Asphalt Paving in Oilton, TX

Asphalt paving in Oilton is rural work on some of the highest ground in Webb County. The town was originally called Torrecillas and was renamed in 1922, the year oil was discovered nearby. It sits about 32 miles east of Laredo at about 860 feet of elevation and had 270 residents in 2020 on 1.4 square miles.

Drainage on higher ground

Up here water does leave faster than in the river towns, but a summer cloudburst on bare caliche still sends sheets of runoff across a drive. We shape each drive so that water crosses it or runs off the side without eating away the edges, and if your drive crosses a bar ditch, we will tell you whether it needs a culvert.

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.

Equipment and trailers

Rural properties often see trailers and heavy pickups. We build entrances and parking areas heavier than the rest of the drive.

Scheduling

We group Oilton with Mirando City and Bruni work. Road-edge work is coordinated with Webb County or TxDOT. Call (956) 634-2265 or get a free estimate.

Costs

HomeGuide puts asphalt at $5 to $12 or more per square foot, and Angi lists site prep and leveling at $1 to $2 per square foot. On rural lots with uneven ground, leveling is often a real part of the cost, so we list it separately.

Heat

In full sun, new asphalt needs 3 to 5 days before parking in hot weather, and sealing every few years after it cures.

Equipment on hot asphalt

Outriggers, jack stands and trailer tongues sitting on hot asphalt leave dents. Plywood or steel pads under them spread the load and save the surface.