Asphalt Paving in Long Grove, IL

Asphalt paving in Long Grove looks different from the rest of the northwest suburbs. Long Grove incorporated in 1956, and its ordinances prohibit sidewalks, fences and residential streetlights to keep a country atmosphere. It covers about 12.6 square miles with about 2,800 housing units, so lots are large and driveways are often long. The village had 640 residents in 1960 and 8,366 in 2020.

Long driveways

A long driveway collects runoff along its whole length, and without curbs or sidewalks its edges are exposed to tires, plows and water. We plan a crown or cross slope so water sheds to the sides, extend the stone base past the edges and back them with soil. Long drives are often quoted by section so you can see costs clearly.

Gravel and older asphalt

Some properties still have gravel drives or very old asphalt. Converting gravel means testing the stone, adding or replacing base and planning drainage before paving.

Historic downtown

Long Grove's historic downtown hosts festivals that bring crowds, and the 1906 Robert Parker Coffin Bridge, with an 8-foot-6-inch clearance, is a well-known local landmark. Businesses there have lots that need regular care around event schedules.

Households

The average household is about 3.16 people, so driveways often carry several vehicles.

No sidewalks, different edges

Without sidewalks, a Long Grove driveway runs straight from the road edge to the house, often across a ditch or swale. Where a culvert carries water under the driveway, the culvert ends are a common failure point: water undercuts the asphalt and the edge breaks away. We check culverts, rebuild the shoulders around them and support the asphalt edge.

Turnarounds and parking courts

Large lots often have turnarounds or parking courts near the house. These see more turning and can scuff in hot weather. We build them with a solid base and recommend sealing once the asphalt has cured.

Phasing long driveways

Many owners pave or resurface the section nearest the house first and the rest later. We taper and support the transition so the two sections meet cleanly.

Historic downtown lots

Long Grove's historic downtown hosts festivals that bring large crowds. Business lots there need patching, sealcoating and restriping timed around those events.

The covered bridge

The 1906 Robert Parker Coffin Bridge, with its 8-foot-6-inch clearance, has been struck by vehicles many times. If you are booking a project nearby, we plan delivery routes around it.

Free estimates

We visit, walk the full driveway, check drainage and send a written quote. Call (224) 524-1410 or

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