Approval before asphalt
Gated and planned communities around Santa Fe — and many smaller subdivisions — have design guidelines and a review committee. Driveway work often needs approval, especially changes in material, color, width or edging, or anything visible from the road. Getting that approval is usually the slowest part of the project, so it pays to start with a complete submittal.
What we provide for your submittal
- Written scope — what's being removed, added and changed
- Materials — asphalt, chip seal stone, edging and any color or finish details
- Dimensions — widths, areas and thicknesses
- Site sketch — driveway outline, drainage features, and snow storage
- Schedule and access plan — work hours, equipment, and how the site will be protected
Materials that tend to fit
Every community is different, but the materials that usually sit well in Santa Fe settings are chip seal in stone tones, asphalt kept to parking courts and drives with natural edging, and crusher fines on paths and courtyards. We'll work with whatever your guidelines allow.
On the job
We follow the community's gate procedures, work hours and staging rules, protect landscaping and walls, and leave the site clean. See our design-review paving guide and the Las Campanas page.
Questions we hear
Do I need approval to repave my existing driveway?
Often not for like-for-like replacement, but changes in material, size or appearance usually do. Check your guidelines or ask the committee.
Can you talk to our design committee?
Yes — we can answer technical questions about materials, drainage and process.
How long does approval take?
It varies by community. Starting with a complete submittal is the best way to avoid back-and-forth.