Asphalt Paving in Shelton, WA

Asphalt paving in Shelton is built for heavy rain. Shelton sits on Oakland Bay at the southwest end of Puget Sound and averages 65.17 inches of precipitation a year, about 15 inches more than Olympia. July is the only truly dry month, with less than an inch on average. The town averages about 9 inches of snow a year and a January mean low of 32.9 degrees. Pavement here sits wet for much of the year, so drainage and base quality decide how long it lasts.

A timber town

Shelton incorporated in 1890 and is named after David Shelton. For decades the Simpson Timber Company mill dominated the downtown waterfront, until it was sold to Sierra Pacific Industries in 2015. Log trucks and mill traffic are part of life here, and lots that carry heavy vehicles need thicker asphalt and base than a typical home driveway.

Building for wet ground

With this much rain, a driveway that holds water will fail early. We grade every surface to shed water, check where downspouts and runoff go, and dig out soft subgrade and replace it with compacted crushed rock. On steeper lots above the bay, we guide water off the surface so it does not run down the length of the driveway and cut along the edges.

Moss, shade and debris

Shelton is surrounded by forest, and many lots are shaded. Moss and needles hold water on the surface. Keeping the driveway clear, sealing cracks each fall and sealcoating in the driest weeks of summer all help.

Permits

If your project changes a driveway approach in the street right-of-way, check with the City of Shelton or Mason County first, depending on your location. We raise it during the estimate.

Scheduling

The paving season in Shelton is short. We book driveways and lots for the drier months and leave room in the schedule for weather.

What drives the price

In Shelton, the biggest swings in price come from how much wet or organic soil has to be dug out and replaced, how far the asphalt has to be hauled, and how steep the driveway is. We explain each of those in the written quote so you know where the money goes.

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