Built where two creek valleys meet

Asphalt Paving in Maxwell, IA

A town founded on low ground, where drainage decides how long a driveway lasts.

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 Where the Creeks Meet

Asphalt paving in Maxwell starts with water. Maxwell grew up where the railroad was routed through the junction of the Indian Creek and Calamus valleys, and the town was incorporated in 1883. Its history records a flood in the winter of 1881-82 from an excessively wet season and heavy snow, and Maxwell City Park sits along Indian Creek on the west side of town. At 896 feet, Maxwell is lower than most Story County towns. The 2020 census counted 859 residents.

Why drainage comes first here

Driveways on low ground near creeks have wetter soil under them. Wet base material freezes, expands and lifts asphalt in winter, then thaws soft in spring. That is when potholes form and edges break. On Maxwell properties we look closely at where water goes: off the roof, across the yard and down the driveway. Often the fix is as much about grading and base as about new asphalt.

Repair or replace

Scattered cracks on a flat, firm surface: fill and seal
A few potholes or soft spots: saw-cut and rebuild those areas
A worn but sound surface: overlay
Widespread cracking, heave or settling: remove and rebuild with a thicker stone base

We explain which applies and why, in writing.

Rural entrances

Properties outside town on Story County roads fall under the county's entrance policy. A new or widened entrance costs $25 to permit, and the County Engineer decides whether a culvert is needed and how large. The county requires new riveted corrugated metal culvert pipe. For low properties near the creeks, the culvert question often matters as much as the paving.

Community lots

Maxwell's school district is the largest employer in town, and the town has churches, parks and small businesses with lots of their own. We patch, overlay, seal and stripe smaller lots and schedule around school and church calendars.

Older town lots

Maxwell's original town site dates from the 1880s, when the railroad depot was the first building and other buildings were moved in from Iowa Center and Peoria City. Some lots still have odd shapes and tight access. We check access for trucks and equipment at the estimate and plan around it.

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Maxwell Facts

Creek-valley town. Maxwell developed at the junction of the Indian Creek and Calamus valleys, where the railroad was routed. Maxwell City Park lies along Indian Creek, and the town sits at 896 feet.
Early flood. Maxwell was incorporated in 1883. Its history records a flood in the winter of 1881-82 caused by an excessively wet season and heavy snow.
Culverts set by the county. For entrances onto Story County roads, the County Engineer decides whether a culvert is needed and its size and length, and culverts must be new riveted corrugated metal pipe.

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Maxwell Questions

My driveway floods at the street end. Can paving fix it?

Paving alone will not. We look at the grade and where water comes from, and often rebuild that section with more stone and a better slope. On rural entrances, the culvert may be the real issue.

Who decides if my rural entrance needs a culvert?

The Story County Engineer, who sets its size and length. The county requires new riveted corrugated metal pipe.

Is Maxwell too far for you?

No. Maxwell is part of our regular Story County service area.

Can you get equipment onto a tight lot?

Usually. On tight lots we use smaller equipment and more hand work. We check access at the estimate.

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Free estimates for Maxwell driveways, entrances and lots.

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