Denver's Trusted Asphalt & Concrete Contractors
From driveways and parking lots to patios and sidewalks — Advance Asphalt Services delivers durable, beautiful paving built for Colorado's freeze-thaw climate. Seal coating is our specialty.
Paving Built for the Front Range, Not a Catalog
Advance Asphalt Services is a family-owned asphalt and concrete contractor working out of Golden, Colorado. We pave driveways and parking lots, seal and crack-fill existing asphalt, and pour concrete patios, sidewalks and flatwork across the west and north Denver metro.
Most of what fails in Colorado pavement fails for two local reasons, and neither one shows up in a national how-to guide. The first is water and freezing. Denver's daily temperature swings push the thermometer across 32°F and back roughly 134 times a year — among the most in the country. Every one of those crossings expands water sitting inside a crack and widens it a little more.
The second is the ground underneath. Much of the Front Range sits on expansive clay soil that swells when wet and shrinks when dry. The Colorado Geological Survey has documented swelling soils across the Denver metro for decades, and they move enough to lift and crack a slab that was poured on an unprepared base. That is why we spend real time on grading and sub-base compaction before a single ton of asphalt goes down. It is the least visible part of the job and the part that decides whether your driveway lasts eight years or twenty-five.
We install both asphalt and concrete, which means we have no reason to talk you into the wrong one. If concrete is the better answer for your patio, we will say so — and if your existing asphalt only needs seal coating and crack filling rather than replacement, we will say that too.
Full-Service Asphalt & Concrete in Denver
Whether you need a new asphalt driveway, a freshly paved parking lot, or a poured concrete patio, our Golden-based crew handles it all — with the maintenance expertise to make it last decades.
Asphalt Paving & Driveways
New asphalt installation for residential driveways and roadways, engineered with proper base prep and grading to handle Colorado's heavy freeze-thaw stress.
Asphalt Driveway DenverParking Lot Paving
Commercial parking lot construction, overlay, striping, and repair. We minimize downtime and deliver a smooth, ADA-conscious surface that protects your customers and your investment.
Parking Lot Paving DenverSeal Coating & Crack Filling
Our specialty. Masterseal Asphalt Emulsion Sealant guards against gas, oil, salt, UV oxidation and water seepage — backed by up to a 3-year warranty.
Seal Coating DenverAsphalt Overlay & Patching
Resurface tired pavement with a fresh asphalt overlay, or spot-repair potholes and damage with durable patching — a fraction of the cost of full replacement.
Asphalt Repair DenverConcrete Patios & Flatwork
Beautiful, level concrete patios, slabs and flatwork — the perfect durable foundation for outdoor living, finished to resist cracking through Colorado winters.
Concrete Patios DenverConcrete Sidewalks & Driveways
Code-compliant sidewalks, walkways and concrete driveways poured with reinforced sub-base prep for a smooth, long-lasting finish that boosts curb appeal.
Concrete Sidewalks DenverJobs From Around the Front Range
Photographs from our own crews on our own job sites — no stock images.
Reviewed by Front Range Homeowners
Larry and his team “made my driveway look good as new” — professional, and easygoing to deal with.Brady HaughGoogle review
Called it “a very nice and careful job resealing our driveway” at a reasonable price.Doug HodgsonGoogle review
“Competitive price. I like the result on my driveway.”Brian SchlanderGoogle review
Praised “fine work on my long driveway, at a great price” and recommended the company without hesitation.James LeClairGoogle review
An Evergreen homeowner — where it can be hard to get contractors to make the drive — found Larry “respectful, responsive, very fairly priced” on a tricky driveway.Lindsey MastersGoogle review · Evergreen, CO
Choosing the Right Surface for Your Property
Both have their place. We install both, so our advice is honest — here's how they compare for a Denver-area home or business.
Asphalt
Flexible, fast to install, and easy to repair — ideal for driveways, roads and parking lots.
- Lower upfront cost per square foot
- Cured and drivable in 1–3 days
- Flexes with shifting clay soil
- Damage is patched, not replaced
Concrete
Rigid, long-lasting and customizable — perfect for patios, sidewalks and decorative finishes.
- Long service life when poured right
- Stamped & colored design options
- Higher load capacity for heavy use
- Low ongoing maintenance
Why Maintenance Matters Here More Than Anywhere
Denver's high-altitude climate is unusually hard on pavement. The numbers below explain why proactive seal coating and crack filling pays for itself.
Denver Freeze-Thaw Days per Year
Days when the temperature drops below freezing overnight and climbs back above it during the day.
days / yr
Denver's 1991–2020 climate normals record about 156 nights a year below 32°F, but only about 22 days that stay frozen all day. The difference — roughly 134 days — is a full freeze-and-thaw cycle. Unsealed asphalt absorbs meltwater that refreezes overnight and prises the surface apart from inside.
Derived from NOAA / National Weather Service Denver–Boulder climate normals, 1991–2020 (days with minimum ≤32°F, less days with maximum ≤32°F).
A Pavement Preservation Timeline
The Federal Highway Administration's illustration of how timed maintenance carries asphalt to year 25.
- YEAR 2Seal the cracks before water reaches the base.
- YEARS 5, 12, 18Apply a surface seal to restore the protective layer.
- YEAR 25Mill and replace the surface — not the whole structure.
Source: FHWA Federal-Aid Essentials, Pavement Preservation companion guide (2019). Highway schedules are heavier duty than driveways, but the principle is identical: seal early, seal often, replace late.
Cost to Maintain vs. Cost to Replace
Relative cost per square foot — preventive maintenance against full reconstruction.
Illustrative relationship, not a price quote. Replacing pavement costs several times more than maintaining it on schedule. Ask us for a written figure for your property.
What Seal Coating Actually Blocks
A seal coat is a sacrificial membrane over the asphalt binder. It takes the damage so the binder doesn't.
- WATERStops meltwater soaking in and freezing inside the surface.
- UV OXIDATIONShields the binder from high-altitude sun, which dries and greys asphalt faster at 5,280 feet than at sea level.
- GAS & OILPetroleum drips dissolve asphalt binder. A sealed surface resists them.
- DE-ICING SALTLimits chemical attack from winter road salt tracked onto the driveway.
Seal coating protects a sound surface. It is not a repair for a failed base — if the base is gone, we will tell you.
Seal Coating Is What We Do Best
Seal coating protects and beautifies asphalt pavement surfaces. It prevents gas, oil and salt damage, guards against freeze-thaw water seepage and sun-induced oxidation, and dramatically reduces replacement costs.
We apply Masterseal Asphalt Emulsion Sealant, an asphalt-emulsion product chosen for how it holds up through Front Range winters. The result is a rich black finish that looks brand new and shields your investment for years.
Timing matters as much as product. New asphalt needs to cure before its first coat, and sealer needs dry weather above roughly 50°F to bond properly — which is why we schedule most seal work for late spring through early fall.
Get My Seal Coat QuoteThe Seal Coat Advantage
- Prevents gas, oil & salt damage
- Stops freeze/thaw water seepage
- Blocks sun-induced UV oxidation
- Greatly reduces replacement costs
- Restores a deep, like-new black finish
Our Simple 4-Step Process
No surprises, no hidden fees — just honest work from a family-owned Colorado crew.
Free Estimate
Call or fill out the form. We assess your property and provide a clear, written quote at no cost.
Site Prep
We grade, clean and compact the base — the step most companies rush and the one that decides how long the work lasts.
Install / Apply
Paving, pouring or seal coating is completed by our experienced crew with professional-grade materials.
Walkthrough
We review the finished work with you, explain cure times, and stand behind it — backed by our seal coat warranty.
Asphalt & Concrete Across the Denver Metro
Based in Golden, we serve homeowners and businesses throughout the west and north Front Range. Pick your city for local detail on permits, soil and what we see most often there:
We also take projects in Denver, Littleton, Centennial, Englewood, Morrison and Aurora. Not sure whether you're in range? Call (720) 787-8699 and we'll tell you straight.
Denver Asphalt & Concrete FAQ
The questions homeowners and property managers ask us most often.
How much does a new asphalt driveway cost in Denver?
How often should I seal coat my asphalt in Colorado?
Should I choose asphalt or concrete for my project?
Why does Denver soil matter for my driveway?
What's the difference between an overlay and full replacement?
Which cities do you serve from Golden?
Do you handle both residential and commercial work?
What warranty do you offer?
How long until I can use my new surface?
When is the best time of year to pave or seal in Colorado?
Want independent background on pavement care? The National Asphalt Pavement Association and the FHWA pavement preservation program both publish useful material.
Get Your Free Asphalt or Concrete Quote
Tell us about your project and we'll get back to you with a written, no-obligation estimate. Family owned, BBB A+ rated, and working out of Golden since day one.
Serving the Denver Metro