Asphalt Paving in Island, KY

Asphalt paving in Island starts with the name. The town is named for Judge William Worthington's early 1800s estate of about 8 square miles, called "The Island" because floodwaters from the Green River and nearby rivers cut it off from the surrounding land. Island sits in southeastern McLean County at about 449 feet and had 429 residents in 2020.

Ground that holds water

Land that floods tends to have soils that stay wet. A driveway on wet ground needs a deeper compacted stone base and a crowned surface so rain runs off instead of soaking in. We also look at the ditch along the road; a culvert that is too small or clogged backs water up onto the driveway.

Railroad origins

The Owensboro and Nashville Railroad arrived in 1872, and the station and post office were called Island Station; the name was shortened to Island in 1882. The post office had operated as Worthington from 1829 to 1860. Older homes near the center date from the railroad years.

Roads

US 431 runs through the city at its junction with KY 85, 3 miles north to Livermore and 23 miles north to Owensboro, 11 miles south to Central City. KY 85 runs 10 miles east to Centertown and 7 miles west to Sacramento. Entrances on those state routes need a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet permit for access.

Small-town jobs

Most work in Island is residential driveways, gravel conversions on larger lots, and church and small business lots. Small jobs may carry a minimum charge, and grouping work with neighbors can help.

Seasons

Hot summers dry out asphalt; wet springs test drainage. Sealcoating every few years and fall crack sealing help.

Pricing

National guides list new asphalt driveways at about $5 to $12 or more per square foot (HomeGuide). On wet ground, a deeper base adds to the cost. Angi lists culverts at about $1,500 to $5,000, and a properly sized culvert at the road often solves the water problem. Small jobs may carry a minimum charge. We visit, measure and give a written quote that lists base, paving and drainage separately. Paving runs from spring through fall, on dry ground.

What we do in Island

• Driveway replacement and gravel conversions
• Culverts and drainage
• Church and business lots
• Sealcoating and repairs

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