Paving Contractors Near Me: How to Choose the Right Company in Albany, Colonie & the Capital Region

“Paving Contractors Near Me” — Why That Search Isn’t Enough

When homeowners and businesses in the Capital Region need a paving company, they typically type:

• paving contractors near me

• pavers near me

• Albany paving companies

• Colonie asphalt repair

• driveway paving near me

The problem?

Anyone can show up in those results.

Some are legitimate, insured, and experienced.

Others are… the opposite.

Every year, especially in late fall and early spring, Albany and Colonie residents are approached by out-of-state paving crews offering “leftover asphalt” deals that end up cracking, sinking, or washing out within months.

At Egan Paving, we get the phone calls to fix those jobs.

“Good paving isn’t expensive.

Bad paving is.”

— Tim Egan, Owner

RED FLAGS TO AVOID (Learned from 50 Years in Business)

Here are the warning signs every homeowner and business should watch for:

Legitimate contractors give:

✅ A written estimate

✅ A defined thickness (base + binder + topcoat)

✅ A local address

✅ A crew with marked trucks and equipment

✅ What to Look for in a REAL Paving Contractor (Albany/Colonie Edition)

Here’s what actually matters when choosing a contractor:

1. Local roots + local reputation

Albany, Colonie, Schenectady, and Guilderland all have clay-heavy soil and freeze-thaw cycles that destroy poorly built driveways.

A crew from Texas or Tennessee doesn’t know that.

Local paving matters.

Because local EXPERIENCE matters.

Egan Paving has been serving the Capital Region for nearly 50 years.

Father + son. Third generation.

2. Base depth is everything

A beautiful topcoat means nothing without a proper foundation.

We don’t pave over dirt. Ever.

Egan Paving typical build:

• 6”–8” crushed stone base

• 3” binder course

• 2” top course finish

Many out-of-towners?

→ 1.5” total thickness.

→ No base.

3. Drainage must be engineered

Albany and Colonie both have hilly lots and water runoff from clay-heavy soil.

We analyze:

• Water flow

• Downspout direction

• Grade pitch

• Freeze zones

Proper drainage = a driveway that lasts decades, not years.

4. Equipment matters

We bring:

• Full paver

• Vibratory roller

• Power brooms

• Infrared seam heaters for repairs

• Marked trucks with DOT #s

If someone shows up with a pickup, wheelbarrow, and two rakes…

Run.

5. Transparent pricing and no pressure

Honest estimates include:

• Materials

• Thickness

• Base prep

• Drainage correction

• Timeline

• Warranty

No mystery numbers.

📍 How Egan Paving Beats “Near Me” Contractors Every Time

🏡 Case Study 1 — Albany Homeowner

“The other guys quoted cheaper — but Egan’s driveway will outlive my mortgage.”

Location: New Scotland Ave, Albany

Issue: Collapsing driveway due to poor drainage and clay soil

Solution: Egan dug down 10 inches, regraded, installed drainage, and paved with a full binder + top course.

🏪 Case Study 2 — Colonie Commercial Plaza

“We needed our parking lot paved with zero downtime.”

Location: Central Ave, Colonie

Issue: Parking lot full of potholes and safety hazards

Solution: Phased project, night work, restriped for ADA, added thicker asphalt to withstand truck deliveries.

🏘️ Case Study 3 — Rotterdam Residential

“They were in and out in a day, perfectly clean job.”

Location: Rotterdam (Schenectady County)

Issue: Age cracks, water pooling

Solution: Infrared repair + patch + partial resurface

We keep Schenectady dominance by continuing to reference that market naturally.

💡 BONUS: Questions to Ask ANY Paving Contractor Before Hiring

Ask these:

1. “How thick will the asphalt be? Binder? Topcoat?”

2. “How deep will you dig for the base?”

3. “How will you handle drainage on my property?”

4. “Are your trucks marked and registered?”

5. “Can I see references within 10 miles of here?”

If they hesitate → you have your answer.

🧠 Pro Tip

The cheapest quote usually ends up the most expensive.

We get called every week to tear out “discount paving projects.”

Internal Resources:

👉 Residential Paving |

👉 Commercial Paving |

👉 Recent Project Showcase (Scotia Bank) |

👉 Request a Quote

📞 Ready to Get a Real Estimate?

Don’t gamble with your driveway or parking lot.

Don’t gamble with your money.

Don’t gamble with your time.

👉 Request a Quote (Fast Response)

Egan Paving

Albany • Colonie • Schenectady

Family owned. Local. Trusted.

📞 Ready to Get a Real Estimate?

Don’t gamble with your driveway or parking lot.

Don’t gamble with your money.

Don’t gamble with your time.

👉 Request a Quote (Fast Response)

Egan Paving

Albany • Colonie • Schenectady

Family owned. Local. Trusted.