Asphalt Paving in Huxley, IA

Asphalt paving in Huxley is shaped by how fast the town has grown. Huxley had 2,316 residents in 2000, 3,317 in 2010 and 4,244 in 2020, an increase of more than 80 percent in twenty years. Most of that growth is new subdivisions on what was farmland, so a large share of the driveways in town are less than 20 years old. That is the age when maintenance decisions matter most, because a driveway that gets its cracks filled and a sealcoat now can last decades, and one that does not starts breaking up early.

Driveways on former farm ground

Huxley sits at 988 feet on the flat till plain between Ames and Ankeny. Ground like this drains slowly in the low spots, and new subdivisions often have fill soil that keeps settling for years after the houses go up. The signs show up as a dip by the garage, a crack running across the drive where fill meets native ground, or a corner that holds water. Small settled areas can be cut out and rebuilt. Where settlement is widespread, replacement on a properly compacted base makes more sense.

Extensions and parking pads

Growing families add vehicles. A common request in Huxley is widening a driveway or adding a pad beside it for a third car, a boat or a camper. We match the new asphalt to the old, build the base for the weight it will carry and set the grade so water does not run toward the house. If the work changes where the driveway meets the street, we check the City of Huxley's requirements before scheduling.

Maintenance for newer asphalt

• Fill cracks in late summer before the first freeze
• Sealcoat every few years once the asphalt has cured
• Keep downspouts and sump lines from discharging across the driveway
• Avoid parking trailers on the edges, which are the weakest part

Rural homes on county roads outside Huxley fall under Story County's entrance policy, which requires a $25 permit and inspection for a new or widened entrance and County Engineer permission to pave it.

Growth and new streets

With the population up by more than 1,900 people since 2000, Huxley has new streets and new driveways meeting older town roads. New subdivisions also bring HOA-style expectations from neighbors, so we keep edges clean and lines straight and leave the site swept. For homeowners who want an extension, we match the new surface as closely as fresh asphalt allows and seal the whole driveway the next season so it reads as one.

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