Asphalt Paving in Palatine, IL

Asphalt paving in Palatine follows a village that boomed late. Palatine had 26,050 residents in 1970 and 65,479 in 2000, and census estimates put the median home here at 1977, with about 27 percent built in the 1970s. That puts a large share of driveways in the 40- to 50-year range, right when bases start to give out.

Water starts here

Palatine was originally wooded marshland. Salt Creek rises at Wilke Marsh in the village, the northeast drains toward Buffalo Creek and part of the village drains to McDonald Creek. Low, wet ground still shows up in places, and driveways there need a deeper stone base and careful grading.

Village driveway rules

Palatine's homeowner handout limits driveway width at the lot line to between 5 and 25 feet, with the widest point at 30 or 35 feet depending on the situation. It requires driveways to pitch away from the house and not drain onto neighboring property, and it puts HOA approval on the homeowner. Parkway driveways and aprons follow a heavier village standard than the private driveway. We plan the layout and drainage around those rules.

Snow

Palatine averages about 38.5 inches of snow a year, and the January average low is about 13 degrees. That means plenty of plowing, salt and freeze-thaw. Sealing cracks in the fall and sealcoating every few years pay off.

Sidewalks and the 50/50 program

Palatine Public Works runs a 50/50 sidewalk replacement program. If your public walk is due for replacement at the same time as your driveway, it is worth coordinating so the transitions match.

HOAs and commercial lots

Many Palatine subdivisions have homeowner associations with their own rules. Townhome associations, churches and businesses also need regular lot maintenance, which we phase to keep spaces open.

Building where the creeks begin

Because Salt Creek starts inside the village and other parts drain toward Buffalo and McDonald creeks, Palatine has more low, damp ground than its neighbors. On those lots, a driveway that holds water in its base will heave in January and soften in April. We excavate soft spots, add compacted stone and make sure the surface slopes so runoff leaves the pavement instead of soaking the edges.

1970s and 80s subdivisions

The neighborhoods that drove Palatine's growth between 1970 and 2000 are now in different stages: 1970s driveways often need replacement, while 1990s driveways are usually still good candidates for crack sealing and a sealcoat.

Snow storage on the driveway

With nearly 40 inches of snow most winters, many Palatine homeowners pile snow along one edge of the driveway. That pile melts slowly, runs across the surface and refreezes overnight. A slight cross slope toward the lawn side, and edges backed with soil, keep that meltwater from undermining the pavement.

Free estimates

After a visit to look at the base and the drainage, you get an itemized estimate in writing. Call (224) 524-1410 or

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