Asphalt Paving in Tipton, IN

Asphalt paving in Tipton deals with the flattest kind of central Indiana ground. Tipton, the seat of Tipton County, was platted on April 16, 1839, under the name Kingston. The city reached its largest census count, 5,633, in 1950 and had 5,275 residents in 2020. Most homes in town are older, and the surrounding county is farmland.

Water that will not leave

Cicero Creek runs past town, and the city park has a history of flooding from it. In the flat fields and neighborhoods around Tipton, water often has nowhere to go quickly. A driveway that is laid perfectly level will hold puddles; a driveway graded with a gentle fall to the side will not. We set slopes deliberately and make sure the base is deep enough that wet soil underneath does not weaken it.

Older driveways in town

Many homes near the courthouse square have older driveways with thin bases. When they fail, we remove the old pavement, dig out soft soil, build a compacted stone base and pave. Where the base is still good, patching and sealing are cheaper options.

Farm drives and lanes

Outside town, long gravel drives and farm lanes are common. Paving them reduces dust and mud and makes snow removal easier. We reuse good existing stone where possible and build heavier sections where trucks and equipment travel.

Historic square

The Tipton County Courthouse and the Tipton County Jail and Sheriff's Home were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. Downtown businesses and churches around the square often have small lots that need patching, sealing and striping, and we work around business hours.

A typical in-town scope

For an older driveway on a level lot, a quote here often includes: breaking out the old asphalt, digging out soft soil, placing a compacted stone base, and paving with a deliberate fall toward the yard or street so water does not pool. The apron end is built to match the street without creating a dip that holds water.

Canning-era homes

Tipton's canning industry was busy in the early twentieth century, and many houses from that era still line the older streets. Their driveways are often narrow, run beside the house and end at a small garage. We size equipment to fit and keep the finished height in line with garage floors.

Maintenance after paving

Once a driveway is rebuilt, sealing cracks every fall and sealcoating every few years keeps water out of the base, which matters even more on flat, slow-draining ground like Tipton's.

Ask for details

Whatever you decide, ask any contractor to write down the base depth, asphalt thickness and slope before work starts.

Roads in and out

State Roads 19 and 28 serve Tipton. For access changes on a state highway, an INDOT driveway permit may be required, and we confirm that before scheduling. In town, we check with the city about any street or apron work. Call (463) 283-5412 or

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