Hamilton County seat on the Boone River

Asphalt Paving in Webster City, IA

The Webster soil series is named for this area, and it drains slowly.

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Paving Where the Webster Soil Comes From

Asphalt paving in Webster City deals with some of the slowest-draining ground in the state. The USDA's Webster soil series, one of the most widespread soils in central Iowa, has its type location in Hamilton County, about a mile south of Webster City. The USDA describes it as poorly drained glacial till, saturated within 8 inches of the surface in the wettest part of a normal year, found in depressions and flats. That is exactly the kind of ground that heaves driveways in winter and leaves them soft in spring.

What that means for a driveway

On wet ground, the base matters more than the asphalt. We dig out soft soil, put in more crushed stone, compact it in layers and slope the surface so water leaves fast. Where a driveway has heaved at the same spot for years, the fix is usually under the asphalt.

Town and climate

Webster City was platted in 1854 as Newcastle and became the seat of Hamilton County in 1857. The Boone River meanders along the east side of the city, and US 20 runs along it as a four-lane corridor, with I-35 about 12 miles east. Average snowfall is 32.9 inches, and the record low is minus 34 degrees.

Homes and values

Census figures show 64.3 percent of Webster City homes are owner-occupied, with a median owner-occupied value of $127,200, and 90.4 percent of residents were in the same house a year earlier. Owners here want a driveway that lasts without overspending. We give options: repairs and sealing, an overlay on a sound base, or replacement where the base has failed.

Business and industrial lots

Webster City has manufacturers, food processors and distribution businesses with trucks in and out every day. Truck routes and loading areas need thicker asphalt and base. We design those sections separately from car parking and phase work to keep docks open.

Parks and recreation lots

Briggs Woods Park, 550 acres with an 18-hole golf course and a 62-acre lake, and the 5.7-mile Boone River Recreational Trail bring visitors to Webster City. Lots that serve them and the county fairgrounds see heavy use in summer and need repairs done early in the season.

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Webster City Facts

Home of the Webster soil. The USDA's Webster soil series has its type location in Hamilton County about one mile south of Webster City. It is poorly drained glacial till, saturated within 0 to 20 centimeters of the surface during the wettest period of normal years.
River city. The Boone River meanders along the east side of Webster City. The city was platted in 1854 as Newcastle and became the Hamilton County seat in 1857.
Cold and snowy. Webster City averages 32.9 inches of snow and 37.24 inches of precipitation a year; its record low is minus 34 degrees.
Housing. Census figures for 2020-2024 show 64.3 percent owner-occupancy, a median owner-occupied value of $127,200, and 90.4 percent of residents in the same house a year earlier.

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Webster City Questions

Why does my driveway heave every winter?

Most likely water in the base freezing. Much of the ground around Webster City is poorly drained till, and low spots stay wet. Rebuilding the base with crushed stone and better drainage usually stops it.

Is Webster City in your area?

Yes. We travel up I-35 and US 20 for driveway, lot and repair work.

Can you pave truck areas at a plant?

Yes. We design heavier sections for truck routes and docks and phase the work so shipping can continue.

Can you work on large recreation lots?

Yes. We phase large lots so part stays open during the work.

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