Asphalt Paving in Oxford, MI

Asphalt paving in Oxford starts with unusual ground. An 1812 survey described the area as poor, sandy land, and early settlers nicknamed it the Barren Plains of Oxford. Elbridge Deming bought land in 1823, the post office opened as Demingsburgh in 1834 and was renamed Oxford in 1839, and the village incorporated in 1876. It had 3,492 residents and 1,522 housing units in 2020, on about 1.46 square miles, roughly 0.2 of it water.

Sandy soil

Sandy ground drains quickly, which is good for asphalt, but it can shift if it is not compacted well or if water runs along an edge and washes it out. We compact the subgrade and base thoroughly and support the edges so sand does not wash out from under them.

Village and township

The village sits inside Oxford Township. Village lots are smaller with shorter drives; township parcels are larger, often with gravel lanes, ditches and culverts at the road. County road approaches fall under the Road Commission for Oakland County.

Gravel conversions

On rural parcels, paving a gravel drive cuts dust, washouts and ruts. We regrade, reuse firm stone, add aggregate where needed and pave in phases if the lane is long.

Lakes nearby

Lakes dot the area around the village. On lakeside properties, we keep materials off the shore and stabilize disturbed soil after the job.

Upkeep

Fall crack sealing and a sealcoat every few years are the cheapest way to make any drive last through roughly 120 freezing days a year in the region.

Costs

National guides put new asphalt at roughly $5 to $12 or more per square foot and resurfacing at roughly $3 to $7. Rural lanes are priced by length, base work and access. Your written quote is the price.

Timing

Our paving window runs late spring to early fall. Sandy ground firms up early in spring, which can help scheduling.

Culverts

On township roads with ditches, we check the culvert at the drive and include replacement if it has failed.

Edges

On sandy soil, unsupported edges wash out and break. We compact past the paved width and recommend backfilling soil after paving.

Gravel country

Sand and gravel are part of the area's geology, and many local drives started as gravel. If yours is well-graded stone on firm ground, much of it can stay as base under new asphalt, which saves cost. If it has turned to mud in spots, those areas need new aggregate.

Lake and village lots

In the village, short drives meet city streets; around the lakes, drives slope toward the water and need careful runoff planning.

Village streets

Village drives are short and meet city streets. Approach work there is coordinated with the village; on county roads outside, with the Road Commission for Oakland County.

Upkeep

Fall crack sealing and a sealcoat every few years keep any drive in shape.

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