Ground, water and winter in Weingarten
A karst plain of thick loess over limestone runs through this county, and the soil survey notes sinkholes make some of it poor ground for building. We look for soft spots and low areas before pricing a job, dig out weak material, compact rock in lifts and set drainage so water leaves before a freeze can lift the surface.
Bids are only comparable when they spell out the same things: base depth, compacted thickness, how edges are finished, and where water is meant to go. Ask for those before you pick a number.
Compacted asphaltTypically 2 to 3 in. for a car drive
Stone baseTypically 4 to 8 in., compacted
Drive on itUsually 2 to 3 days, longer in heat
First sealcoatTypically 6 to 12 months after paving
Typical ranges. Your Weingarten estimate is sized to the soil, the traffic and the drainage on your property.