Harris Teeter parking lot freshly sealcoated and striped by J. Worden and Sons, crew sweeping the entrance
USDOT 2568168 · Family-Owned Since 1984

Virginia’s asphalt paving contractor, four generations deep.

Driveways, parking lots, sealcoating and crack repair — diagnosed honestly, built for the ground they sit on, from Richmond to the Blue Ridge.

40+

Years in the trade

2,263

Customers on file

920

Completed jobs documented

33

Virginia service areas

Driveways we’ve laid

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Fresh asphalt drive through a gated stone-pillar entrance
New asphalt driveway winding through trees
Crew and paver working a driveway at a white colonial home
Long ribbon driveway, freshly paved
Freshly sealcoated curved driveway between manicured lawns
Fresh asphalt drive along brick planter walls at a ranch home
Hand crew screeding hot mix behind the paver
New road build on compacted stone base through pines

Measured, not estimated

We spec by what your town’s weather actually does.

A freeze-thaw cycle — a day that drops below freezing and climbs back out — is what turns a hairline crack into a pothole. Across our Virginia service areas the measured count runs from 18.4 cycles a year at Virginia Beach to 90 at Harrisonburg — thirty years of records, computed for every town we serve.

That is why our base and drainage specs change by location instead of following one state-wide rule — and why a Chester driveway is built for 50.7 cycles a winter, not a national average.

Franchise programme work

A national KFC portfolio, photographed as it happened.

Paving, sealcoating, concrete and site work across a documented eleven-state franchise programme — Michigan to Texas to New Jersey — with ground-up restaurant builds delivered as general contractor. These frames are from our own crews on those lots.

Crew luting fresh mat behind the paver at a KFC
Four-man crew and roller working a KFC drive-thru at dusk
Excavator and skid steer cutting out a KFC drive-thru
KFC monument sign beside a freshly serviced lot
KFC storefront with rebuilt curb island and fresh asphalt
See the documented record

For centers that cannot close

We work nights, one section at a time.

Busy retail lots get phased night work: crack seal and sealcoat overnight, striping behind it, and the section open for business in the morning. The photograph behind this text is our crew’s crack seal going down after close at a Virginia shopping center.

Plan a phased job
Government Records

Credentials You Can Check Yourself

Every item below is a record held by a government body, not a claim made by us. Each one carries the number you need to confirm it at the source.

Richmond DPW

2016

Encroachment Permit

1360

Encroachment permit application filed by this company with Richmond Public Works, reviewed by the department over sixteen months, and approved on 29 February 2016.

Municipal encroachment review is slow and adversarial by design — it is the city deciding whether to let a contractor build in the public right-of-way. Getting one approved in the capital is a credential in every other Virginia jurisdiction.

Verify it

Richmond DPW holds the permit file. Approval was issued by the department’s encroachment reviewer.

Illinois municipalities

2016

Municipal Contractor Licences

LSM0900108 · LSM0900109 · LSM0900702

Licensed as a contractor by the City of Oak Forest, the Village of Midlothian and the Village of South Chicago Heights, Illinois in October and November 2016, each licence backed by a $10,000 licence and permit bond written by Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company, an RLI company.

Three separate municipalities each examined this company and licensed it to work on their streets, and a surety underwrote all three with its own money. Four independent parties took a position, none of them a customer.

Verify it

Each municipality holds its own licence and bond filing. Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company (Peoria, Illinois) holds bonds LSM0900108, LSM0900109 and LSM0900702.

City of Aurora

2017

Performance and Maintenance Bond

LSM1151451

A $20,000 performance and maintenance bond running to the City of Aurora, Illinois, written by RLI Insurance Company on 11 October 2017, covering work in the public right-of-way under City of Aurora permits and warranting that work for one year after the City Engineer accepts it.

A surety underwrote completion and a one-year warranty on work inside a city right-of-way — not permission to bid, but money staked on the finished result being accepted by the City Engineer and holding up for a year afterwards.

Verify it

The City of Aurora holds the bond and the associated right-of-way permits. RLI Insurance Company (Peoria, Illinois) holds bond LSM1151451.

FMCSA

2015

USDOT Number

2568168

Registered interstate motor carrier, USDOT number 2568168, carrier status ACTIVE with no out-of-service date. Carrier record last updated with FMCSA on 26 March 2025.

This is the one credential anyone can check in ten seconds without contacting us, from a federal database, for free. Registration under our own authority is also why equipment reaches a site in another state without a broker in the middle.

Records are listed only where a member of the public can confirm them at the issuing authority. Credentials we hold but which are not publicly searchable are not listed here.

The record, not the résumé

Every number here has a document behind it.

Most contractors tell you they serve national brands. Here is the paperwork — invoice counts, amounts settled, store numbers, and a state DOT permit closed out by the state that issued it.

Invoiced to one QSR franchisee
$4,082,440.23Invoiced to one QSR franchisee146 invoices inside a KFC program documented June 2013 to late 2018 — 364 completed jobs in our own records, 258 in 2018 alone.
Documented across 8 states
101 restaurantsDocumented across 8 statesEach one a store number and street address in the client’s tracker or a completed job in our own records — not a claim.
Paid in Georgia alone — $453,311
29 storesPaid in Georgia alone — $453,311One state’s settled subset. Reconciles against the client’s own outstanding balance to the cent.
Encroachment permit, closed out
SCDOT #211746Encroachment permit, closed outApplied for, completion photographs submitted, archived by the South Carolina DOT.

The client’s own master roster — the kbp foods 247 store contact sheet — spans 14 states, Florida and Kansas City to Norfolk and Syracuse. When the remodel program completed, the work went ground-up: the 2018 KFC new-build program with Plaza Street Partners as developer — Jefferson City MO, Sulphur Springs TX, Ennis TX, Burton MI, Jennings LA, Leesville LA, with further Louisiana sites in the job book — completed jobs in our own records, with Worden named in the program’s own responsibility matrix. A further 40 rostered restaurants are not counted above: they were assigned, that is not the same as finished, and the difference is why the rest of this holds up. The Iowa work — 4 stores — carries the client’s own scheduling notes.

The map is the record, drawn

102 documented sites. 782 completed jobs across 223 cities.

Every mark comes from a document — the client's own invoice trackers, our completed-job records, jobsite photo emails, or a purchase order acknowledged in writing. Roster assignments that never became work are not drawn. Residential work appears as city-level counts only; customers' homes are never mapped.

49 · Invoiced & paid (client tracker)24 · Invoiced (client tracker)24 · Completed job in our Kickserv record5 · Named commercial client (documented)223 · Completed jobs by city (our records; count in circle)
Awards & Recognition

Recognized nationally.
Earned on the mat.

Industry-verified recognitions — not self-reported. Virginia Class A Contractor #2705 105644 · USDOT 2568168.

Top 75 ContractorsPavement MagazineRecognized in four separate contractor categories.
2018 Top Contractor AwardPavement & Maintenance MagazineAwarded during the national KFC program years.
2020 Best Asphalt Paving CompanyIndustry recognitionCarried on the company’s verified trade profile.
2026 Top Contractor — NomineePavement MagazineNominated for the industry-wide 2026 award.

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NATIONAL COMMERCIAL CLIENT AUTHORITY

The Work Itself

Commercial asphalt paving, night milling, sealcoating and ADA compliance, self-performed. The figures above are what that came to on one national franchise programme; the work below is what it looked like on the ground.

Repaved lane between brick buildings, taped off to cure
Fresh mat across a commercial lot, dump truck staged
Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) paving project
Wendy's Drive-Thru Paving paving project
Hobby Lobby paving project
Firestone Auto Care Bays paving project
Tractor Supply Co. paving project
Arby's Drive-Thru & Lot paving project
CVS Pharmacy Parking paving project
Walgreens ADA Upgrades paving project
Food Lion Supermarket paving project
NATIONAL RANKING

Top 75 Paving Contractor in the U.S.

Officially ranked among the Nation's Top 75 Paving Contractors by *Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction* Magazine (85% Commercial / 90% Parking Lots focus).

Paving: 55%Sealcoat: 20%Repair: 15%Striping: 10%
GOOGLE E-E-A-T

Google E-E-A-T Verified Authority

Commercial references backed by real job site photo proofs, certified compaction specs, and a 4.9/5.0 rating across 100+ commercial projects.

USDOT 2568168 · General Liability Protected

Project photos

Before and after proof that earns trust.

Look at the finish, the edges, the equipment, the drive-thru lanes, and the scale of the lots. A paving contractor should be able to show completed work before asking for your business.

Before/after proof from Richmond, Chesterfield, and Henrico projects
Restaurant lot resurfacing around high-traffic retail corridors
Driveway and private-lane work across Chester and Midlothian neighborhoods
Project records with scope clarity before work begins
Before condition of weathered commercial asphalt lot in Central Virginia
Before: oxidized lot surface
After resurfacing condition for residential asphalt driveway in Richmond by J. Worden and Sons
After: premium driveway finish
Before condition of mixed-use access lane with visible wear and patching
Before: access-lane failure signs
After paving condition showing large estate driveway restoration in Chesterfield
After: estate driveway restoration
Before condition at restaurant parking lot with aged pavement and striping wear
Before: restaurant lot deterioration
After condition at quick-service restaurant lot with fresh asphalt and defined striping
After: completed restaurant lot

They looked at the base, drainage, and traffic first. The scope made sense before we ever talked about price.

Commercial property owner

Parking lot repair and resurfacing

The crew respected the property, kept the edges clean, and left the driveway looking finished, not just paved.

Virginia homeowner

Residential driveway paving

The photos, scope notes, and phasing plan made the commercial work easy to approve and easy to track.

Commercial customer

Commercial asphalt and site work

Three Generations of Real Work Proof

From our grandfather's first residential driveway to multi-million dollar commercial lots and 100+ KFC franchise store projects, the Worden name stands for uncompromised quality in Virginia since 1984.

Est. 1984

The Foundation — Residential Paving Excellence

Founded by J. Worden Sr. after 30+ years in the roofing industry, transitioning a legacy of hard work into asphalt paving. He built the company on a simple promise: "Do it right the first time."

Goochland Estate Driveway Paving
Residential EstateGoochland, VA

Goochland Estate Driveway Paving

Chesterfield Custom Circular Driveway
Custom LayoutChesterfield, VA

Chesterfield Custom Circular Driveway

Richmond Estate Asphalt Entrance
Estate DrivewayRichmond, VA

Richmond Estate Asphalt Entrance

Windsor Farms Luxury Residential Entrance
Luxury PavingWindsor Farms, VA

Windsor Farms Luxury Residential Entrance

Custom Asphalt Driveway with Brick Edging
Brick Edging DetailHenrico, VA

Custom Asphalt Driveway with Brick Edging

Chesterfield Residential Driveway Resurfacing
Driveway ResurfacingChesterfield, VA

Chesterfield Residential Driveway Resurfacing

Precision Sub-Base Driveway Preparation
Sub-Base PrepRichmond, VA

Precision Sub-Base Driveway Preparation

New Kent Residential Driveway Paving
Residential PavingNew Kent, VA

New Kent Residential Driveway Paving

Goochland Estate Driveway Paving
Residential EstateGoochland, VA

Goochland Estate Driveway Paving

Chesterfield Custom Circular Driveway
Custom LayoutChesterfield, VA

Chesterfield Custom Circular Driveway

Richmond Estate Asphalt Entrance
Estate DrivewayRichmond, VA

Richmond Estate Asphalt Entrance

Windsor Farms Luxury Residential Entrance
Luxury PavingWindsor Farms, VA

Windsor Farms Luxury Residential Entrance

Custom Asphalt Driveway with Brick Edging
Brick Edging DetailHenrico, VA

Custom Asphalt Driveway with Brick Edging

Chesterfield Residential Driveway Resurfacing
Driveway ResurfacingChesterfield, VA

Chesterfield Residential Driveway Resurfacing

Precision Sub-Base Driveway Preparation
Sub-Base PrepRichmond, VA

Precision Sub-Base Driveway Preparation

New Kent Residential Driveway Paving
Residential PavingNew Kent, VA

New Kent Residential Driveway Paving

Est. 2015

A New Era of Leadership — Commercial Growth

GW George takes the helm after working alongside his grandfather since the age of 14. We expanded our commercial footprint, bringing national-level quality to the Richmond area while keeping our family-first values intact.

Richmond Commercial Parking Lot Reconstruction
Lot ReconstructionRichmond, VA

Richmond Commercial Parking Lot Reconstruction

Walgreens ADA Ramp & Handicap Parking Upgrade
ADA UpgradeRichmond, VA

Walgreens ADA Ramp & Handicap Parking Upgrade

Midlothian Turnpike Dealership Resurfacing
Commercial DealershipMidlothian, VA

Midlothian Turnpike Dealership Resurfacing

CVS Pharmacy Parking Lot Paving & Tie-In
Retail ParkingHenrico, VA

CVS Pharmacy Parking Lot Paving & Tie-In

Industrial Park Heavy Asphalt Milling & Overlay
Heavy MillingRichmond, VA

Industrial Park Heavy Asphalt Milling & Overlay

Commercial Plaza Polymer Sealcoating & Striping
Sealcoating & LinesGlen Allen, VA

Commercial Plaza Polymer Sealcoating & Striping

Heavy Commercial Asphalt Paver Operation
Heavy EquipmentChesterfield, VA

Heavy Commercial Asphalt Paver Operation

CVS Commercial Access & Entrance Repairs
Commercial RepairsRichmond, VA

CVS Commercial Access & Entrance Repairs

Richmond Commercial Parking Lot Reconstruction
Lot ReconstructionRichmond, VA

Richmond Commercial Parking Lot Reconstruction

Walgreens ADA Ramp & Handicap Parking Upgrade
ADA UpgradeRichmond, VA

Walgreens ADA Ramp & Handicap Parking Upgrade

Midlothian Turnpike Dealership Resurfacing
Commercial DealershipMidlothian, VA

Midlothian Turnpike Dealership Resurfacing

CVS Pharmacy Parking Lot Paving & Tie-In
Retail ParkingHenrico, VA

CVS Pharmacy Parking Lot Paving & Tie-In

Industrial Park Heavy Asphalt Milling & Overlay
Heavy MillingRichmond, VA

Industrial Park Heavy Asphalt Milling & Overlay

Commercial Plaza Polymer Sealcoating & Striping
Sealcoating & LinesGlen Allen, VA

Commercial Plaza Polymer Sealcoating & Striping

Heavy Commercial Asphalt Paver Operation
Heavy EquipmentChesterfield, VA

Heavy Commercial Asphalt Paver Operation

CVS Commercial Access & Entrance Repairs
Commercial RepairsRichmond, VA

CVS Commercial Access & Entrance Repairs

Est. Today

The Third Generation — KFC National Franchise Program

The legacy continues. Paving, sealcoating and resurfacing programmes across a national KFC portfolio — eleven states from Michigan to Texas to New Jersey — plus ground-up restaurant construction as general contractor. The Atlanta metro alone ran to well over a hundred restaurants.

QSR restaurant programme
KFC Franchise

QSR restaurant programme

QSR restaurant programme
KFC Franchise

QSR restaurant programme

QSR restaurant programme
KFC Franchise

QSR restaurant programme

QSR restaurant programme
KFC Franchise

QSR restaurant programme

QSR restaurant programme
KFC Franchise

QSR restaurant programme

QSR restaurant programme
KFC Franchise

QSR restaurant programme

QSR restaurant programme
KFC Franchise

QSR restaurant programme

QSR restaurant programme
KFC Franchise

QSR restaurant programme

QSR restaurant programme
KFC Franchise

QSR restaurant programme

QSR restaurant programme
KFC Franchise

QSR restaurant programme

QSR restaurant programme
KFC Franchise

QSR restaurant programme

QSR restaurant programme
KFC Franchise

QSR restaurant programme

QSR restaurant programme
KFC Franchise

QSR restaurant programme

QSR restaurant programme
KFC Franchise

QSR restaurant programme

QSR restaurant programme
KFC Franchise

QSR restaurant programme

QSR restaurant programme
KFC Franchise

QSR restaurant programme

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