Asphalt Paving in Opelika, AL

Asphalt paving in Opelika serves a city that is growing quickly again. Opelika, the Lee County seat, had 26,477 residents in 2010 and 30,995 in 2020, a 17.1 percent jump, with an estimated 35,765 by 2025. It was chartered in 1854, and its name comes from a Creek word meaning large swamp.

Railroad roots

The Montgomery and West Point Railroad drove Opelika's early growth and carried its cotton. The downtown grid and older neighborhoods near it have narrow lots and older driveways.

Higher ground

At about 807 feet, Opelika is one of the higher towns we serve. Ground is generally firmer, but slopes need runoff control.

Recreation and commercial lots

The Opelika SportsPlex, the 24-court pickleball facility opened in 2019 and the Grand National golf course bring visitors and parking demand. Business and recreation lots need regular sealing and striping.

New subdivisions

Growth means new homes and new driveways, built on firm ground with soft fill removed.

Cost guide

Published national ranges put new asphalt driveways at about $5 to $12 or more per square foot (HomeGuide), seal coating at $1 to $2 per square foot and pothole repairs at $100 to $400. Older downtown drives are often small jobs; new subdivisions are priced by size. We give you a written number after the site visit.

Permits

We confirm the City of Opelika's requirements before work at the street.

Older downtown homes

Homes near the railroad-era downtown often have short, narrow drives along the side of the house. Those take careful handwork at the foundation and the street.

Upkeep

Sealing every few years, once the asphalt has cured, keeps the surface from drying out in the sun.

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