Asphalt Paving in Johnston, IA

Asphalt paving in Johnston covers a city almost entirely built in the last fifty years. Johnston began in 1905 as Johnston Station, a stop on the Des Moines and Central Iowa Railway, and incorporated in 1969 with just 222 residents counted in 1970. It grew to 2,526 by 1980, 8,649 by 2000, 17,278 by 2010 and 24,064 by 2020. Growth of 99.8 percent from 2000 to 2010 means a large share of driveways are 15 to 25 years old now.

Mid-life driveways

Driveways in that age range are at a turning point. Those that were sealed and had cracks filled are often in good shape and can keep going with maintenance. Those that were not may have spreading cracks and soft spots. We tell you which category yours is in and give you options in writing.

Saylorville and slopes

Part of the Saylorville Reservoir lies within Johnston, and the city sits at 824 feet, lower than much of the metro to the west. Neighborhoods near the reservoir and its drainages have rolling lots where water moves quickly. Driveways on slopes need supported edges and a base that will not wash out.

Camp Dodge and major employers

Camp Dodge Military Reservation is in Johnston, and Pioneer Hi-Bred, Corteva Agriscience and John Deere Financial are headquartered there. Office campuses and their lots need maintenance plans and phased repairs; we provide both.

Settled spots

In neighborhoods built quickly, backfill around foundations and utility lines often keeps settling. A dip near the garage or a crack over a utility line is common. We cut out the low area, rebuild the base and patch to grade.

Our approach

Every job begins with a site visit. You get a written quote that breaks out removal, base work, thickness and edges. If the work reaches the approach or curb, we confirm Johnston's requirements before scheduling.

Pioneer-era neighborhoods and newer ones

Johnston's earliest suburban homes date from the 1970s and 1980s, and their driveways may be on their second surface. The 2000s neighborhoods are on their first. We compare both situations honestly: maintain what can be maintained, replace what cannot.

Winter wear

Johnston's rolling streets get plowed and salted often. Salt and grit wear the top of the asphalt, and plows catch on raised edges. A regular sealcoat takes that wear, and flush edges keep plows from chipping them.

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