Can You Put Asphalt Over Concrete?

Can you put asphalt over concrete? McLean Asphalt gets this question often, and yes — under the right conditions. Free on-site estimates, licensed and insured.

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Can you put asphalt over concrete — a commercial parking area finished with an asphalt surface over concrete curbing and base
Homeowner beside her driveway after asphalt was paved over an existing concrete base

The Short Answer

Yes — asphalt can be installed directly over an existing concrete driveway, as long as the concrete slab is structurally sound. This is sometimes called an asphalt overlay on concrete.

Major cracking, heaving, or settling in the slab would need to be addressed first, or the overlay will reflect those problems within a season or two.

What We Check Before Saying Yes

  • No major cracks or joint separation wider than 1/2 inch
  • No significant settling or heaving in the slab
  • Adequate drainage so water doesn't pool between layers
  • Enough clearance at the garage door for the added height
Driveway surface being assessed before paving asphalt over concrete
Finished driveway after asphalt was paved over concrete

Why McLean Asphalt

McLean Asphalt is a licensed Class A Virginia contractor, fully bonded and insured, serving McLean and Fairfax County since 2009. We assess your slab honestly before recommending this approach.

Every visit starts with a free, no-obligation estimate — including a straight answer if your concrete isn't a good candidate.

Ready to Move Forward?

Once we've confirmed your concrete is a good candidate, the installation itself is a straightforward process.

See our Asphalt Over Concrete Driveway page for the full process and cost.

Driveway ready to move forward with an asphalt-over-concrete project

Get a Free Assessment

McLean Asphalt provides free, no-obligation estimates and will tell you honestly whether asphalt over concrete works for your driveway.

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