A railroad town in Posey Township
Asphalt Paving in Staunton, IN
Practical driveway work for a small Clay County town and the country around it.
- No-cost site visits and written quotes
- Every line item priced separately
- Drainage and soil checked before paving
Paving in a Small Railroad Town
Asphalt paving in Staunton is small-scale work in one of Clay County's smallest towns. Staunton had its start in 1851 when the railroad was built through the area, and it was named after Staunton, Virginia. It covers about a third of a square mile in Posey Township, at about 646 feet, and had 472 residents at the 2020 census, compared with 746 in 1910.
What we usually find
Driveways in town are mostly short and older. Thin asphalt on little or no stone is common, and after decades of freeze-thaw it cracks into a web pattern, sinks in the tire paths and breaks off at the edges. That calls for replacement with a proper compacted stone base. If only a few areas have failed, saw-cut hot-mix patches and a sealcoat cost far less.
Gravel drives
On the edges of town and in the township, gravel drives are common. Paving one cuts dust and mud and makes snow removal easier. If the stone is clean and deep, it can be reused as base after regrading and compaction.
Lanes and tar and chip
For long lanes, tar and chip is a lower-cost alternative to hot-mix asphalt. HomeGuide puts it at $2 to $5 per square foot against $5 to $12 or more for asphalt. We quote both.
Upland drainage
Upland soils across this part of Indiana, such as the Iva series, are deep silt over old till and somewhat poorly drained, with a water table 6 to 24 inches down from December through April, according to USDA. That is the same season as freeze-thaw. A firm base and a surface that sheds water keep a driveway from softening and heaving.
Keeping costs reasonable
Small jobs are often scheduled alongside other work in Clay County to keep mobilization down. We tell you up front if a minimum charge applies.
A typical scope
For an older driveway beside a house in town, the work usually includes tear-out, removing soft soil, a compacted stone base and 2 to 3 inches of hot mix, sloped toward the street. Edges are backfilled so they do not crumble.
Maintenance
Once paved, seal cracks each fall and sealcoat every few years. These small steps are the cheapest way to make a driveway last.
Timing
Paving runs late spring through early fall. Crack sealing is best done in late summer and fall before freezes widen the cracks.
Near the National Road
Staunton lies in Posey Township near the old National Road corridor between Terre Haute and Brazil. For homes or businesses with driveways onto US 40 or another state route, a new or changed connection goes through INDOT's driveway permit, which we check before scheduling.
Gravel lanes in Posey Township
Outside town, long gravel lanes are common. Restoring a crown, adding stone, checking culverts and then surfacing with asphalt or tar and chip turns a muddy lane into an all-season drive.
Getting a quote
We visit, test the base, measure and send an itemized quote. Call (812) 892-3270 or
.Staunton at a Glance
- Railroad start. Staunton had its start in 1851 with the building of the railroad and was named after Staunton, Virginia.
- Population. The town counted 746 residents in 1910 and 472 in 2020.
- Size and elevation. Staunton covers about 0.33 square miles of land at about 646 feet, in Posey Township, Clay County.
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Staunton Questions
Is patching worth it on an old driveway?
If the damage is limited to a few areas and the rest is firm, yes. If it is failing everywhere, replacement is the better value.
How long does a small replacement take?
Usually one day of tear-out and paving after the 811 locate, then a few days before driving on it.
Is there a minimum charge?
Small jobs sometimes fall under a minimum. We say so on the quote and try to schedule with nearby work to keep it down.
Do you pave farm lanes around Staunton?
Yes, with hot-mix asphalt or tar and chip, priced side by side.
Can you pave in winter?
No. Hot mix cools too fast on cold ground. Winter repairs are temporary cold patch until spring.
Do I need a permit for a driveway onto US 40?
A new or changed connection generally goes through INDOT. Repaving behind the right-of-way usually does not.
Is tar and chip OK in front of the house?
It works, but asphalt is smoother where you walk, park and turn. Many owners pave the house end with asphalt and chip-seal the rest.
What does a sealcoat cost on a small driveway?
HomeGuide lists $290 to $580 for a 12-by-24-foot one-car driveway.
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