Asphalt Paving in Encinal, TX

Asphalt paving in Encinal combines small-town driveways and highway lots. Railroad officials named the town for the Spanish word for oak grove. It sits on I-35 at exit 38, north of Laredo, at about 558 feet of elevation, and had 540 residents and 256 housing units in 2020.

Highway business lots

Fuel stops and businesses near the interstate see tractor-trailers. Those lots need truck-ready sections at entrances, fuel islands and parking, plus clear striping to separate trucks and cars.

Homes

Older driveways and caliche drives are typical. We replace failed asphalt over a rebuilt base and convert caliche where owners want a paved surface.

Caliche

Caliche is the base material of choice across this part of South Texas because it is local and cheap. It is firm when dry, but it softens when it gets wet. So we compact firm caliche, replace anything that has rutted or pumped mud, and grade so storm water leaves quickly.

Permits and travel

Access onto the I-35 frontage goes through TxDOT. We group Encinal and Cotulla jobs along I-35. Call (956) 634-2265 or get a free estimate.

Costs

HomeAdvisor lists new asphalt lots at $2 to $4.50 per square foot, and HomeGuide puts parking stall striping at $4 to $5 per stall. Truck-ready sections cost more than the car parking areas because of the extra base and asphalt.

Heat and trucks

On hot afternoons, parked trailers sink their landing gear into soft asphalt. Concrete pads or steel plates under trailer parking areas prevent the dents and ruts.

Small-town driveways

In town, a typical driveway is short, so a minimum charge can apply. We let you know up front.