Asphalt Driveway Extensions

Adding an asphalt driveway extension is one of the most practical improvements you can make to your Long Island property. Whether you need extra parking space, a wider turning area, or a connection to a new garage or accessory structure, Brothers Paving & Masonry builds seamless driveway extensions that blend perfectly with your existing surface and add real functionality to your home.

Long Island homeowners frequently find that their original driveway no longer meets their needs. Growing families mean more vehicles, home additions change traffic patterns, and new structures like detached garages, workshops, or accessory dwelling units require paved access. An asphalt driveway extension solves these problems efficiently and affordably, giving you the additional paved area you need without the cost of replacing your entire driveway.

Our approach to driveway extensions focuses on creating a seamless connection between the new and existing pavement. The transition between old and new asphalt is the most critical detail in any extension project, and our crew has the experience and technique to create joints that are virtually invisible and structurally sound. We mill or saw-cut a clean edge into your existing driveway to create a proper bonding surface, then build the new section to match the grade, thickness, and profile of your current pavement.

Every extension project begins with a site visit where we evaluate your property, discuss your needs, and plan the layout. We consider traffic flow, turning radii, vehicle sizes, and how the extension will integrate with your landscaping, walkways, and structures. On Long Island, we also factor in local township setback requirements and impervious coverage limits, which vary by municipality and can affect how much additional pavement you are allowed to add.

Base preparation for an extension follows the same rigorous standards we apply to full driveway installations. We excavate to the proper depth, install and compact a crushed stone base, and verify proper drainage grading before any asphalt is placed. Long Island's sandy soils and high water tables demand careful attention to base stability, and we use geotextile fabric when conditions warrant it to prevent aggregate migration into soft sub-soils.

Drainage planning is especially important for extensions because adding impervious surface changes the way water flows across your property. We engineer the pitch and grading of every extension to direct runoff to appropriate areas, whether that is an existing storm drain, a dry well, or a landscaped swale. In some Long Island communities, stormwater management plans are required for projects that add significant impervious coverage, and we can coordinate these requirements as part of the project.

The asphalt installation itself uses the same high-quality hot-mix materials and compaction techniques as our new driveway work. We match the thickness and mix specifications to your existing driveway so the extension performs consistently over time. The butt joint where new meets old is sealed with a hot rubberized joint sealer to prevent water infiltration and extend the life of the connection.

After the asphalt is placed and compacted, we finish the edges with proper shoulders, install any necessary drainage features, and restore any landscaping areas disturbed during construction. We take care to protect your lawn, gardens, and hardscaping throughout the project, and we leave your property cleaner than we found it.

For homeowners considering a driveway extension, timing matters. The best results come from paving during warm months when asphalt can be properly compacted and bonds most effectively. If your existing driveway is also due for maintenance, combining an extension with resurfacing or sealcoating is a cost-effective way to get a unified, fresh appearance across the entire surface.

Brothers Paving has extensive experience with driveway extensions of all sizes, from simple widenings to complex multi-leg additions. We work efficiently to minimize disruption and deliver results that look great and last. Contact us for a free consultation and estimate on your Long Island driveway extension project.