Asphalt Contractors · Birmingham, AL/Updated June 13, 2026
The 10 Best Asphalt Contractors in Birmingham, AL
An asphalt driveway is cheaper than concrete and faster to lay, but it lives or dies on the base and the sealcoating. We ranked Birmingham's asphalt contractors on real review data.
MHMaya Hendricks · Home Services Editor Updated June 13, 2026 · Next review July 2026
Editorially independent23 companies evaluated
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★ Editor's ChoiceLickert Paving
94Score
Latest update · June 13, 2026: Initial ranking published. 23 Birmingham-metro asphalt contractors evaluated, top 10 ranked by Vetted Score.
Asphalt is the budget-friendly driveway: cheaper than concrete, quick to install, and easy to repair. The catch is that asphalt needs a solid compacted base and regular sealcoating, and skip either one and it crumbles at the edges within a few years.
We pulled every asphalt and paving contractor we could verify across the Birmingham metro and ranked them on rating and review depth. Worth flagging: this category runs a thin review tail, so we weight the proven names heavily.
We started with every asphalt and paving contractor operating in the Birmingham metro, 23 in this round, from public maps data and company websites. Each runs through the same six-factor framework. No company pays to be listed, ranked, or removed.
Scores reflect our June 2026 pass, weighted toward rating quality and review depth. Several companies here have small review bases, which we weight accordingly. We re-run the numbers monthly.
The Vetted Score: six weighted factors
Customer sentiment25%
Rating quality20%
Review volume & velocity20%
Website trust signals15%
Service breadth10%
Business longevity10%
Sentiment is measured by AI analysis of review text, recency-weighted, with verified-pattern checks to discount suspicious review bursts.
Lickert Paving leads with a perfect 5.0 across 30 reviews, the deepest strong base here. A paving contractor reviewers trust for solid base prep and clean residential driveways. The sample is modest but steady, with reviewers describing the same strengths instead of one-off praise. It leans toward residential driveways, and the steadiness reviewers describe tracks with that specialization. Expect service across Greater Birmingham, with pricing from $3 per sq ft. The caveats worth knowing are books up in summer and smaller crew.
Pros
Perfect 5.0 across 30 reviews, deepest strong base here
Wade Sand & Gravel holds a 4.7 across 26 reviews. A long-running materials-and-paving company with the equipment for larger jobs. The review base is still thin, so we read the rating as promising rather than proven and weighted it accordingly. In practice it is strongest on larger paving and material, and its reviews lean that way rather than spreading across unrelated work. It works across Greater Birmingham, with quote-based pricing, and the main trade-offs are 4.7 rating and materials-led.
USA Striping Company holds a 4.8 across 17 reviews. A paving-and-striping specialist strong on parking lots and commercial work. The review base is still thin, so we read the rating as promising rather than proven and weighted it accordingly. Most of what reviewers hire it for is parking lots and striping, which is where it has built its reputation. It serves Greater Birmingham, with quote-based pricing, and the honest trade-offs are commercial lean and smaller base.
Shield Asphalt posts a perfect 5.0 across 10 reviews. An asphalt contractor with strong early sentiment on driveways and repair. The review base is still thin, so we read the rating as promising rather than proven and weighted it accordingly. Its clear sweet spot is driveways and repair, and that focus is part of why sentiment stays high. Coverage spans Greater Birmingham, with pricing from $3 per sq ft; before you book, weigh only 10 reviews and building track record.
A&A Asphalt Maintenance posts a perfect 5.0 across 8 reviews. A maintenance specialist for sealcoating, striping, and crack repair. The review base is still thin, so we read the rating as promising rather than proven and weighted it accordingly. The jobs it gets praised for most are sealcoating and maintenance, a sign it sticks to what it does well. Expect service across Greater Birmingham, with pricing from $0.15 per sq ft. The caveats worth knowing are only 8 reviews and maintenance-led.
Pros
Perfect 5.0 so far
Sealcoating and striping
Maintenance focus
Cons
Only 8 reviews
Maintenance-led
Best forSealcoating and maintenance
Service areaGreater Birmingham
Typical pricingFrom $0.15 per sq ft
6
Murray Asphalt Paving LLC
★★★★★5.0(6 reviews)
87Score
Murray Asphalt Paving posts a perfect 5.0 across 6 reviews. A paving crew with promising early sentiment on driveways. The review base is still thin, so we read the rating as promising rather than proven and weighted it accordingly. It leans toward driveway paving, and the steadiness reviewers describe tracks with that specialization. It works across Greater Birmingham, with pricing from $3 per sq ft, and the main trade-offs are only 6 reviews and unproven at volume.
Pros
Perfect 5.0 so far
Driveway paving
Responsive
Cons
Only 6 reviews
Unproven at volume
Best forDriveway paving
Service areaGreater Birmingham
Typical pricingFrom $3 per sq ft
7
Norris Paving Inc
★★★★★4.5(16 reviews)
86Score
Norris Paving holds a 4.5 across 16 reviews. An established paving company for residential and small commercial jobs. The review base is still thin, so we read the rating as promising rather than proven and weighted it accordingly. In practice it is strongest on residential and small commercial, and its reviews lean that way rather than spreading across unrelated work. It serves Greater Birmingham, with quote-based pricing, and the honest trade-offs are 4.5 rating and mixed sentiment.
Apex Property Service posts a perfect 5.0 across 4 reviews. A property-services crew handling paving among broader exterior work. The review base is still thin, so we read the rating as promising rather than proven and weighted it accordingly. Most of what reviewers hire it for is paving within property work, which is where it has built its reputation. Coverage spans Greater Birmingham, with quote-based pricing; before you book, weigh only 4 reviews and generalist.
Cardinal Paving posts a perfect 5.0 across 3 reviews. A small paving crew, very early in its public review history. The review base is still thin, so we read the rating as promising rather than proven and weighted it accordingly. Its clear sweet spot is small driveway jobs, and that focus is part of why sentiment stays high. Expect service across Greater Birmingham, with quote-based pricing. The caveats worth knowing are only 3 reviews and essentially unproven.
Birmingham Paving & Sealcoating rounds out the list at a perfect 5.0 across 3 reviews. A paving-and-sealcoating crew early in its review history. The review base is still thin, so we read the rating as promising rather than proven and weighted it accordingly. The jobs it gets praised for most are paving and sealcoating, a sign it sticks to what it does well. It works across Greater Birmingham, with quote-based pricing, and the main trade-offs are only 3 reviews and unproven at volume.
Asphalt fails from the base up. Ask how they grade and compact the base and how thick they lay the asphalt. A driveway needs adequate depth to handle vehicles without cracking.
Paving vs. sealcoating vs. repair
New paving, sealcoating, and crack repair are different jobs at very different prices. Be clear which you need so the bids are comparable.
Confirm residential experience
Many asphalt companies focus on commercial lots and striping. For a driveway, confirm they do residential work and ask to see recent driveways.
What it costs
What asphalt work costs in Birmingham
Rough ranges across this ranking:
New driveway$3 to $7 per square foot for a paved asphalt driveway.
Sealcoating$0.15 to $0.30 per square foot to seal and protect.
Resurfacing$2 to $4 per square foot to overlay an existing driveway.
Repair or patch$300 to $1,500 for crack repair and patching.
Frequently asked questions
How much does an asphalt driveway cost in Birmingham?
A new asphalt driveway runs $3 to $7 per square foot, sealcoating $0.15 to $0.30, resurfacing $2 to $4, and repair or patching $300 to $1,500. The base prep and driveway size drive most of the cost.
Asphalt or concrete for a driveway?
Asphalt is cheaper upfront and faster to install, but needs sealcoating every few years and lasts 15 to 20 years. Concrete costs more but lasts longer with less maintenance. In Alabama's heat, a well-sealed asphalt driveway holds up fine for the lower price.
How often is this ranking updated?
We re-run the full analysis monthly with fresh review data. Last updated June 13, 2026.
Our verdict
For most Birmingham driveways: Lickert Paving
Lickert Paving is the standout, with the deepest strong base in the metro and a reputation for base prep that keeps driveways from crumbling. For a fair-priced driveway, Shield Asphalt is the value pick. And for larger jobs that need equipment, Wade Sand & Gravel has the longest track record.
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