Asphalt Paving in Moss Point, MS

Asphalt paving in Moss Point deals with river ground. The city lies on the east side of the Pascagoula River, and the Escatawpa River flows through it from east to west before joining the Pascagoula. Low areas near the rivers stay damp, and soft soil under a driveway lets it settle and crack. A good Moss Point driveway sits on a well-compacted stone base and is shaped so rain runs off it quickly.

Storm repairs

Moss Point has taken two hard hits in recent memory. On August 29, 2005, the strong eastern side of Katrina brought hours of hurricane-force winds and a surge over 20 feet in some sections. Then on June 19, 2023, an EF2 tornado tracked about six miles through the city and damaged or destroyed more than 300 homes and businesses. Heavy equipment, debris trucks and dumpsters used in cleanup are hard on driveways. If yours was cracked or rutted during repairs, we can patch the damaged sections or replace the drive if the base was broken.

Older homes and an aging population

Moss Point incorporated as a city in 1901, and its population peaked at 19,321 in 1970. The 2020 census counted 12,147 residents with a median age of 47.2 and 6,011 housing units. Many homes have driveways that are decades old. For many owners the goal is a drive that is safe to walk on, with no trip edges or loose pieces, at a sensible cost. We give straight options: patch, overlay or replace.

Main Street and Highway 63

Mississippi Highway 613 runs through the city as Main Street, Highway 63 heads north toward Lucedale, U.S. 90 forms the southeastern boundary, and I-10 crosses the north end. All of these are state routes, so a driveway opening onto them needs a Mississippi Department of Transportation permit, and the permit expires if the work is not finished within a year. For businesses on these roads, we plan the entrance, drainage pipe and permit together.

The historic district

The Moss Point Historic District and several individual buildings are on the National Register of Historic Places. Driveways near the older part of town are often narrow and close to houses and trees. We work with smaller equipment there and protect walks and landscaping.

Safe walking surfaces

For older homeowners, the real risk of a broken driveway is a fall. Raised edges, loose pieces and potholes near the steps are the first things we fix. A patch and a smooth transition at the walk can make a big difference without replacing the whole drive.

Keeping a drive going

For drives in fair shape, yearly crack sealing and a sealcoat every few years slow down sun damage and keep water out.

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