Asphalt Paving in San Ygnacio, TX

Asphalt paving in San Ygnacio takes place in one of the oldest communities on this stretch of the river. Settlers from Guerrero, Tamaulipas, founded San Ygnacio in 1830, and a 294.5-acre area between the Rio Grande and US 83 was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 16, 1973. The community had 504 residents in 2020.

Respecting older properties

Around historic homes, a plain, well-built asphalt drive with clean edges usually suits best. We keep pavement off stone and old masonry and grade so water drains away from older walls.

Caliche and gravel

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.

Highway access

Driveways onto US 83 need TxDOT's driveway permit for new or changed access. We flag it at the estimate.

Scheduling

We group San Ygnacio work with Zapata jobs to keep travel down. Call (956) 634-2265 or get a free estimate.

Costs

HomeGuide puts new asphalt driveways at $5 to $12 or more per square foot. On a long drive, paving the stretch nearest the house and the highway entrance is often enough, with the rest left as compacted caliche.

Heat

New asphalt stays soft in summer heat. Give it 3 to 5 days before parking, per HomeGuide, and avoid sharp turns on it for the first few weeks.

Drainage near the river

The historic district runs right down to the Rio Grande. Lots on the lower ground nearer the river can stay soft after a storm, so we probe before quoting and add base where it is needed.