current material prices. A small residential driveway and a large commercial parking lot are very different projects. The most reliable way to get an accurate number is a free on-site estimate, where we measure the area and assess conditions so the price reflects your actual project rather than a generic per-square-foot guess. Call us at (678) 332-8941 to schedule one.

In Georgia's climate, most asphalt benefits from sealcoating roughly every 2 to 4 years, with the exact timing depending on traffic volume, sun exposure, and the condition of the surface. A high-traffic commercial lot in full sun may need it on the shorter end of that range, while a lightly used, shaded driveway can go longer. Sealcoating protects asphalt from UV, water, oil, and oxidation, the things that age it fastest, so a sensible sealcoating cycle is one of the cheapest ways to extend pavement life. We can assess your surface and recommend a schedule that makes sense.

Resurfacing, also called an overlay or mill-and-pave, lays a new layer of asphalt over the existing pavement, sometimes after milling off the worn top layer. It works well and saves significant money when the base underneath is still structurally sound and only the surface has worn or cracked. Full paving or replacement removes the failed pavement entirely and rebuilds it, which is the right call when the base itself has failed, because an overlay over a bad base will simply crack again. We always evaluate your base first and give you an honest recommendation on which approach is the smart spend for your property.

You can typically drive on new asphalt within 24 to 72 hours, but asphalt continues to cure and harden for several months as the oils in the mix oxidize. During the first few weeks, especially in Atlanta's summer heat, the surface stays soft and can scuff or dent, so we recommend avoiding sharp turns, parked-in-place heavy loads, and turning your wheels while stopped. We give you specific guidance on cure times and traffic at the final walkthrough, since timing varies with temperature, thickness, and weather.

A properly built and maintained asphalt surface commonly lasts 20+ years, while neglected pavement can fail in roughly half that time. The two biggest factors are the quality of the original installation (base preparation, drainage, and compaction) and whether the surface is maintained with crack sealing, sealcoating, and timely repairs. Maintenance is what separates pavement that lasts decades from pavement that needs early reconstruction, which is why we offer ongoing maintenance programs in addition to installation.

No. Asphalt is temperature sensitive, both the air temperature and the surface temperature matter. Hot-mix asphalt needs to be placed and compacted while it is hot, so cold weather, rain, and frozen or wet ground can compromise the result. In Metro Atlanta the season is long, but we still schedule paving for suitable weather windows and will reschedule rather than place asphalt in conditions that would shorten its life. Some repairs and maintenance tasks have more flexibility than full paving; we will let you know what is realistic for your timeline.

Commercial parking lots are required to meet ADA standards for accessible parking, which include a minimum number of accessible spaces based on the total count, correctly sized stalls and access aisles, van-accessible spaces, and proper signage. Beyond being a legal requirement, accessible striping reduces liability for the property owner and makes your property usable for everyone. When we stripe or re-stripe a lot, we lay it out to meet code while maximizing your usable parking, and we handle the full range of markings including accessible stalls, fire lanes, and directional markings.

Crack sealing is one of the highest-return maintenance steps you can take, and waiting is what turns a cheap fix into an expensive one. A crack is an open door for water to reach the base. Once water gets in, freeze-thaw cycles widen the crack and undermine the surrounding pavement, and small cracks become potholes and alligator cracking. Sealing cracks early keeps water out, slows the spread of damage, and pushes major repairs years down the road. Dollar for dollar, it is one of the cheapest ways to protect a major asphalt investment.

Yes. Biran Paving Group serves both commercial and residential clients across Metro Atlanta. On the commercial side we work with property managers, HOAs, business owners, and facility managers on parking lots, private roads, resurfacing, striping, and ongoing maintenance programs. On the residential side we install and replace driveways and handle repairs and sealcoating for homeowners. Whatever the scale, we bring the same standard of base preparation, honest recommendations, and quality finish.

Yes. Biran Paving Group LLC is licensed and insured, and we provide a certificate of insurance (COI) on request. We know that property managers, facility owners, and HOAs often need to verify a contractor's insurance before allowing work on site, and we make that easy. It is part of working with an established, professional paving company rather than an uninsured operator.

Most parking lot projects are completed in roughly 3 to 7 days, depending on the size of the lot, the scope of work (new construction versus resurfacing versus repair), the prep and drainage work involved, and the weather. For commercial properties we phase the work where possible so that sections of your lot remain open and your business keeps running during construction. We will give you a realistic timeline as part of your estimate and keep you updated throughout.

We are based in Dunwoody and serve the greater Metro Atlanta area, including Sandy Springs, Buckhead, Brookhaven, Alpharetta, and the City of Atlanta, as well as Marietta, Roswell, Johns Creek, Decatur, and the surrounding communities. If you are not sure whether your property is in our service area, just call us at (678) 332-8941 and we will let you know.

For planned work — a resurfacing project, a sealcoat-and-stripe cycle, or anything tied to an HOA or property budget — reach out a few weeks ahead so we can walk the site, get you a written proposal, and hold a slot on the calendar. Georgia's paving season is long, but calendars fill fastest in spring and fall. Safety hazards are different: a pothole or trip hazard that exposes you to liability gets prioritized, so call about those right away rather than waiting for a convenient season.

Yes — that is normal for us, not an exception. For occupied properties we build the schedule around how the site actually operates: phasing the work in sections so parking and entrances stay usable, sequencing around delivery windows and peak hours, and timing the most disruptive steps for when they hurt least. We will lay out the phasing plan in plain terms before work starts so you can tell tenants and customers exactly what to expect.

We don't pave, sealcoat, or stripe on a wet surface — moisture and low temperatures compromise bonding and compaction, and doing it anyway is how you get a job that fails early. If the forecast turns, we tell you before the crew rolls, not after, and we reschedule to the next workable date. A short weather delay is annoying; pavement installed in the wrong conditions is expensive. We will always choose the delay.

Yes. We put our workmanship commitment in writing on your proposal, and we finish every project with a walkthrough together before we consider it done. If something is wrong that traces back to our workmanship, we come back and make it right — that standard is how a paving company survives 15+ years and 500+ projects in the same market. Ask us during the estimate exactly what applies to your specific project, and you will get it in plain written language, not fine print.

We do, for the work we perform. Permit requirements vary widely across Metro Atlanta's cities and counties — some commercial paving and new-construction projects need permits, while most residential resurfacing does not — so we identify what your jurisdiction requires and handle that paperwork as part of the job. Before any full-depth excavation or new construction, we also have underground utilities marked through Georgia 811, as state law requires. You should never be left pulling paperwork for your own paving project.

Yes, before work starts. Biran Paving Group LLC is licensed and insured, and we provide a certificate of insurance on request — including naming your management company, HOA, or property owner as the certificate holder if your vendor-compliance process requires it. If your company uses a vendor onboarding system, send us the requirements and we will complete the paperwork. This should be the easiest part of hiring us.

First, a conversation about what you are seeing and what you need. Second, a free on-site walkthrough — we measure, look at drainage and existing failures, and scope the job honestly. Third, a written proposal with clear scope and pricing. Once you approve, we schedule the work, confirm timing with you before the crew arrives, do the work, and close with a final walkthrough together. Smaller jobs like patching or sealcoating are often done quickly; larger resurfacing projects run longer and are usually phased — your proposal will state the expected duration for your specific project.

We handle the heavy preparation — that is our job. What helps from your side: vehicles moved out of the work zones by the scheduled start, gates or access points unlocked, tenants and residents notified (we can help you draft the notice), and a heads-up about anything underground that public utility locates won't mark — private irrigation lines, sprinkler heads near pavement edges, landscape lighting wiring. Ten minutes on those details before the crew arrives saves hours on the day.

A named point of contact with a direct line — this is an owner-led company, not a call center. You get schedule confirmation before the crew shows up, a straight phone call if weather or site conditions change anything, a foreman on site who can answer questions, and help communicating with your tenants or residents when the work affects them. If anything on the job doesn't look right to you, you call, and it gets dealt with. That is the standard Ben Biran built the company on.

Biran Paving Group now operates alongside Michael's Asphalt following an acquisition. For clients, the practical meaning is capacity: more crews and more equipment, which means better scheduling availability and the ability to take on larger or multi-phase projects without stretching thin. Leadership and the quality standard have not changed — your point of contact, your proposal, and the company standing behind the work are the same.