Asphalt Paving in Chester, PA

Chester, PA Success Story

Residential Driveway Resurfacing with Drainage Correction

Project Snapshot
A homeowner in the city of Chester reached out to Five Star Asphalt Paving after dealing with surface cracking and water collecting near the garage of their older Delaware County home. The driveway was still usable, but poor drainage and surface wear were speeding up its decline.

Challenges
Water regularly pooled in low areas close to the structure, raising the risk of base saturation and freeze-thaw damage through the winter. Earlier repairs had addressed the cracks but never the grading that was causing the water to sit. On a tighter urban lot, there was limited room to reshape the surface, so it had to be handled carefully.

The homeowner wanted the drainage genuinely improved without resorting to a full replacement.

Solution
Five Star Asphalt Paving inspected the driveway and confirmed the base was still structurally sound. The crew corrected the surface depressions, repaired the damaged areas, and adjusted the grading where the space allowed, then applied a full asphalt resurfacing layer to promote proper runoff and restore a consistent surface.

Results
Water now moves away from the home instead of collecting near the garage, and the resurfaced driveway has a smooth, even finish again. The homeowner solved the drainage problem and refreshed the surface without the cost or disruption of a full tear-out.

“The water pooling by the garage was my real worry, and that’s the part they actually fixed. The driveway looks great too, but I care most that it finally drains.”