Driveway and lot paving in Ozora, at the I-55 exit 143 crossroads south of Ste. Genevieve.
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Main routes: I-55
I-55 exit 143 is signed for Ozora, where Routes N, J and M come together about eight miles south of Ste. Genevieve. The paving work here follows that pattern: farm and home driveways off the lettered routes, lots at churches and businesses near the exit, and shop or equipment pads on the ground between.
The name was coined in 1901 from the word Ozark, after the post office name Ozark was rejected, and the community grew near the older German settlement of New Bremen. Ste. Genevieve County has a karst plain marked with sinkholes and sinkhole ponds, which changes how water moves underground. That is worth knowing before a drive gets built. Call (866) 490-7680 for a free estimate, and you get 25% off.
Country drives out here run long and often cross low ground. We shape the grade and cross drainage first so runoff leaves the drive instead of traveling down it, dig out soft material, compact rock in layers, then place hot mix, typically 2 to 3 inches compacted for cars and pickups and thicker where a farm truck runs. A long lane can be paved in phases if that works better for the budget.
Driveway pavingChurches, small businesses near the interchange and farm shop yards are the lots out here. Each gets a base sized to what parks on it, a grade that moves water to a ditch, and a heavier entrance where vehicles turn in off a lettered route. For a yard that needs a surface more than a finish, recycled asphalt millings hold up well and cost less.
Parking lot pavingFarm lanes, field roads and private drives shared among a few households are steady work in this part of the county. A crowned surface over a compacted base keeps the wheel paths from holding water, and ditching keeps the base dry. Chip seal fits a lightly traveled lane. Asphalt is worth it where grain trucks and equipment run regularly.
Road constructionOut around Ozora, general asphalt work often means shop pads, machine-shed aprons, turnarounds for trucks and trailers, and the stretch of lane where gravel keeps washing out. We build those with drainage and heavy tires in mind.
Asphalt paving
Karst country means water can disappear underground in one place and pool in another, and sinkhole ground can settle unevenly. We look for soft or slumping areas before building, remove what will not compact and shape drainage to keep water away from those spots. Freeze and thaw does the rest of the damage wherever water is allowed to sit under a surface.
Bids are only comparable when they spell out the same things: base depth, compacted thickness, how edges are finished, and where water is meant to go. Ask for those before you pick a number.
Typical ranges. Your Ozora estimate is sized to the soil, the traffic and the drainage on your property.
Straight answers for Ozora homeowners and property managers. Anything else, call (866) 490-7680.
It can be. Ground that settles unevenly will crack any surface laid over it. We check the subgrade, avoid building over an obvious soft or slumping area, and keep surface water directed away. If something looks unstable, we will tell you before quoting the work.
Yes. We work near the exit, in Ste. Genevieve, St. Mary, Weingarten and the surrounding county, plus greater St. Louis on both sides of the river. Driveways, parking lots, farm lanes and private roads all get a free estimate, and you get 25% off.
Hot-mix asphalt needs warm air and warm ground to compact properly, and the plants serving Ozora typically run from spring into late fall. Winter is a good time to get your estimate and book a spot for the season.
Not usually. If the subgrade under a Ozora lane is soft, stone alone just sinks into it. The fix is digging out the soft spots and rebuilding in compacted layers so the base has something to sit on.
We pave all around Ozora, across Ste. Genevieve County and the rest of greater St. Louis on both sides of the river.
| Town | County | Miles from Ozora |
|---|---|---|
| St. Mary, MO | Ste. Genevieve County | 5.6 |
| Ste. Genevieve, MO | Ste. Genevieve County | 7.8 |
| Kaskaskia, IL | Randolph County | 8.4 |
| Brewer, MO | Perry County | 9.1 |
| Weingarten, MO | Ste. Genevieve County | 9.3 |
| Lithium, MO | Perry County | 9.4 |
| Grayhawk, MO | Ste. Genevieve County | 11.3 |
| Ellis Grove, IL | Randolph County | 12.7 |
| Chester, IL | Randolph County | 12.9 |
| Perryville, MO | Perry County | 13.4 |
Free on-site estimates and 25% off. Driveways, parking lots and private roads in Ozora 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.