Asphalt Paving in Altoona, IA

Asphalt paving in Altoona covers homes, businesses and some of the biggest parking lots in the metro. Altoona's name comes from the Latin altus, for high: the surveyor who laid out the town said it was the highest point on the Des Moines Valley Railroad between Des Moines and Keokuk. The city was incorporated on March 11, 1876. It grew from 5,764 residents in 1980 to 10,345 in 2000, 14,541 in 2010 and 19,565 in 2020, with growth of 34 to 43 percent each decade.

Steady growth, varied driveways

Because Altoona has grown at a steady clip for forty years, its driveways range from 1980s originals to brand-new. Older ones often need replacement or resurfacing; newer ones need crack filling, sealing and the occasional settlement repair. We check the base and heights before recommending anything.

Big lots

Altoona is home to Adventureland amusement park and Prairie Meadows racetrack and casino, and to retail and data center development along the interstate. Very large lots like these need phased maintenance: crack sealing, sealcoating and restriping in sections, with full-depth repairs where truck traffic has broken the base.

High ground and drainage

Altoona sits at 958 feet. Being on higher ground does not mean every lot drains well; flat subdivisions and long driveways can still hold water at the low end. We set the grade so water leaves the pavement.

What we offer in Altoona

• Driveway replacement and new installation
• Resurfacing over sound bases
• Patching, crack filling and sealcoating
• Commercial lot repairs, overlays and striping
• HOA and multi-home pricing

Before you call

Measure roughly, take a few photos of the problem areas, and note whether you want the curb cut changed. If the work reaches the street, we confirm the City of Altoona's requirements before scheduling.

Planning a replacement

If your driveway is ready for replacement, plan for one day of tear-out and base work and one day of paving, then a few days off the new surface. We give you dates in advance so you can arrange parking.

East-side drainage

Altoona's eastern subdivisions slope toward creeks and drainageways. On sloped lots we make sure water runs off the sides of the driveway rather than down its length, which can carry away base material at the bottom.

Visitor season

Lots that serve visitors to Adventureland and Prairie Meadows are busiest in summer. Repairs are best planned for spring or after the season.

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