Asphalt Paving in Beaver Dam, KY

Asphalt paving in Beaver Dam serves a town built at a crossroads. Beaver Dam sits at the junction of US 62 and US 231, and Main Street is US 231. The town was established in 1800, incorporated in 1873, and named for the Beaver Dam Baptist Church, which predates it by decades. Beaver Dam had 3,531 residents in 2020 on about 3 square miles, at about 410 feet.

Growth in the 1960s and 70s

Beaver Dam grew from 1,648 residents in 1960 to 2,622 in 1970 and 3,185 in 1980. Homes and driveways from that period are now 45 to 65 years old. Most have been resurfaced at least once. We check the base before recommending a new overlay or a full replacement.

Highway businesses

With two US highways meeting in town, Beaver Dam has plenty of businesses that depend on easy access: gas stations, restaurants, shops and offices. Their lots and entrances carry steady traffic and trucks. We build drive lanes and entrances thicker than parking stalls, and restripe with required accessible spaces. Entrances on US 231 and US 62 need a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet permit for access.

Climate

Beaver Dam's humid subtropical climate means hot, humid summers and mild to cool winters. Heat softens asphalt and storms test drainage. Proper compaction, a crowned surface and sealcoating every few years help.

Rolling ground

Ohio County is rolling country, so many driveways slope. Sloped driveways need runoff control: crown, berm edges and drains or swales at the bottom.

Pricing

HomeGuide lists new asphalt driveways at about $5 to $12 or more per square foot nationally and resurfacing at $3 to $7. For business lots, HomeAdvisor lists about $2 to $4.50 per square foot or $400 to $1,130 per space. Entrances and drive lanes cost more per square foot than stalls because they are built thicker. Sealcoating runs about $1 to $2 per square foot for driveways and about $0.15 to $0.30 for lots (HomeAdvisor). We list each item on a written quote. Commercial work is phased so you can stay open, and residential work runs from spring through fall. If your lot needs restriping, we lay out the accessible spaces required under the 2010 ADA Standards.

What we do in Beaver Dam

• Driveway replacement and resurfacing
• Business lots and entrances
• Sealcoating and striping
• Repairs

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