RV Pads & Driveway Extensions in Lehi, UT

RV pads and driveway extensions are among the most common paving jobs in newer Utah County neighborhoods. Many homes come with a concrete driveway sized for two or three cars and a side yard of gravel or grass. An asphalt RV pad or extension turns that space into firm, clean parking for a trailer, boat, RV or extra vehicles at a lower cost than concrete.

Heavier loads need a thicker build

A motorhome or loaded trailer puts much more weight on a small area than a car. Its jacks and tongue stand concentrate that load even further. Cost guides suggest 8 to 10 inches of compacted base under 3 to 4 inches of asphalt for heavier vehicles. We build RV pads to that range or thicker, depending on the vehicle and the ground, and we write the numbers into the quote.

Side-yard access

Side-yard pads usually need a clear path past the house, a gate wide enough for the trailer, and enough turning room from the street. We measure the swing and look at fences, window wells, utility boxes and sprinkler lines before laying out the pad. Sprinkler lines in the way are common, and we flag them so they can be moved before we dig.

Matching the existing driveway

When asphalt meets a concrete driveway, we set the new surface flush with the concrete edge so there is no lip to trip on or catch a snow shovel. We grade the new pad so water runs away from the house and the foundation, not toward it.

HOA and city rules

Many Lehi-area subdivisions have HOA rules about RV parking, side-yard surfaces, fences and visible pads. Check your CC&Rs before you commit. If the extension means widening the drive approach in the city right-of-way, Lehi requires permits and inspection for that work and sets spacing between residential approaches. We look at both with you at the estimate.

Gravel or asphalt for the side yard?

Gravel is cheaper to install, at about $1 to $3 per square foot in HomeGuide's figures, but it ruts under trailer tires, tracks onto the driveway and lets weeds through. Asphalt costs more up front but gives a firm, clean surface that is easy to plow and does not wander into the lawn. For a pad that holds a heavy RV most of the year, asphalt on a solid base is usually worth it.

Upkeep

RV pads do not see daily traffic, but they sit in the sun all year. Sealcoat them along with the rest of your asphalt, and put plywood under jacks and stands to spread the load.