Lake Butte des Morts shoreline, west of Oshkosh

Asphalt Paving in Algoma, WI

Lake lots, long drives and wet ground: paving that plans for water first.

No-charge site visits and written quotes
Every quote lists base stone depth and compacted mat thickness
Built for clay ground: drainage planned before paving

Lake Country Next Door to Oshkosh

Asphalt paving in the Town of Algoma means working on lake lots and residential streets just west of Oshkosh. Algoma lies on the shore of Lake Butte des Morts, where the Wolf and Fox rivers flow in, and about 21 percent of the town's area is water. The town grew from 5,702 residents in 2000 to 6,866 in 2020, and communities like Highland Shore, Leonards Point, Melrose Park and Oakwood sit within it.

Wet ground and clay

Lake lots here often sit low on the clay-rich lake sediment found across Winnebago County. Water lingers after rain and snowmelt, and frost lifts pavement that sits on wet ground. Driveways that last on these lots have a deeper stone base, sometimes with fabric underneath to keep clay out of the stone, and a surface shaped to send water away from the house and garage.

Gravel drives

Many Algoma properties still have gravel drives, especially older lake cottages that became year-round homes. Converting them starts with test digs: clean, deep gravel can be regraded and reused as base, while gravel that has mixed with clay usually comes out. Then we plan where water will go before paving.

Long drives and turnarounds

Larger lots may have long drives, turnarounds and pads for boats and campers. Heavier loads need thicker asphalt and deeper base, and edges without curbs need support. We quote each piece separately so you can choose.

Town history

Algoma was established in 1851 as Wolf River and renamed in 1871; the name is a native term said to mean 'park of flowers.' Commercial fishing gave way to tourism over the years, which is why so many properties are oriented to the water.

Highways

Algoma sits near the junction of highways 41 and 21. Driveways on state or county roads follow those agencies' approach rules.

Scheduling and seasons

We pave from late spring, once frost is out and the base is dry, through fall. Lakeside lots dry out later in spring, so we may schedule them a bit later. Sealcoating needs dry summer days, and cool lake mornings can slow curing.

Comparing quotes

Our written quotes list test digs, base work, asphalt thickness, drainage and any extras separately, so you can see where the money goes.

Protecting the shoreline

On lakefront lots, we keep equipment and materials away from the shore and plan drainage so runoff from new pavement does not run straight into the lake. Directing water to lawn areas or swales lets it soak in first.

Oakwood and Melrose Park

Neighborhoods like Oakwood and Melrose Park have a mix of older lake homes and newer houses. Older drives there often have thin asphalt over little base; newer ones are in their maintenance years. We tell you which yours is after a look.

Free quotes

We visit, test the ground and send a written quote. Call (920) 310-3634 or

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Algoma at a Glance

Lakeshore town. The Town of Algoma lies on the shore of Lake Butte des Morts, west of Oshkosh; water makes up about 21.4 percent of its 11.2 square miles.
Growth. The population grew from 5,702 in 2000 to 6,866 in 2020.
Old name. Established in 1851 as Wolf River, the town was renamed Algoma in 1871.
Lake clay. Much of Winnebago County is covered by red, clay-rich glacial lake sediment that the state geological survey describes as relatively impermeable.

Our Services in Algoma, WI

Algoma Questions

Can you pave my lake cottage's gravel drive?

Yes. We test the gravel, remove clay-contaminated stone, rebuild the base and plan drainage before paving.

Why does my Algoma driveway heave every winter?

Wet clay under the pavement freezes and lifts it. A deeper stone base and better drainage reduce heaving.

Can you add a boat pad?

Yes, with a thicker section and deeper base for trailer loads.

Do you serve Highland Shore and Leonards Point?

Yes, throughout the town.

What does it cost to pave a gravel drive in Algoma?

Standard blacktop runs about $5 to $12 or more per square foot in national cost guides. Reusing sound gravel can lower base cost; replacing clay-contaminated stone raises it. Your written quote is the price.

Will paving my drive send more runoff into the lake?

Blacktop sheds more water than gravel, so we plan where it goes. Directing runoff to lawn areas or a swale lets it soak in before reaching the shore.

Free Estimates in Algoma, WI

Free, itemized quotes along Lake Butte des Morts, from Highland Shore and Leonards Point to Oakwood and Melrose Park, lake lots and town streets alike.

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