Paving Contractors in Port Aransas, TX

Paving contractors in Port Aransas work on sand. Port Aransas is the only established town on Mustang Island, north of Padre Island, at an official elevation of about 6.6 feet. Sandy ground drains well, but it shifts when it is not confined and washes out under concentrated runoff, so on the island the edges and the base deserve as much attention as the asphalt.

Rental and seasonal properties

The 2020 census counted 4,852 housing units in Port Aransas, and 71.1 percent of them were vacant at census time, a reflection of how many homes are vacation rentals and second homes. Driveways and lots at rentals see a constant turnover of unfamiliar drivers, golf carts and trailers. For owners and managers we focus on durable edges, clear parking layouts and quick repairs between bookings.

After Harvey

Hurricane Harvey made landfall in August 2017 and did major damage in Port Aransas, with recorded winds of 132 mph. Storm surge and wind-driven sand can undermine pavement edges and bury or scour driveways. When we assess island pavement we look at whether the base has been washed out or contaminated with sand before recommending a patch or overlay.

Business lots

Tourism is the largest part of the island's economy, and restaurants, shops and rental offices need lots that drain and stay striped through the busy season. We schedule sealing and striping for slower weeks and work in sections so businesses stay open.

Getting materials to the island

Access by ferry or causeway affects scheduling and trucking for hot-mix, so we plan island jobs carefully and group work where we can. The city of Port Aransas sets its own right-of-way rules, which we confirm before work at the street.

Typical projects on the island

• Driveway replacement and edge rebuilding on sandy lots
• Rental property parking pads and layouts
• Business lot patching, sealing and striping
• Storm-damage assessment and repair
• Golf-cart path and short drive paving

Sand and the base

Sand drains quickly, which helps, but loose sand under a pavement edge will wash out or shift. We compact a crushed-stone base over the sand, extend it past the edge of the asphalt, and support the edges so they hold up to tires and runoff. On lots where sand blows onto the pavement, regular sweeping keeps it from grinding down the sealcoat.

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