Driveway Paving in Riverton

Big Lots and Long Driveways

Riverton kept its larger lots even as the southwest valley filled in around it. Plenty of properties here still run on a half acre or more, some with horse setups and outbuildings, and that means driveways that are longer and wider than the typical subdivision approach. A long run back to a detached garage, a shop, or a barn is a Riverton signature.

Those longer driveways change the project. There is more square footage to grade and drain, often a slight slope to manage, and frequently a desire to pave a section that has been gravel or dirt for years. The licensed crews we connect you with handle the full length, set the grade so the whole run drains, and tie it cleanly into the street.

Pads for RVs, Trailers, and Equipment

With the space Riverton properties have, it is common to store an RV, a stock trailer, a boat, or work equipment on site. A gravel pad turns to mud and ruts, and parking on the lawn kills it. An asphalt pad solves both and keeps the heavy stuff off the main driveway.

Equipment and RV pads carry concentrated weight, so they are built tougher than a car driveway: a thicker, well-compacted base and a full 3 inches of asphalt that will not rut under loaded axles in summer heat. Your local paving pro sizes and builds the pad for the weight that will actually sit on it, whether that is a fifth wheel or a loaded trailer.

Paving Over Gravel or Dirt

A good share of Riverton driveway work is converting an old gravel or dirt approach to asphalt. Gravel washes out, tracks into the garage, and turns to a rutted mess in spring. Paving it ends the maintenance and the mud for good.

The conversion is more than dumping asphalt on the gravel. The crew grades and compacts the base properly first, builds up the road base where it is thin, and sets the drainage before the hot mix goes down. Done right, that long gravel run becomes a clean, durable driveway that lasts decades.

Driveway Paving Cost in Riverton

For 2026, a new asphalt driveway in Riverton runs about $4 to $8 per square foot installed. Because driveways here are often long, total cost is driven mostly by square footage. A standard 600 square foot two-car driveway lands around $3,000 to $5,000, while a long approach of 1,500 square feet or more scales up well beyond that.

Converting gravel to asphalt may add base-prep cost depending on what is already in the ground. RV and equipment pads cost more per foot for the extra thickness. These are honest ranges, not quotes. A crew walks the property, measures the run, and gives you a free written estimate.

• New driveway: about $4 to $8 per square foot
• Standard 600 sq ft two-car driveway: $3,000 to $5,000
• Long approaches scale up with total square footage
• RV and equipment pads: priced higher for extra base and thickness

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