Asphalt Paving in Evansville, IN

Asphalt paving in Evansville is a hot-weather job much of the year. The city averages 41 days a year at 90 degrees or higher, the July average high is about 88.6, and the record is 111, set on July 28, 1930. Evansville had 117,298 residents in 2020 on about 47.4 square miles, sitting at about 384 feet on a meander of the Ohio River.

Heat and asphalt

Days in the 90s soften asphalt, and black pavement in full sun runs far hotter than the air. Driveways and lots that were laid thin or compacted poorly scuff where tires turn and rut where vehicles sit. We compact new asphalt thoroughly, ask you to stay off it until it has cooled and set, and recommend sealcoating every few years so the sun does not dry out the surface.

Frost-free season

The average last freeze is April 7 and the first is October 26, giving about 201 frost-free days. That is a long paving season. Most new paving happens from April into October, and crack sealing is best in the fall before freezing nights return.

Levees and drainage

The Ohio River flood of 1937 covered about 500 city blocks, and the city was placed under martial law. Taller levees and floodwalls followed, and they now hide the river behind earthen berms and concrete walls. Inside the levees, much of the city is flat. Flat driveways and lots need a deliberate slope to shed rain, and we plan that on every job.

Historic neighborhoods

Thirteen Evansville neighborhoods are historic districts on the National Register, including Riverside, a few blocks east of downtown with tree-lined brick streets. Older homes there often have narrow driveways or rear parking pads. We plan transitions carefully where asphalt meets brick or concrete.

Roads

I-69 runs along the eastern side of the city, and the Lloyd Expressway crosses the north side. Driveways and entrances on Indiana state roads fall under INDOT; on city streets, we check local requirements before work at the curb.

Commercial lots

Evansville's economy includes chemicals, transportation equipment and food manufacturing, plus several large headquarters. Commercial lots need thicker drive lanes, working drains and restriping with the accessible spaces the 2010 ADA Standards require.

Pricing

HomeGuide lists new asphalt driveways at about $5 to $12 or more per square foot nationally and sealcoating at $1 to $2. HomeAdvisor lists commercial lots at about $2 to $4.50 per square foot. For older homes in the historic districts, removal of old layers and careful transitions add to the cost; for newer homes on the east side, sealing and crack sealing are often all that is needed. Your written quote separates each item. We schedule paving in the April-to-October frost-free window and give specific cure times on hot days.

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