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Under ten feet above sea level

Asphalt Paving in Laguna Vista, TX

A growing bayside town of homes and second homes near Port Isabel.

  • No-cost site visit and written estimate
  • Every line of the job priced on paper before work starts
  • Drainage and soil checked before a single ton of asphalt is ordered
Asphalt Paving in Laguna Vista, TX

Coastal Driveways in Laguna Vista

Asphalt paving in Laguna Vista is coastal residential work. The town sits at about 9.8 feet above sea level near Port Isabel, and it grew from 3,117 residents in 2010 to 3,520 in 2020. Of its 1,869 housing units, 20.1 percent were counted as vacant in 2020, many of them second homes.

Low, wet ground

At under 10 feet of elevation, the water table is close to the surface, especially after storms. Driveways need enough compacted base to stay above it and a grade that moves water off quickly.

Second homes

If you are away for months, sealing and crack sealing before you leave keep sun and rain from damaging the surface. We can schedule while you are away.

Storm aftermath

After heavy rain or a tropical storm, look for new soft spots and cracks. We repair them by rebuilding the base, not just topping them off.

Permits

Approaches on town streets are handled by the Town of Laguna Vista.

Resurfacing and replacement

Many Laguna Vista driveways are still structurally sound but faded and rough from salt air and sun. An overlay with milled edges, or a sealcoat, restores them. Where the base has been saturated and failed, replacement over a deeper base is the lasting fix.

Salt and sun

Coastal sun and salt air speed up the aging of asphalt. Resealing toward the short end of the 2 to 10 year range HomeGuide gives is usually right here.

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Laguna Vista Facts That Affect Paving

  • Very low elevation. Laguna Vista sits at about 9.8 feet above sea level.
  • Growth. The town grew from 3,117 residents in 2010 to 3,520 in 2020, a 12.9 percent increase.
  • Housing. Laguna Vista had 1,869 housing units in 2020, 20.1 percent of them vacant.
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Laguna Vista Questions

How do you build a driveway on low coastal ground?

With a deeper compacted base and a designed slope so water leaves quickly.

Can you work while I am away?

Yes. We agree on scope in writing and send photos.

Should I seal before hurricane season?

Seal in dry weather, and fill cracks before the wet months.

Who handles approach permits?

The Town of Laguna Vista.

Does salt air hurt asphalt?

It adds to sun and water exposure. Keeping the surface sealed and cracks filled is the best protection.

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