Pipe Creek and Lafayette townships
Asphalt Paving in Frankton, IN
Small-town driveways and country lanes between Elwood and Alexandria.
- Free on-site estimates
- Base depth and asphalt thickness written into every quote
- Right-of-way and 811 locate steps planned before digging
Small Town, Country Lanes
Asphalt paving in Frankton is a mix of short in-town driveways and long country lanes. Frankton was laid out in 1853 and incorporated in 1871. It covers about a square mile and had 1,775 residents in 2020, a little below its 1980 peak of 2,080. Beyond the town limits, Pipe Creek and Lafayette townships are mostly farmland.
Pipe Creek
Pipe Creek crosses the northern part of town on its way southwest to the White River. Lots near the creek can be wet in spring, so we test the subgrade and use a deeper compacted stone base where the ground is soft.
In-town driveways
Older homes in town usually have short driveways close to State Road 128, which runs through the center. When these fail, replacement is a quick job: tear-out, base repair and paving in a day or two after the 811 locate. Where the base is still good, patching and sealing are lower-cost options.
Rural lanes
Outside town, long gravel drives are common. Paving one cuts dust and mud and makes plowing easier. We reuse existing stone where it is clean and deep, and build heavier where trucks or equipment travel.
Connections to state roads
State Road 128 runs 6 miles east to State Road 9 and 4 miles west to State Road 13. Changes to a driveway connection on a state road generally go through INDOT's driveway permit process, and we check that before scheduling.
A typical Frankton scope
For an in-town driveway, the work usually includes tear-out, base repair and 2 to 3 inches of hot mix, sloped to drain. For a rural lane, it includes regrading the existing stone, restoring a crown, checking culverts, and paving with supported edges.
Maintenance plan
After paving, seal cracks each fall and sealcoat every few years. These small steps protect the base from water, which is the main cause of pavement failure.
Snow and plows
Flat country means drifting snow, and plows can catch broken edges. Edges backfilled with soil and patches set flush hold up better.
Small lots
Churches and small businesses in town can have their lots patched, sealed and striped in a day.
Timing
Paving runs from late spring through early fall. Crack sealing is best in late summer and early fall, and sealcoating needs a dry stretch between roughly 50 and 95 degrees.
Ask for it in writing
Ask for base depth, asphalt thickness, slope and repair areas in writing before work starts. Our quotes list each item and its price, so you can compare offers line by line.
Getting a price
We come out, measure, check the base and drainage, and send a written quote with each part priced. Call (463) 283-5412 or
.Frankton at a Glance
- Town history. Frankton was laid out in 1853 and incorporated as a town in 1871.
- Population. The 2020 census counted 1,775 residents; the town peaked at 2,080 in 1980.
- Creek and highway. Pipe Creek crosses the northern part of town, and State Road 128 runs through the center, 6 miles east to SR 9 and 4 miles west to SR 13.
Frankton Questions
How long does an in-town driveway replacement take?
Usually one or two days of work after the 811 locate, then a few days before driving on it.
Can you pave a long gravel lane?
Yes. We reuse good stone as base, regrade, and pave. Long lanes are priced by area and base work.
Does my driveway on State Road 128 need a permit?
Changing the connection to the highway generally needs an INDOT driveway permit. Repaving on your own lot usually does not.
Our lot near Pipe Creek stays wet. Will asphalt hold up?
With a deeper base and good grading, yes. We test the ground first.
When is the best season to pave?
Late spring through early fall, when the ground is warm and dry enough for hot mix to compact.
How much does it cost to pave a gravel lane?
HomeGuide's national range for standard asphalt is $5 to $12 or more per square foot. Reusing good existing stone lowers the base cost. We measure and quote.
Do you serve Elwood and Alexandria too?
Yes. Frankton sits between them, and we work across northern Madison County.
Can you fix a sunken spot without repaving everything?
Yes. We saw-cut around it, dig out the soft base, replace it with compacted stone and patch with hot mix.
Is cold patch a permanent fix?
No. It is a winter stopgap. A saw-cut hot-mix patch in warm weather is the lasting repair.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, with each part of the job and its price listed separately.
Free Estimates in Frankton, IN
Free estimates for Frankton homes and rural lanes.
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