Asphalt Paving in Park Ridge, IL

Asphalt paving in Park Ridge works in one of the oldest established suburbs in the area. Park Ridge incorporated in 1873, and before that it was known as Brickton: George Penny opened a brickworks here in 1854 to use the area's clay deposits. The population grew from 16,602 in 1950 to 32,659 in 1960 and 42,614 in 1970, and was 39,656 in 2020, with about 15,366 housing units.

Clay ground

The same clay that made bricks makes for slow-draining ground. Clay holds water and loses strength when wet, especially during the spring thaw. On driveways that heave or develop soft spots, we dig to see whether wet clay is the cause and replace it with compacted stone.

Older homes

Many Park Ridge homes predate or date from the postwar boom, often with narrow lots, detached garages and alley access. Replacement means careful access, protecting neighboring property and sloping drives away from foundations.

Garage aprons and alleys

Alley-loaded garages need a solid transition where the alley meets the apron. That joint takes runoff and plow hits. We rebuild it with a firm base and a clean edge.

Commercial lots

Uptown businesses, churches, schools and medical offices need regular crack sealing, patching, sealcoating and striping.

Permits

The city reviews driveway work. We confirm current requirements for your address before scheduling.

A tight housing market

Park Ridge's homeowner vacancy rate was about 1.1 percent in 2020, so homes rarely sit empty. When a house is remodeled or a garage is replaced, the driveway is often the finishing piece.

Matching remodels and new garages

When a garage is rebuilt or widened, the old driveway rarely fits. We wait until heavy construction is done, then rebuild the base and pave to the new garage width and slab height.

Early growth, older bases

With the population doubling between 1950 and 1960, many Park Ridge driveways date from that decade. After seventy winters on clay, bases have settled unevenly. Full replacement with compacted stone gives them a fresh start.

Drainage on older lots

On older, narrower lots, the driveway often carries roof runoff from the house and garage. We slope it toward the street or yard, never toward the foundation.

Uptown and commercial lots

Uptown Park Ridge, churches, schools and medical offices have lots that need regular crack sealing, sealcoating and restriping, done in phases.

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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