Six Years Later: Asphalt Driveway in Winnetka, IL

The Real Test of a Quality Asphalt Driveway

Anyone can show you how great a driveway looks the day it’s finished. The true test of craftsmanship is how that same driveway looks years later.

Take a look at this beautiful asphalt driveway in Winnetka, IL. These photos were taken approximately six years after Kaplan Paving completed the project, and the results speak for themselves. The asphalt remains smooth and attractive, the paver accents are still in place, and the entire installation continues to enhance the appearance of this Winnetka home.

After six years of vehicles driving over it and Chicagoland weather putting it through season after season, this driveway still looks fantastic.

Correcting a Serious Drainage Problem

The original driveway wasn’t just showing its age. It also had a significant drainage problem where the driveway met the street. Water would collect and pond in this area instead of draining away properly.

Kaplan Paving completely removed the existing asphalt and regraded the driveway to establish the proper pitch toward the street. Correcting the elevations before installing the new pavement was essential to solving the underlying water problem, not just covering it up.

Proper drainage is one of the most important factors in an asphalt driveway’s long-term performance, and this project shows why doing the groundwork correctly matters.

Avignon Stone Curbing and Techo-Bloc Borders

This project was designed to deliver more than durability. The homeowners also wanted a driveway that complemented their home and landscaping.

Avignon Stone Curbing was installed along the perimeter, creating an elegant transition between the driveway and surrounding landscape.

Kaplan then framed the asphalt with Techo-Bloc Blu 80 6×13 pavers, providing a beautiful contrast against the black asphalt while adding definition along the driveway edges.

A Paver Entrance That Makes a Statement

At the street, Kaplan Paving added a full paver entranceway using Techo-Bloc Blu 80 in a three-size blend.

This wider paver apron creates a distinctive entrance and adds another layer of curb appeal to the asphalt-and-paver combination. The transition from the paver entrance to the smooth blacktop creates a custom appearance that immediately sets the property apart.

Six Years of Proof

Perhaps the most impressive part of this project isn’t what Kaplan Paving installed—it’s what hasn’t happened since.

After approximately six years of regular vehicle traffic:

Nothing has shifted. Nothing has moved. And the driveway still looks amazing.

The paver entrance remains intact. The borders continue to frame the driveway beautifully. The asphalt stays clean and uniform. And the drainage improvements continue to perform as intended.

That’s a real-world test of both the materials and workmanship that went into the project.

Quality That’s Built to Last

Kaplan Paving has earned an outstanding online reputation and hundreds of positive customer reviews by focusing on the details that determine how a project will perform long after the crew leaves.

Photos taken on installation day matter, but projects like this offer something even better: proof that professional paving and hardscape construction can stand the test of time.

Considering an Asphalt Driveway in Winnetka?

If you’re considering an Asphalt Driveway in Winnetka, IL, contact Joe Revelle at Kaplan Paving today for a FREE estimate. Whether your property needs a new asphalt driveway, improved drainage, custom paver borders, or a complete driveway transformation, Kaplan Paving can create a solution designed to look great today—and for many years to come.