If you notice that your driveway has those troublesome alligator cracks that can diminish its lifespan, you should contact driveway resurfacing professionals right away. Don’t let those nasty faded spots or dips linger to the point where they start making your car rattle. Yes, full replacement can sound expensive. But we’re not suggesting you spend this much on it.

You can resurface your driveway to give it that refreshing new look. It’s like breathing new life into your asphalt driveway without tearing everything out. We at Sunrise Asphalt have spent 40 years serving clients in Southern Arizona. We have ample experience in concrete resurfacing, helping thousands of homeowners and entrepreneurs. If you want to protect your investment with regular asphalt maintenance, we’re happy to lend you a hand!

What We Mean by Driveway Resurfacing

Experts believe that later spring and summer are the best two seasons to give your driveway the glow-up it deserves! You can easily add a fresh 2-inch layer of hot-mix asphalt over your existing driveway with this method. We call it an “overlay,” i.e., there’s no need to demolish the base if you have a solid foundation. We shall simply:

  • Grind down the bold surface for a better grip
  • Spray a sticky tack coat over your driveway
  • Pave the new asphalt as smoothly as possible

You’ll get a black, even driveway that looks fresh! This method is perfect for your driveway if it’s 10 to 15 years old (and shows signs of wear & tear). We at Sunrise use the best tools to make sure our clients get the best resurfacing possible in Tucson.

When Should You Resurface Your Driveway?

Your driveway will ask for a glow-up when it needs one. Some telltale signs include:

  • Look for spiderweb “alligator” cracking spreading across big sections (meaning the surface is fatiguing slowly)
  • If you see deep ruts from years of heat expansion and tire traffic (that makes driving a bit bumpy)
  • You notice how potholes are popping up faster than before (even when you patch them with cold fill)
  • Sun-faded edges can be pretty raveling & crumbling away under Arizona’s brutal sun

How We Resurface Your Driveway: Covering All Steps

If your heart is set on driveway resurfacing, we can make it happen in a few simple and practical steps. We turn beat-up pavement into smooth blacktop within 48 hours. Let’s give you a breakdown of our process.

  • Cleaning & Inspection: We realize that repairing the cracks in your asphalt is a steady, step-by-step process. We start by pressure-washing away dirt & debris. Filling cracks & potholes with hot patch gives us a solid base.
  • Milling: We’ll then grind off the top ½ inch of your old asphalt to rough it up and make it ready to bond with the new layer.
  • Tack Coating: Spraying on emulsified asphalt glue grabs the old surface and the new mix without missing a beat!
  • Paving a Fresh Layer: We pour away our standard 1.5-2 inches of PG 64-28 hot mix (perfect for the Arizona heat).
  • Compact: We now hit your driveway with different roller passes to give you a neat, dense, and wave-free finish.
  • Curing & Sealing: You should make sure no traffic goes through your driveway for the next 48 hours. That’s it! We’re done…

Do You Need Concrete Driveway Refinishing?

What about repaving concrete driveway areas? Some Tucson homeowners prefer to have concrete resurfacing over asphalt resurfacing. If you want to repave concrete driveways or refinish them, we will grind spalled surfaces and pour polymer-modified overlays on them.

We’ll then stamp/color them to give your driveways a modern appeal. This method fixes all sorts of cracks and wear & tear at half the cost of replacing your driveway.

Why Tucson Homeowners Choose Driveway Resurfacing

So, here’s the gist of the whole article: you can boost the curb appeal of your driveway in an instant by resurfacing your driveway. This method boosts the resale value of your property in Arizona as well. You can extend the lifespan of your driveway or lot with sealcoating and lots of timely repairs. Don’t keep patching everything until Doomsday; resurface smartly!


You can schedule your very own free inspection today. Partner with experts who have been serving Tucson for the past 40 years with honest & diligent paving solutions!