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Serving Martinez, CA and surrounding areas. (925) 316-0060
Advanced Martinez Asphalt Paving handles everything from new driveways and parking lots to repairs, sealcoating, and striping - serving Martinez and 11 surrounding communities since 2017.
Advanced Martinez Asphalt Paving is a licensed asphalt paving contractor serving Martinez, CA with 16 services covering every stage of pavement - from new installation and resurfacing to crack sealing, sealcoating, drainage, and striping. Whether you manage a commercial property or need your residential driveway replaced, we assess the condition of your base, give you an honest recommendation, and get the work done right the first time. We serve 12 cities across Contra Costa County and the surrounding East Bay area.
Faded, gray driveway? A fresh sealcoat blocks UV damage and extends the life of your pavement by years.
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Faded lot markings cause confusion and liability. Clear, fresh striping keeps traffic moving and your property compliant.
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Cracked, broken driveway past the point of repair? A new asphalt surface gives you decades of clean, smooth pavement.
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A smooth, well-paved lot makes a strong first impression and protects vehicles from damage.
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Old concrete or gravel driveway dragging down your curb appeal? Asphalt paving delivers a clean, durable finish that lasts.
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Potholes and crumbling edges are a safety hazard. Targeted repairs restore the surface before the damage spreads.
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Small cracks let water in, and water destroys the base. Sealing them now stops the damage cycle before it becomes expensive.
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High-traffic commercial lots need asphalt built for heavy loads - we deliver surfaces that hold up under real-world use.
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Regular maintenance keeps your lot safe, looking sharp, and avoids the cost of major repairs later.
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Widespread surface wear does not always mean full replacement - resurfacing gives you a fresh top layer at a fraction of the cost.
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Potholes damage vehicles and create trip hazards. Fast, durable pothole repair removes the risk before someone gets hurt.
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A solid base starts with proper grading. We prepare the ground right so the pavement above it lasts.
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Cracked curbs and broken sidewalks are a liability. Clean concrete work protects pedestrians and your property.
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Milling removes the worn surface layer cleanly, leaving a stable base ready for fresh asphalt without full demolition.
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Water pooling on your lot or driveway is destroying the base underneath. Proper drainage fixes the root cause.
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Vehicles moving too fast through your lot or street? Speed bumps slow traffic and make your property safer.
Learn MoreReach us by phone or through the contact form. Tell us what you have - the type of surface, its condition, and any concerns like cracking or drainage. We respond within 1 business day and can usually schedule a free on-site visit within the same week.
We come to your property, look at the existing surface and base, check the grade and drainage, and measure the area. You get a written estimate that spells out what we are doing and why, no vague line items, no pressure. If repairs are not needed yet, we will tell you that too.
We schedule around the weather and your timeline, show up when we say we will, and complete the job in a single visit whenever possible. Before we leave, we walk the finished surface with you and go over care instructions and when to plan your next maintenance step.
We carry a valid California contractor's license and general liability insurance on every project. You can verify our license status online through the California Contractors State License Board before we start.
We have worked on driveways, parking lots, and commercial properties across Martinez and Contra Costa County for years. We know the clay soils, the climate, and the neighborhoods.
We come to your property, assess the surface and base, and give you a written estimate at no charge. If your pavement does not need work yet, we will tell you honestly and not push for a sale.
Call or submit a request and we will be in touch within 1 business day to discuss your project and schedule a visit. Most residential jobs can be completed in a single day once scheduled.
Ready to talk through your project? Request a free estimate or call us directly at (925) 316-0060.
"The crew showed up on time, finished the driveway in one day, and the edges came out clean and straight. It has been almost two years and the surface still looks great - no cracking, no settling."
Kevin M., Concord - Driveway Paving
"We had potholes coming back every season in our parking lot. They fixed the base properly instead of just patching the surface, and the problem has not come back. The lot looks completely different."
Sandra R., Walnut Creek - Pothole Repair
"I called on a Monday about sealcoating and they came out for an estimate the same week. They told me the cracks needed to be filled first, which I appreciated - they did not just rush into sealing over the problem."
Tom B., Martinez - Asphalt Sealcoating
We respond within 1 business day - no waiting around. There is no obligation to proceed after your estimate. Once you submit this form, someone from our office will call you to schedule a free on-site visit where we assess your surface, measure the area, and give you a written quote.
(925) 316-0060Advanced Martinez Asphalt Paving is based in Martinez, CA and serves 12 cities across Contra Costa County and the surrounding East Bay area, including Concord, Walnut Creek, Antioch, and Richmond. We schedule most jobs within the same week and can typically reach any location in our service area within 30 minutes.
UV oxidation turns asphalt gray and brittle faster in sunny, hot climates like the East Bay. Sealcoating every two to three years acts as a sunscreen for your pavement, blocking the rays that cause the surface to crack and crumble prematurely.
Asphalt costs less upfront and is easier to repair when cracks appear, while concrete tends to last longer with less maintenance but carries a higher installation cost. In the Bay Area, asphalt is the more common choice for residential driveways because of its lower first cost and simpler patch repairs.
If water pools on your lot or driveway after rain, the base is likely already eroding. Repaving over a drainage problem without fixing it first means the new surface will fail in the same spots. Drainage corrections should happen before any new asphalt goes down.
The clay-heavy soils across Contra Costa County swell when wet and shrink when dry, stressing any rigid surface above them. This seasonal movement is the primary reason driveways in this area crack repeatedly in the same locations, regardless of how many times the surface is patched.
California requires paving contractors to hold a valid state contractor's license through the{" "} California Contractors State License Board. Hiring a licensed contractor gives you legal recourse if work is defective or not completed, something you do not have with an unlicensed crew.
Resurfacing - laying a new asphalt layer over the existing base - works when the base is still structurally sound and the damage is confined to the top layer. If alligator cracking covers large sections or sections have sunken, the base has failed and resurfacing will not hold.
Advanced Martinez Asphalt Paving is a licensed and insured asphalt paving contractor company based in Martinez, CA, serving 12 cities across Contra Costa County and the East Bay since 2017. Our license is issued by the California Contractors State License Board, and we carry general liability insurance and workers' compensation on every job. Over the years, we have completed residential driveways, commercial parking lots, and municipal projects across all 16 services we offer. Learn more about us and how we work.
Wait until the surface has faded from black to a lighter gray, which signals that the oils have oxidized and the pavement is becoming vulnerable. Catching it at this point, before cracks form, is when sealcoating delivers the most protection for the least cost.
Surface cracks and isolated potholes can usually be repaired cost-effectively. Widespread alligator cracking across large sections, or areas that sink and come back repeatedly, signal a failed base - at that point, replacement is the more economical long-term choice.
Confirm they hold a current California contractor's license, ask what base work is included in the scope, request a written estimate, and ask what their process is for handling cracks before paving or sealing. A contractor who skips or rushes the base prep is the most common reason jobs fail early.
Not sure where your pavement stands? Call us at (925) 316-0060 or send us a message and we will take a look at no charge.
Martinez is the county seat of Contra Costa County, sitting on the southern shore of the Carquinez Strait in the East Bay. The city has been continuously developed since the late 1800s, and much of the housing stock in older neighborhoods near downtown reflects that history - Victorian and Craftsman homes, aging driveways, and concrete flatwork that has been patched more than once. The hillside terrain means many properties deal with sloped driveways and drainage challenges that flat-lot homes never face.
The clay-heavy soils common across Contra Costa County swell when it rains and shrink during the long dry summers, which is why driveways and flatwork in Martinez tend to crack in the same spots season after season. Properties near the John Muir National Historic Site and in the hillside neighborhoods above downtown often have the oldest original pavement in the city. Whether you are on a flat lot near the Martinez waterfront or managing a sloped driveway up in the hills, Advanced Martinez Asphalt Paving works all over Martinez and understands what the local soil and climate demand from any pavement installation or repair.
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Advanced Martinez Asphalt Paving
1216 Pine Stinfo@martinezasphaltpaving.com
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Get a free on-site estimate from a licensed asphalt paving contractor who knows Martinez and delivers work that holds up through every season.