Driveways, parking lots and farm lanes paved in Irvington where Route 177 meets US 51, with 25% off.
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Main routes: Route 51 and Route 177
Named for Washington Irving and built where Route 177 ends at US 51, Irvington gets steady through traffic on a highway that runs from Centralia down to I-64 at Richview. Driveways and parking lots are the work here, along with church and community property, shop pads and the farm lanes outside town.
The upland around here is loess over a till plain with slow-draining claypan underneath. That soil decides how a pavement ages more than the asphalt on top does. We remove what will not hold, compact aggregate in layers, set a grade that moves water off and roll hot mix to a dense finish. Free estimates, 25% off, and one number to call: (866) 490-7680.
A driveway on claypan ground needs a base that stays dry and a surface that sheds water fast. We take out soft material first, since compacting wet clay accomplishes nothing, then build rock in layers and set the cross slope before any asphalt. Hot mix goes down typically 2 to 3 inches compacted for cars and pickups, heavier where trucks turn in.
Driveway pavingLots near the US 51 junction take highway traffic and delivery trucks. Church, park and community building lots fill in bursts. We build the base to the heavy end of what uses the lot, keep the grade running to a low point away from doors, and set the entrance so a turning truck is not riding the edge of the pavement.
Parking lot pavingFarm lanes, private roads and access drives out toward the fields want drainage first. We keep ditches open, crown the surface and compact the base so the wheel paths do not soften in a wet spring. On a long lane with light use, chip seal over a sound base is a lower-cost surface that still works.
Road constructionA lot of rural pavement near Irvington fails at the edges, where water gets under the asphalt and tires break the shoulder down. Overlays, edge rebuilds and better drainage are often the fix. When the base is gone, we rebuild it before we pave.
Asphalt paving
Claypan holds water within a foot or two of the surface. A wet base under asphalt cannot carry a load, and winter freeze-thaw lifts and drops what is above it repeatedly. That is why we spend time on grade and compaction. The surface is the part you see, and the base is the part that decides how long it lasts.
When you compare bids, ask each contractor for three numbers in writing: the compacted asphalt thickness, the base depth, and what happens to the water. Those three decide how long the surface lasts.
Typical ranges. Your Irvington estimate is sized to the soil, the traffic and the drainage on your property.
Straight answers for Irvington homeowners and property managers. Anything else, call (866) 490-7680.
With a proper base and drainage, many residential drives run a long time with periodic crack filling and seal coating. Without those, the same drive can start breaking up within a few seasons. Maintenance and drainage matter more than the original thickness.
Yes. US 51 runs from Irvington north toward Centralia and south to I-64 at Richview, and we cover that stretch plus Ashley, Hoyleton and the rest of Washington County, along with greater St. Louis. Estimates are free and 25% off applies.
Typically a compacted crushed-stone base several inches deep on firm soil, with soft spots dug out first, and that holds for any Irvington driveway. On clay soils that hold water, a thicker base and good slope matter even more. The estimate states the base depth so there are no surprises.
Usually yes, and it is a common question on Irvington lanes. We plan the approach before the day of paving, and building a turnaround into the job often costs less than you would expect while making the drive far more usable.
We pave all around Irvington, across Washington County and the rest of greater St. Louis on both sides of the river.
| Town | County | Miles from Irvington |
|---|---|---|
| Wamac, IL | Clinton County | 3.7 |
| Richview, IL | Washington County | 4.5 |
| Hoyleton, IL | Washington County | 6.1 |
| Centralia, IL | Marion County | 6.1 |
| Walnut Hill, IL | Marion County | 6.8 |
| Ashley, IL | Washington County | 7.8 |
| Central City, IL | Marion County | 7.8 |
| Hoffman, IL | Clinton County | 9.0 |
| Junction City, IL | Marion County | 9.6 |
| Woodlawn, IL | Jefferson County | 10.2 |
Free on-site estimates and 25% off. Driveways, parking lots and private roads in Irvington and the towns around it.
Tell us what you want paved and where. We'll call to set up a time to walk the site, measure, and give you a written quote with your 25% off.