Originally named Diaz

Asphalt Paving in San Benito, TX

Older neighborhoods and low ground between Harlingen and Brownsville where drainage drives every paving decision.

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

Low Ground and Long History

Asphalt paving in San Benito starts with the elevation: the city sits at about 36 feet above sea level, even lower than Harlingen, on flat ground where rainwater lingers. San Benito was incorporated in 1911 on an original 1,280-acre townsite. It was first called Diaz, after Porfirio Díaz, and later renamed San Benito in honor of pioneer rancher Benjamin Hicks. With 24,861 residents and 9,403 housing units in 2020, it is the second-largest city in our area after Harlingen.

Water is the main enemy

On low, flat ground, water that is not directed somewhere ends up soaking into the edges of pavement. Clay soils in this part of Cameron County drain very slowly. Together, they soften the base under a driveway until it sinks and cracks. Every driveway and lot we build in San Benito gets a designed slope to the street or a swale, and we look at downspouts and sprinklers that wet the pavement.

Older driveways

Many San Benito homes are decades old, and the driveways show it. Where the base has failed, we remove the old asphalt, dig out wet soil, rebuild the base and pave. Where the surface is worn but the base holds, an overlay or a seal job may be enough.

Businesses and churches

Lots along the main roads and around churches benefit from patching, sealing and restriping on a schedule. We keep part of the lot open while we work and lay out accessible spaces to the 2010 ADA Standards when restriping.

Permits

Driveway approaches and curb cuts on city streets are handled by the City of San Benito. Lots on I-69E frontage deal with TxDOT. We check which applies before scheduling. Call (956) 741-2928 or get a free estimate.

San Benito Facts That Affect Paving

Name change. San Benito was first named Diaz, after Porfirio Díaz, and later renamed to honor pioneer rancher Benjamin Hicks. It was incorporated in 1911 on a 1,280-acre townsite.
Low elevation. San Benito sits at 36 feet above sea level and covers 16.14 square miles.
Housing. The 2020 census counted 24,861 residents and 9,403 housing units in San Benito, 14.3 percent vacant.

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San Benito Questions

Why does my San Benito driveway hold water?

The ground is low and flat, and many older driveways were not built with enough slope. Replacing the driveway lets us correct the grade toward the street.

Should I patch or replace?

If the damage is limited and the base is firm, patching works. Widespread cracking and sinking mean the base has failed, and replacement is the better spend.

Do you restripe church lots?

Yes, scheduled around services, with accessible spaces laid out to current standards.

Who handles driveway approach permits?

The City of San Benito for city streets, and TxDOT for state highway frontage.

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