Asphalt Paving in Clive, IA

Asphalt paving in Clive is mostly about homes that people have owned for a long time. Clive was platted in 1882 around the railroad and did not incorporate as a city until August 18, 1956. It grew from 12,855 residents in 2000 to 18,601 in 2020. Census figures show 75.4 percent of homes are owner-occupied, the median owner-occupied value is $401,100, and 91.6 percent of residents lived in the same house a year earlier, one of the highest rates in the metro.

Driveways that have seen a few decades

With so many owners staying put, a lot of Clive driveways are on their original surface or their first overlay. We see three situations most: driveways that just need crack filling and sealing, driveways ready for a resurfacing over a sound base, and driveways where the base has failed and replacement is the right call. We tell you which one you have and give you the price in writing.

The Greenbelt and drainage

Clive is known for its Greenbelt Park and trail system running through the community. Homes near greenbelts and drainage corridors tend to have lower ground and more runoff, which matters for driveways. Water that sits at the low end of a driveway freezes in the base and lifts the asphalt. We set slope and base to move water off quickly.

Two counties, two school districts

Clive lies in both Dallas and Polk counties, and the Dallas County part is in the Waukee School District. For paving, what matters is which city handles the street: inside Clive, work on the approach or curb is a city matter, and we confirm the current requirements before scheduling any work past the sidewalk.

HOAs

Many Clive neighborhoods have associations with standards for driveway materials and appearance. We can price several driveways together, follow the association's rules and provide a written scope the board can compare.

Maintenance

For driveways in good condition, fill cracks in late summer, sealcoat every few years, keep downspouts off the pavement and avoid parking heavy trailers on edges.

Planning around the seasons

Clive's long-time owners often plan a driveway project a year ahead. A good rhythm: get an estimate in spring, schedule paving for early summer when the ground is warm, and plan the first sealcoat for the following summer. If the driveway only needs crack filling, late August and September are the best months, before the first freeze.

Greenbelt-adjacent lots

On lots that back up to greenbelt drainage, we also check where downspouts and sump lines discharge. Moving a discharge point a few feet so it does not run across the driveway can add years to the pavement.

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