Named for the Taft Ranch

Paving Contractors in Taft, TX

A small farm town whose housing dates largely from its mid-century peak.

Free on-site estimates with measurements
Itemized written quote: base, thickness and edges spelled out
Right-of-way approach permits checked before work is scheduled

Driveways in a Former Ranch Town

Paving contractors in Taft work in a town named for one of the largest ranches in Texas history. The town takes its name from the Taft Ranch, a million-acre operation built and owned by Charles Phelps Taft, half-brother of President William Howard Taft. Taft had 2,978 residents in 1950, peaked at 3,463 in 1960, and counted 2,801 in 2020, so much of the housing dates from those middle decades.

Mid-century pavement

Driveways built when the town was at its peak have been through decades of sun, rain and storms. Many have thin original bases and have been patched several times. For those, we usually price both options: patching and sealing to extend the surface a few more years, or removing it and starting over with a proper base. We explain what we found so you can decide.

Farm and service traffic

Cotton, gas and oil have all been part of the local economy. Farm trucks, trailers and service pickups are hard on short residential driveways and small business lots. Where heavy vehicles park or turn, we thicken the section and support the edges.

Housing

The 2020 census counted 1,191 housing units in Taft, with 17.5 percent vacant. Landlords and sellers often ask for a quick refresh; on sound pavement, crack filling and a sealcoat restore the look for a modest cost.

Ground and drainage

Taft sits at about 49 feet above sea level, higher than the bayfront towns, but lots are flat and water still needs a path. We check ditch culverts at driveway entrances and make sure the pavement does not trap water against the house.

Permits

The City of Taft handles its own right-of-way. We confirm requirements before any approach or culvert work.

Typical projects in Taft

Replacement of mid-century driveways with failed bases
Patching and sealcoating to extend sound driveways
Heavier pads for farm trucks and trailers
Culvert checks and replacement at driveway entrances
Church and business lot repairs and striping

What the estimate covers

We measure, probe the base, check the slope and the culvert, and look at where vehicles park. The written quote lists each item separately, so you can do the most important work first and the rest later.

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What to Know in Taft

Ranch namesake. Taft is named for the Taft Ranch, a million-acre ranch built and owned by Charles Phelps Taft, half-brother of President William Howard Taft.
Mid-century peak. Taft had 2,978 residents in 1950, 3,463 in 1960 and 2,801 at the 2020 census.
Housing count. There were 1,191 housing units in 2020, 17.5% vacant; the town's elevation is about 49 feet.

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Taft Questions

My old driveway has been patched many times. What now?

If patches cover a large share of the surface, replacement with a new base usually lasts longer than another round of patching. We price both.

Can you pave where I park a farm truck?

Yes. We build that area thicker so it does not rut or crack under the weight.

Do you check the culvert at my driveway?

Yes. A blocked or undersized culvert floods the driveway entrance, so we check it as part of the estimate.

How long does a new driveway last?

Cost guides put asphalt driveways at about 15 to 30 years with proper installation, sealing and crack repair.

Do you offer a repair-only option?

Yes. If the base is sound, patching, crack sealing and sealcoating can extend the life of an older driveway.

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