Asphalt Paving in Steilacoom, WA

Asphalt paving in Steilacoom calls for some care. Steilacoom was incorporated on April 22, 1854, the first town in Washington Territory to incorporate, and its historic district includes 68 contributing properties. It served as the Pierce County seat from 1852 until 1880. The town is small, about 2 square miles at 213 feet, and it had 6,727 residents in 2020, up 12.4 percent from 2010.

Older homes and narrow lots

Many Steilacoom homes sit on older, narrower lots, often on slopes facing the Sound. Driveways may be short and steep, or long and narrow, and many have been patched over the years. We look at how water moves down the lot, where the driveway meets the street and how the edges are supported before recommending replacement or repair.

Slopes and runoff

On sloped lots, water runs down the driveway. Without grading to guide it off, it undercuts the edges. We set slope to steer runoff into lawns or swales and compact the base in layers so it stays put.

Historic character

In a town with this much history, appearance matters. Clean edges, neat transitions to walkways and garage slabs, and a uniform surface help a driveway fit its street. If your property is in the historic district, check with the town about any design rules before changing a driveway's size or location.

Permits

If your project changes a driveway approach in the public right-of-way, check with the Town of Steilacoom first. We raise it during the estimate.

Upkeep

Crack sealing before the rainy season and sealcoating every few years in dry weather keep a driveway in good condition.

What a Steilacoom estimate covers

We measure, check slope and drainage, look at how the edges and street transition are holding up, and note any trees close to the drive. The written quote lists removal, base work, asphalt thickness and edges separately so you can see what each part costs.

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