East of Terre Haute on US 40
Asphalt Paving in Seelyville, IN
Small-town driveways and country lots in Lost Creek Township.
- No-cost site visits and written quotes
- Every line item priced separately
- Drainage and soil checked before paving
A Coal-Shaft Town on the National Road
Asphalt paving in Seelyville is small-town work on the old National Road. The town, originally called Woodsmills, sits along US 40 east of Terre Haute in Lost Creek Township. It grew around the McKeen coal shaft, one of the earliest in Vigo County, which closed in 1879. Seelyville peaked at 1,374 residents in 1980 and had 1,012 in 2020, spread over just under a square mile.
Typical Seelyville driveways
Most homes here have short to medium driveways onto local streets or US 40, and many have been redone at least once. Common problems are cracking across the whole surface, sinking in the wheel paths, and edges that have broken off into the yard. Those point to a worn-out base, and replacement with compacted stone and new asphalt is the lasting fix. Driveways with a firm base and surface wear can be patched, crack sealed and sealcoated instead.
Upland soil
At about 587 feet, Seelyville sits on higher ground than downtown Terre Haute. Upland soils across this part of Indiana are typically deep windblown silt over old glacial till. USDA describes the common Iva series as somewhat poorly drained, with a seasonal water table 6 to 24 inches down from December through April. That wet season lines up with freeze-thaw, which is why base depth and drainage still matter here.
Gravel lanes nearby
Outside town, Lost Creek Township has long gravel drives and farm lanes. For those, we quote hot-mix asphalt and tar and chip side by side. HomeGuide puts tar and chip at $2 to $5 per square foot, roughly 30 to 40 percent less than asphalt, with a shorter life.
Driveways onto US 40
US 40 is a federal highway, and changes to a driveway connection on it fall under INDOT's driveway permit process. Repaving behind the right-of-way usually does not. We check before work is scheduled.
Before we dig
Every job starts with an Indiana 811 locate, required with at least two full working days' notice. On rural lots we also ask about private lines such as wells, septic and buried power to outbuildings, which 811 does not mark.
A typical Seelyville scope
For an older driveway onto a town street, the work usually includes breaking out the old asphalt, digging out soft areas in the wheel paths and at the garage, placing and compacting new stone, and paving 2 to 3 inches of hot mix that drains toward the street. After it cures for a few months, a first sealcoat protects it.
Commuters on US 40
Many Seelyville residents commute along US 40 and I-70 into Terre Haute. A driveway that drains, plows easily and does not hold ice at the apron makes winter mornings simpler. We pay particular attention to the apron end so meltwater does not freeze there.
Maintenance schedule
Seal cracks each fall, sealcoat every few years when the surface fades, and fix any soft spot as soon as it appears. That routine costs a fraction of replacement.
Getting a quote
We visit, measure, test the base and send an itemized quote. Call (812) 892-3270 or
.Seelyville at a Glance
- Coal origins. Originally called Woodsmills, Seelyville grew around the McKeen coal shaft, one of the earliest in the county, which closed in 1879.
- Population. Seelyville peaked at 1,374 residents in 1980 and counted 1,012 in 2020.
- On the National Road. The town lies east of Terre Haute along US 40 in Lost Creek Township, at about 587 feet.
Our Services in Seelyville, IN
Seelyville Questions
Should I choose asphalt or tar and chip for a long lane?
Asphalt lasts longer, 15 to 30 years per HomeGuide, and is smoother. Tar and chip costs roughly 30 to 40 percent less and lasts 7 to 10 years for a single layer. We quote both.
Does 811 mark my septic and well lines?
No. Indiana 811 marks utility-owned lines. Private lines are the owner's to locate; tell us what you have so we can plan around it.
Do I need a permit to repave my driveway on US 40?
Repaving on your own lot usually does not. Changing the connection to the highway generally goes through INDOT.
How long does a small driveway take?
Usually one or two days after the 811 locate, then a few days before driving on it.
When can a new driveway get its first sealcoat?
After 3 to 6 months of curing, per HomeGuide. A summer paving job is usually sealed the following spring or summer.
Do you serve Lost Creek Township outside town?
Yes, including long drives and farm lanes east of Terre Haute along both sides of US 40.
Free Estimates in Seelyville, IN
Free quotes for Seelyville driveways and lanes.
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