Asphalt Paving in Omro, WI

Asphalt paving in Omro serves a small city on the Fox River about ten miles west of Oshkosh. Omro had 1,470 residents in 1950 and 3,652 in 2020, growing steadily since the 1960s. By 1880 it had a railroad, a county fairground, mills, a glass factory and carriage works; many manufacturers later moved to Oshkosh or closed, and a revitalization effort began in 1986. Today the city combines a historic downtown, older homes nearby and newer neighborhoods and rural properties around the edges.

Riverside ground

Omro sits along the Fox, and an 1850s description placed the town on the river's south side with timber to the north and prairie to the south. Lots near the river are often low and sit on the clay-rich soil found across Winnebago County, which holds water and weakens during the spring thaw. We look closely at drainage and base depth on those properties.

Historic downtown

Highway 21 runs through downtown Omro, and the historic district and walking tour reflect the city's 19th-century roots. Homes near downtown often have narrow drives and detached garages. Replacement there means careful access and sloping drives away from foundations.

Gravel to blacktop

Rural properties around Omro frequently have long gravel drives. Converting them is a good way to end ruts, washouts and plow damage. We test the existing stone, add or replace base as needed and plan where water will cross or leave the drive.

Schools and churches

The Omro High School complex sits along Highway 116, and churches throughout town have lots that need crack filling, sealing and restriping. We schedule around school calendars and services.

Approaches

Driveways meeting state highways 21 or 116 may need state approval at the approach; county roads follow county rules. We check before planning approach work.

Scheduling and seasons

Omro's paving season runs from late spring, once frost is out and the base is dry, into fall. Sealcoating needs warm, dry days; crack filling is best in the fall before freeze-up. Booking in late winter or early spring gives you the most flexibility on dates.

Edges on country drives

Rural drives around Omro rarely have curbs, so the asphalt edge is exposed to tires, plows and runoff. We taper the edge, extend the stone base past it and backfill with soil so the edge is supported rather than left as a sharp drop.

Width and turnarounds

If you are paving a farm or country drive, it is a good time to add a turnaround or widen near the buildings. Each addition is priced separately so you can decide.

Comparing quotes

Our written quotes list removal, base depth, asphalt thickness and each extra as separate lines.

Scott Park and the riverfront

The Scott Park pavilion project and the riverfront walk show how much Omro has invested in its downtown. Businesses and churches nearby have small lots that need crack filling, sealing and restriping on a regular cycle, and we schedule that work around events.

Free quotes

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

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