Hickman's fast-growing subdivisions sit on deep loess and clay that softens in a wet spring, and that means every new driveway needs a properly compacted base before the asphalt goes down, or it will heave and crack by the second winter.
Lincoln Asphalt Paving has been serving Hickman (68372) and the surrounding Lincoln area since 2013. We know the soil under your driveway, the freeze-thaw cycles that break it up every spring, and the right way to build a drive that stays solid. We're local, fully insured, and we show up with written estimates that spell out thickness and tonnage so you know exactly what you're getting.
Asphalt Paving in Hickman (68372)
Hickman's newer ranch and split-level homes sit on larger platted lots with longer driveways and wider aprons than the older Lincoln neighborhoods. That's good news for layout and turning radius, but the subgrade underneath is the real story. The loess and clay that make Lancaster County so fertile will not carry a driveway without real compaction under the base. A base laid without drainage and compaction heaves and cracks by the second winter as the ground moves underneath it. The City of Lincoln enforces a 42-inch frost depth, and we build to that standard every time.
On top of that, Hickman sees hard freeze-thaw cycles every spring and high winds in the summer. Potholes and alligator cracking open up in March and April as the ground thaws and the asphalt moves. A tight base, proper drainage, and the right thickness for the traffic you carry are what keep a drive solid through ten years of Nebraska weather.
We've been doing this work in Hickman and across the Lincoln area since 2013. We know the soil, the season, and the common failures. We show up with the crew and equipment to do the job right, and we leave your property clean.
Our services in Hickman
- Asphalt Driveway Paving & Installation in Hickman · Lincoln driveways sit on wind-laid loess over glacial till…
- Driveway Repair in Hickman · A Lincoln driveway that cracks along the edges is often loess and clay moving…
- Pothole Repair & Asphalt Patching in Hickman · Lincoln potholes open every spring when a hard freeze-thaw winter breaks up an…
- Asphalt Resurfacing & Overlay in Hickman · A Lincoln driveway with a sound base but a worn top is often a good candidate…
- Asphalt Milling & Removal in Hickman · Removing old asphalt down to the base is the first step before Lincoln's loess…
- Driveway Replacement in Hickman · A Lincoln driveway past patching gets torn out down to the loess and glacial…
- Parking Lot Paving & Construction in Hickman · Commercial lots across Lincoln's growing south and east side need a base built…
- Parking Lot Repair & Resurfacing in Hickman · A Lincoln parking lot that cracks after a hard winter is usually failing from…
- Recycled Asphalt & Millings Driveways in Hickman · Recycled millings make a budget-friendly surface for long driveways in…
- Tar & Chip Driveways in Hickman · Tar and chip gives Lincoln homeowners a textured driveway surface without a…
- Gravel Driveway Installation & Grading in Hickman · Gravel driveways still work well on Lincoln's rural edges once the loess ground…
- Private Road & HOA Paving in Hickman · HOA roads in Lincoln's fast-growing subdivision belt need a base built for…
- Driveway Extensions, Widening & Aprons in Hickman · A driveway apron in Lincoln takes the hardest hit from street runoff and winter…
- Sports Court & Path Paving in Hickman · A backyard court in Lincoln needs a base built for loess and clay that shifts…
How a Job Works in Hickman
We start with a free on-site visit. We measure your driveway or lot, look at the subgrade and drainage, and talk through what the asphalt needs to do for you. If your drive is breaking up, we'll tell you whether a patch will hold or whether the money belongs in resurfacing or replacement. We give you a written estimate with thickness and tonnage, so there's no guesswork.
When we're ready to pave, we prep the base, proof-roll it to make sure it's compacted, and lay the asphalt in the warm-weather window before the plants close for winter. If your lot or driveway is tight or has difficult access, we work around it. If you're in an HOA community, we coordinate with the management company and respect the architectural standards. If permits are required, we help you navigate local permitting with the City of Hickman.
When the work is done, we clean up and walk through the finished job with you. You get a solid driveway built to last, not a quick fix that fails in two years.
A new asphalt driveway in Hickman runs from roughly $6 per square foot for a straightforward residential installation. Resurfacing an existing drive costs from about $4 per square foot if the base is still sound. A pothole or localized patch starts at $450. Driveway replacement, which includes removal and disposal of the old asphalt, runs from $7 per square foot. The real cost drivers are the square footage of the surface, the condition of the base underneath, the thickness you need for your traffic, and the access we have for the paver and roller. Tight lots, poor drainage, or a base that needs significant prep will cost more. The only way to know is to measure and look. Call us at (402) 858-2768 for a free estimate. We'll give you a written quote with thickness and tonnage before we start.
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