Why the base matters in Willisville
Flat ground with some rolling hills means runoff moves slowly once it leaves the higher spots. Clay-heavy soils common across southern Illinois hold that water near the surface, and freeze-thaw winters push it back up through the pavement. We dig out weak soil, compact rock in layers and shape the grade so rain runs off.
A cheap bid usually gets cheap somewhere you cannot see. Ask what depth of stone goes down, how thick the asphalt is after rolling, and who fixes it if water still stands.
Compacted asphaltTypically 2 to 3 in. for a car drive
Stone baseTypically 4 to 8 in., compacted
Drive on itUsually 2 to 3 days, longer in heat
First sealcoatTypically 6 to 12 months after paving
Typical ranges. Your Willisville estimate is sized to the soil, the traffic and the drainage on your property.