Asphalt Paving in Jericho, NY

Jericho spans a large area of central Nassau County, with residential neighborhoods that range from the denser developments near the turnpike to spacious properties near the Brookville and Woodbury borders. The terrain is flat to gently rolling — easier to work with than the hilly Gold Coast communities to the north, but requiring careful surface grading since natural drainage gradients are minimal. Without proper pitch, water ponds on flat Jericho driveways and accelerates surface deterioration.

The glacial outwash soils beneath Jericho are predominantly sandy and well-draining, which is excellent for asphalt base support. However, as in much of Nassau County, clay pockets appear unpredictably — particularly in the areas north of Jericho Turnpike where the terrain begins to transition toward the North Shore hills. These clay zones trap water beneath the asphalt and create localized frost-heave damage during Long Island's winter freeze-thaw cycles. We identify clay during excavation and address it with deeper base sections and drainage material.

Many Jericho homes were built in the 1960s and 1970s, and their original asphalt driveways have been overlaid or patched repeatedly over the decades. These multi-layer driveways often have surface elevations that have crept above the garage floor, creating reverse drainage problems. When we encounter this — which is common throughout Jericho — we recommend full removal back to subgrade and a fresh installation at the correct grade.

The Jericho School District's academic reputation is among the highest on Long Island, driving strong property values and homeowner investment in improvements. A new asphalt driveway with Belgian block borders is one of the most cost-effective curb appeal upgrades in the Jericho market — typically $5 to $7 per square foot installed.