Asphalt Paving in Perry, IA

Asphalt paving in Perry covers a town with an older housing stock and a changing economy. Perry was laid out in 1869 and named for Col. Perry of Keokuk, one of the railroad's owners. It sits along the North Raccoon River in Dallas County at 994 feet, and the 2020 census counted 7,836 residents, up slightly from 7,633 in 2000. Tyson Foods' pork plant, long the city's largest employer, closed in June 2024, which has changed what some business and multifamily property owners are planning.

Climate

Perry's records show 36.12 inches of precipitation and 23.5 inches of snow in an average year, with a record low of minus 34 degrees and a record high of 111. Freeze-thaw in winter and soft asphalt in summer both test a driveway. Sealing and crack filling address the winter side; proper thickness and compaction address the summer side.

River-area properties

Homes near the North Raccoon River and its low ground tend to have wetter soil. On those lots we put more work into the base and grading, because a driveway that stays wet will heave no matter how thick the asphalt is.

Older driveways

Many Perry driveways are on homes that have been there for decades. We look for the signs of base failure (web cracking, settling, potholes that return) and recommend replacement only when repairs will not hold.

Lots

Apartment buildings, churches, shops and offices in Perry need lots that drain and are clearly striped. We patch, overlay, seal and stripe them in sections so they stay open, and we price the work by area so owners can phase it.

Changing property plans

After the Tyson plant closed, some owners are selling, converting or repurposing commercial and rental property. A lot that is patched, sealed and freshly striped shows better to buyers and tenants, and costs much less than reconstruction. We give options at each price level.

Edges and approaches

We check where your driveway meets the street and confirm the city's requirements if the approach is part of the job.

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