J. Worden & Sons Paving
Chester, VA — Serving All of Richmond Metro 4th Generation Since 1984

RICHMOND'S
PAVING
LEGACY.

Four generations. 40+ years. Hundreds of Richmond-area driveways, parking lots, and road sections — from The Fan to Midlothian, from Scott's Addition to Colonial Heights. We are the Richmond asphalt standard.

40+

Years in VA

4.9★

Google Rating

500+

Projects Done

VDOT

Prequalified

Awards:🏆 Pavement Mag Top 75⭐ Best of Houzz🎖 2026 Top Contractor Nominee
Local Expertise

We've Paved Every Part of Richmond.

The Fan & Museum District

Residential driveways and alley paving in Richmond City's historic neighborhoods — tight access, precision work, no margin for error.

Scott's Addition

Brewery districts, mixed-use commercial courtyards, and rapidly developing urban lots. We work nights to keep the district moving.

Shockoe Bottom & Slip

Urban commercial and restaurant row parking. We've maintained lots serving Richmond's restaurant corridor for decades.

Manchester / South Richmond

Heavy industrial and logistics yards along the James River corridor — full-depth concrete and asphalt for high-axle-load surfaces.

West End / Short Pump

Suburban retail, HOA communities, and commercial strip paving in Henrico's fastest-growing commercial corridor.

Midlothian / Chesterfield

Our home base. We know every subdivision, every commercial strip, and every drainage problem on Route 360 and Midlothian Turnpike.

Everything Asphalt.

New Asphalt Driveways

Grade-A, machine-laid residential driveways with 6" compacted stone base. Built for Virginia clay soil, not patched together.

Commercial Parking Lots

New construction through mill & overlay. Phased active-property scheduling so your tenants never lose access.

VDOT Road Construction

Prequalified for VDOT contracts. We bid and execute public roadway paving across the Richmond district.

Asphalt Resurfacing

Mill failed surface layers and machine-lay fresh asphalt. The cost-effective solution for oxidized and cracked pavement.

Industrial Yard Paving

Heavy-duty 4"+ asphalt sections for logistics yards, trucking facilities, and port access roads that bear serious axle weight.

Same-Day Emergency Paving

Pothole failures, collapse events, utility cut restoration — our rapid-response crews deploy within hours in the Richmond metro.

Richmond Paving FAQs.

How much does asphalt paving cost in Richmond, VA?

Residential driveways in Richmond typically run $4–$8 per square foot depending on base conditions, access, and scope. Commercial lots range $3–$6/sqft at scale. Virginia clay soil often requires additional base work — we assess that upfront and include it in our written scope.

How long does asphalt paving last in Richmond's climate?

Richmond's climate is aggressive — hot humid summers accelerate oxidation and winter freeze-thaw cycles crack neglected pavement. A properly installed driveway or parking lot lasts 20–25 years with a sealcoating program every 3–5 years.

Are you licensed and insured to pave in Virginia?

Yes. We carry full Virginia contractor licensing, general liability, and workers' compensation. We are VDOT-prequalified and carry all required insurance for both residential and commercial work.

Do you pave in Richmond City, Chesterfield, and Henrico?

Yes. Our primary service area covers Richmond City, Chesterfield County, Henrico County, Colonial Heights, Petersburg, Hopewell, and all surrounding areas within the Richmond metro.

The Richmond Standard

40 Years. One Standard. No Shortcuts.

Call the crew that Chesterfield, Henrico, and Richmond City have trusted since 1984.

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Family-owned and operated. 40+ years paving Virginia — from Hampton Roads to the Blue Ridge.

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1601 Ware Bottom Springs Rd
Suite 214
Chester, VA 23836

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