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How Long Does an Asphalt Driveway Last in Hobbs?

By Hobbs Paving · Asphalt paving, sealcoating & striping in Hobbs, NM

A well-built asphalt driveway in Hobbs can last 20 years or more — but only if it's installed right and maintained. Here's what determines whether you get two decades or fall short.

It starts with the base

Most driveways that fail early weren't built on a properly graded, compacted base. In Lea County soils, cutting corners on the foundation leads to settling and cracking within a few years. A good contractor spends as much care below the surface as on top of it.

Maintenance is the multiplier

Two simple habits add years: sealcoating every 2–3 years and filling cracks as soon as they appear. Both keep water and UV out of the asphalt and base — the two things that destroy driveways here.

When to repair vs. replace

Surface cracking and fading usually just need sealing or an overlay. Deep, alligator-style cracking or major settling means the base has failed and it's time to replace. Not sure which you have? We'll tell you honestly with a free assessment.

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