Marshall County seat on US 30

Asphalt Paving in Marshalltown, IA

A city that rebuilt after a 2018 tornado and a 2020 derecho.

Free on-site estimates with a written, itemized price
City of Ames driveway permit and concrete approach rules checked before work
Paving scheduled for warm, dry ground so the mix compacts

Paving in a City That Has Been Rebuilding

Asphalt paving in Marshalltown often follows storm repairs. On July 19, 2018, an EF3 tornado with peak winds of 145 mph moved through downtown, damaging homes and historic buildings and toppling the courthouse spire. Two years later, on August 10, 2020, a derecho with reported winds of 99 mph caused widespread damage across the city. Heavy equipment, dumpsters and tree removal trucks did a lot of damage to driveways during the cleanup, and some of it is still showing.

The city

Marshalltown is the seat of Marshall County and counted 27,591 residents in 2020. It was founded in 1853 on high ground between the Iowa River and Linn Creek, and US 30 bypasses it to the south. Major employers include pork processing, valve manufacturing and furnace and air conditioning production, so there is a lot of commercial and industrial pavement as well as residential.

Homes

Census figures show 68.8 percent of Marshalltown homes are owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied value of $127,700, and 90.4 percent of residents in the same house a year earlier. Many homes are older and have driveways that have been patched or overlaid more than once. We tell you whether the base is sound enough for an overlay or whether a replacement makes more sense.

Commercial and industrial lots

Plants and warehouses carry truck traffic that wears asphalt quickly at docks, gates and turning areas. We design those areas with thicker asphalt and base, separate from car parking, and phase work to keep shipping moving. Apartment complexes and retail lots get patching, overlays, sealcoating and restriping.

Climate

Marshalltown averages 37.87 inches of precipitation and 25.3 inches of snow, with a record low of minus 35 degrees. That is plenty of freeze-thaw. Crack filling before winter and sealing every few years protect the surface.

Apartments and rentals

With about three in ten homes rented, Marshalltown has many duplexes and apartment buildings. Their lots and shared drives take more traffic than a single-family driveway. We repair by area and restripe so tenants can see where to park.

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Marshalltown Facts

2018 tornado. On July 19, 2018, an EF3 tornado with peak winds of 145 mph moved through downtown Marshalltown, destroying the courthouse spire and damaging homes and historic buildings. Twenty-three people were injured.
2020 derecho. A derecho on August 10, 2020, brought reported winds of 99 mph; nearly 7,000 residents were still without power a week later.
Housing. Census figures for 2020-2024 show 68.8 percent owner-occupancy, a median owner-occupied value of $127,700, and 90.4 percent of residents in the same house a year earlier.
Climate. Marshalltown averages 37.87 inches of precipitation and 25.3 inches of snow a year, with a record low of minus 35 degrees.

Our Services in Marshalltown, IA

Marshalltown Questions

My driveway was damaged by cleanup equipment. Can it be patched?

Often. If the damage is in a few areas and the base is sound, saw-cut patches work well. If heavy equipment broke the base across the driveway, replacement is the better fix.

Do you pave plant and warehouse lots?

Yes. We design heavier sections for trucks and phase the work so docks stay open.

Is Marshalltown in your area?

Yes. We work east along US 30 to Marshalltown.

Do you work with landlords?

Yes. We give written quotes you can approve remotely and schedule around tenants.

Free Estimates in Marshalltown, IA

Free estimates for Marshalltown homes and businesses.

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