Founded 1904 on the Arroyo Colorado

Asphalt Paving in Harlingen, TX

A city at the junction of I-69E and I-2 with postwar neighborhoods, newer subdivisions and plenty of commercial lots.

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Paving Across Harlingen

Asphalt paving in Harlingen covers neighborhoods from several different eras. Lon C. Hill founded the town in 1904 and named it for Harlingen in the Netherlands; it was incorporated in 1910 with 1,126 people. The big jump came with the military: Harlingen Army Air Field and later Harlingen Air Force Base helped push the population from 23,229 in 1950 to 41,207 in 1960. By 2020 the city had 71,829 residents and 28,512 housing units. That means a large stock of postwar and 1960s homes whose driveways have been through many decades, alongside newer subdivisions on the edges of town.

Postwar and mid-century homes

Older driveways in established Harlingen neighborhoods often have a thin base by today's standards. They show it with cracks across the whole surface, edges broken off, and dips where water collects. On these, we usually recommend tearing out, rebuilding the base for the clay underneath, and paving fresh. If the base turns out to be in decent shape, an overlay with milled edges is a cheaper option.

Newer subdivisions

Driveways in newer parts of town tend to need protection more than replacement. Crack sealing before the rainy months and sealcoat every few years keep them in good shape for much longer.

Commercial and industrial lots

Harlingen sits where US 77 (I-69E) and US 83 (I-2) meet, and Valley International Airport, on the former air base, is the Valley's air cargo hub. Warehouses, shops, offices and medical buildings near these corridors need lots built for trucks. We design heavier sections for truck lanes and loading areas and phase the work so you stay open.

City rules

The City of Harlingen permit guide lists driveway approaches and curb cuts among projects that require permits, notes that right-of-way or curb-cut approval may be needed even when a building permit is not, and requires curb-cut and sidewalk contractors to register yearly. The city's Paving Division maintains about 323 miles of streets, and street resurfacing is done through the City Commission's Street Improvement Program, so the street in front of your house is the city's job, while the driveway and approach work start with a permit conversation.

Weather

Harlingen averages 28.20 inches of rain a year with a September peak of 5.76 inches, and its record high is 108 degrees. We pave early on summer days, seal in dry stretches and fill cracks before the wet season.

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Harlingen Paving Notes

Approach and curb-cut permits. The City of Harlingen permit guide lists driveway approaches and curb cuts as projects requiring permits, and requires curb-cut and sidewalk contractors to register with the city every year.
City street work. The Public Works Paving Division maintains about 323 miles of paved and unpaved streets, patches potholes, repairs Harlingen WaterWorks street cuts and mills and overlays streets under the City Commission's Street Improvement Program.
Rain and heat. Harlingen averages 28.20 inches of rain a year, with September the wettest month at 5.76 inches. The record high is 108 degrees and the record low 14 degrees.
Clay underfoot. The Harlingen soil series, typed in Cameron County, is 60 to 75 percent clay with very slow permeability, and its cracks stay open 150 to 210 days in most years.
Air base growth. Wartime and Air Force installations pushed Harlingen from 23,229 people in 1950 to 41,207 in 1960; the air base closed in 1962 and its airfield became Valley International Airport.

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Harlingen Questions

Do I need a city permit to replace my Harlingen driveway?

If the work includes the driveway approach or a curb cut, the city permit guide says a permit is required. Paving only on your property, tied into the existing approach, is a different case. We confirm with you at the estimate.

Will the city repave my street when I redo my driveway?

No. Street work is scheduled by the city through its Street Improvement Program. We tie your driveway into the existing approach or street edge.

My driveway is from the 1960s. Can it be saved?

Sometimes, with an overlay, if the base is firm. Many driveways from that era have thin bases that have broken down on clay, in which case replacement lasts much longer.

Do you pave near the airport and industrial areas?

Yes. We build commercial and industrial lots with heavier truck lanes and phase work to keep operations moving.

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