Asphalt Paving in Ocean Gate, NJ

Asphalt paving in Ocean Gate is all about water. The borough sits at an elevation of about 7 feet where the Toms River meets Barnegat Bay, covers less than half a square mile of land and had 1,932 residents in 2020. About 17 percent of its total area is water. Driveways here sit close to the water table and close to flood levels.

Drainage first

On low ground, asphalt fails when water sits on it or under it. We set the driveway to drain to the street, use a stone base deep enough to stay firm when the ground is damp and keep edges supported so they do not wash out. If the lot holds water, we discuss raising the grade during replacement.

Raised homes

Like much of the bayfront, Ocean Gate has homes that have been raised. When a house goes up, the driveway often needs to be regraded and partly rebuilt to reach the new parking level, and the area under the house may need paving too.

A small, old borough

Ocean Gate was incorporated in 1918 from Berkeley Township and annexed more of Berkeley in 1953. Many homes started as summer cottages on small lots, so driveways are short and close together.

Services in Ocean Gate

• Driveway replacement with drainage planning
• Raised-home driveways
• Edge and settlement repairs
• Crack sealing and sealcoating

Summer cottage roots

Many Ocean Gate homes started as small summer cottages and have been expanded or replaced over the years. Driveways were often added later and squeezed onto narrow lots. When we replace one, we look at where the cars actually park and whether a short pad or a slightly wider drive would keep them off the lawn.

Salt and sun

On the bay, salt air and strong sun dry out asphalt faster than inland. A regular sealcoat every few years, applied in dry weather, keeps the surface from fading and raveling.

Working on small streets

Ocean Gate's streets are narrow. We stage trucks to keep them passable and clean up at the end of each day.

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