For asphalt paving in Alamo Heights, we replace, resurface and repair driveways on older homes, plus small business lots along Broadway. Many lots here are narrow and shaded by big trees, so roots lifting the asphalt is a common problem. The city also protects heritage trees, which limits how much digging and paving can happen near their roots. We plan every job around that.
Alamo Heights is its own city, about 5 miles north of downtown, and it’s well within reach of our asphalt paving crews in San Antonio.
Should I Replace or Resurface My Driveway in Alamo Heights?
If the base is still solid, resurfacing is usually enough. If the driveway is sinking, broken into pieces or lifted by roots, it needs a full replacement. We check which one you have before quoting. The services we do most here:
- Asphalt resurfacing: a new layer of hot mix over a driveway that’s worn and gray but still firm underneath.
- Asphalt driveway paving: tear-out and full replacement when the base has failed after decades of use.
- Asphalt milling: grinding off old layers so a new surface doesn’t sit higher than the garage slab, walkway or street gutter.
- Asphalt repair: cutting out root bumps, sunken spots and potholes.
- Crack sealing: filling cracks so rain doesn’t reach the base.
- Sealcoating: keeping a newer or recently resurfaced driveway dark and protected.
- Parking lot paving: repairs and rebuilds for small shop, office and restaurant lots on Broadway.
On many older driveways, years of overlays have raised the surface. Adding one more layer on top can send water toward the garage. In that case, milling first is the better choice, even if it costs a bit more.
Why Do Driveways Crack Under the Old Oaks of Alamo Heights?
Mostly because tree roots grow under the pavement and push it up. Add an old, thin base and ground that moves with the seasons, and you get raised edges, long cracks and trip hazards.
Roots and heritage trees
Big trees are a big part of why people love living in Alamo Heights, and the city protects them. Its code has rules for heritage trees that limit how much of a tree’s critical root zone can be covered with pavement or dug up during construction. If a protected tree is involved, removal and replacement may need to go through the city’s mitigation process. Before we cut anything near a large tree, we check whether the rules apply.
How we work near roots
We avoid digging deep inside the root zone. Where roots have lifted the asphalt, we often grind the bump down and patch it rather than tear out the whole area. On a full replacement, we can sometimes reroute or narrow the drive slightly, or use a thinner section near the trunk. If a root has to be cut, we talk with you first and suggest you call an arborist.
Old bases and older drainage
Alamo Heights started growing around 1909, and the Olmos Reservoir finished in 1926 helped speed up building. Many driveways here are decades old, and the base under them may be thin or mixed with soil. Older lots also tend to drain toward the house or garage. When we replace a driveway, we rebuild the base and reset the slope so water runs to the street.
Streets We Work On, From Broadway to the Olmos Basin
We work across Alamo Heights and the neighboring cities around it:
- Homes along and off Broadway, from the shops to the residential side streets
- Neighborhoods near the Olmos Basin and Olmos Dam, which was built after the 1921 flood and is run by the San Antonio River Authority
- Streets near the McNay Art Museum on the north edge of the city
- Olmos Park to the west and Terrell Hills to the east
- Homes close to US 281 on the way to the airport
Many streets here are narrow and lined with parked cars. We plan where the paver, roller and dump truck will sit before the job starts, and we let neighbors know when the street will be busy.
Do I Need City Approval to Replace a Driveway in Alamo Heights?
Often, yes, especially near the street or a large tree. Alamo Heights is a separate city from San Antonio, with its own rules. If the job blocks a street lane or sidewalk, the city has a separate closure permit process.
Driveway approaches, curb cuts and other work in the public right-of-way usually need city approval. We help you confirm the current requirements with the City of Alamo Heights before work starts, including whether the heritage tree rules apply on your lot. If your home is in a historic area or has deed restrictions, check those too.
Older Homes, Tight Lots and Broadway Businesses
Alamo Heights voted to stay independent from San Antonio in 1922 and is still almost completely surrounded by it. Most of the paving work here comes from:
- Older homes: driveways that have been patched or overlaid many times and now need a full replacement.
- Tight lots: narrow drives beside the house, often with a gate, a carport or a detached garage at the back.
- Remodels and new builds: a new driveway after a renovation, when heavy trucks have broken up the old one.
- Broadway shops, offices and restaurants: small lots that need patching, sealcoating and fresh striping.
- Churches and schools: our church and school paving page explains how we work around services and classes.
We'll check your base, slope and nearby trees, then send a clear written quote. Mon–Sat: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
How Much Does a New Driveway Cost in Alamo Heights?
Replacing a driveway, including tear-out, runs about $5 to $8 per square foot. Resurfacing over a solid base costs less, about $2 to $4. Tight access and work around trees can affect the final number. Our asphalt paving cost guide explains every line.
| Project | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Driveway replacement (includes tear-out) | $5 – $8 per sq ft |
| Asphalt overlay / resurfacing | $2 – $4 per sq ft |
| Pothole / patch repair | $5 – $12 per sq ft |
| Crack sealing | $1 – $3 per linear ft |
| Driveway sealcoating (960 sq ft) | $250 – $500 |
Estimated 2026 ranges for the San Antonio area, not a quote. Narrow access and tree protection are priced after a site visit.
Alamo Heights Asphalt Paving FAQs
Can you fix a driveway lifted by tree roots without hurting the tree?
Usually, yes. For small bumps, we grind down the raised asphalt and patch it, which barely touches the roots. Bigger lifts may need a section rebuilt with a thinner base near the trunk. If a large root has to be cut, we stop and talk with you first, and an arborist’s advice is worth getting.
Do Alamo Heights tree rules affect my driveway project?
They can. The city protects heritage trees and limits how much of their root zone can be paved over or dug up. Removing a protected tree may require mitigation. If your driveway runs near a large tree, we check with the city before work starts so the plan follows the current rules.
Is resurfacing enough for my old driveway?
It depends on the base. If the driveway is firm and only worn on top, resurfacing works well and costs less. If it’s sinking, broken into chunks or already sits too high from earlier overlays, a mill and overlay or full replacement is the better choice. We’ll show you what we find.
Can you work on a narrow driveway next to the house?
Yes. Many Alamo Heights drives are tight, so we bring smaller equipment when needed and plan where trucks will park on the street. We protect walls, gates and landscaping during the job and clean up each day, so you aren’t left with asphalt on the walkway.
Do you work in Olmos Park and Terrell Hills too?
Yes. We work in Alamo Heights, Olmos Park, Terrell Hills and nearby San Antonio neighborhoods. Each city has its own rules for work near the street, so we confirm what applies at your address before we schedule. Call 123456 or use the form to set up a visit.
Nearby Areas We Serve
From Alamo Heights, US 281 runs north toward asphalt paving in Stone Oak, and Loop 410 leads west to the Medical Center. We also work in Olmos Park, Terrell Hills, Castle Hills and the rest of north central San Antonio. Our service areas page lists every place we cover.
