Asphalt Paving in West St. Paul, MN

Asphalt paving in West St. Paul usually means replacing driveways on established, compact lots. The city covers only about five square miles and has been fully settled for decades. It had 7,955 residents in 1950, grew to 18,802 by 1970, and has held near 20,000 since. Many homes date from the postwar years, and their driveways have been patched, sealed and overlaid more times than anyone remembers.

Working in tight quarters

Narrow side driveways between houses, detached garages at the back of the lot and short runs to the street are common. Equipment access matters, and so does protecting the neighbor's lawn, fence and foundation. We plan the removal and paving sequence around the space and use smaller equipment where needed.

What older driveways need

After fifty-plus Minnesota winters, the base under many West St. Paul driveways has settled unevenly. Typical problems include a dip at the garage, an apron that has dropped below the street, and edges breaking toward the house. A new layer on top would only add height. Removing the old asphalt, correcting the base and repaving restores both grade and drainage, and it keeps water from running toward the foundation.

Drainage toward the house

On small lots, the driveway may be the main path for roof and lawn runoff. If it slopes toward the house or garage, water ends up where it does the most damage. We check slope at the estimate and correct it in the base.

Robert Street businesses

Robert Street runs as a 2.5-mile retail strip through the city, with Highway 52, Highway 62 and I-494 nearby. Business lots along it carry steady traffic and winter plowing. We patch, crack seal, sealcoat, overlay and restripe them in phases.

Detached garages and long side runs

Many West St. Paul homes have a detached garage near the back of the lot with a single-lane driveway running along the house. That narrow strip collects roof water from the house, and the edge nearest the foundation is often where it fails. When we rebuild these driveways, we slope them slightly away from the house and make sure downspouts discharge where water can leave the pavement.

Replacing concrete with asphalt

Some older driveways here are concrete slabs that have cracked and heaved. Replacing them with asphalt is common. The concrete comes out, the base is rebuilt and compacted, and asphalt is placed in one continuous surface without joints. We check with the city about the approach if the concrete apron at the street is also being changed.

Nature center neighborhoods

The Thomas Irvine Dodge Nature Center's West St. Paul location borders quieter residential streets with mature trees. Shade and leaf litter there mean we pick dry, warm days for sealing and clean cracks thoroughly before filling.

Free estimates

We visit, measure and check base and drainage, then send a written quote. Call (651) 677-2476 or

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