Asphalt Paving in New London, WI

Asphalt paving in New London serves a river town where the Wolf and Embarrass rivers meet. New London was founded in the early 1850s, became a lumber center and was the end point for steamboats coming up the Wolf River from Oshkosh. Its population grew slowly but steadily from 4,922 in 1950 to 7,348 in 2020.

River ground

With two rivers running through town, many lots sit on low ground near the water. Water lingers in spring, frost lifts pavement and the thaw leaves the base soft. Deeper stone, fabric where needed and a surface that sheds water make driveways last longer here.

Two counties

New London lies in Outagamie and Waupaca counties. Approaches onto county roads follow each county's rules.

Older homes

With slow growth, most driveways are long established. We see many that need full replacement after decades of patching.

Rural surroundings

The Mukwa State Wildlife Area lies west of town, and farms surround it. Long gravel drives are common. Converting them means testing the gravel, rebuilding the base and planning drainage.

Highways

U.S. 45 runs north to Clintonville and south to Oshkosh, WIS 54 runs east to Green Bay and west to Waupaca, and WIS 15 starts just southeast of town. State highway approaches may need state approval.

Scheduling and seasons

We pave from late spring through fall, once frost is out and the base is dry. Riverside lots dry out later in spring, so we may schedule them later in the season. Sealcoating fits dry summer weeks; crack filling is best in the fall.

Older downtown homes

Homes near North Water Street and the historic downtown, close to the 1890s Grand Cinema building, often have narrow drives and garages at the back of the lot. We plan access carefully and slope drives away from foundations.

Gravel conversions

We test existing gravel before paving. Clean, deep stone can be reused as base; stone mixed with clay usually comes out.

Overlay or replace

If the base is firm, an overlay can save money. If the driveway heaves or crumbles, replacement is the better value.

Edges

Country drives without curbs need tapered, supported edges to resist tires and plows.

Comparing quotes

Our written quotes list each item separately so you can compare bids.

Trails and parks

The Newton Blackmour State Trail runs 24 miles from Seymour to New London, and the Heritage Historical Village preserves five historic buildings and a railroad museum. Lots at parks, museums and churches need routine crack filling, sealing and restriping.

Waupaca County side

The part of New London in Waupaca County includes neighborhoods on the city's west side, where approaches onto county roads follow Waupaca County rules.

Free quotes

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

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