Oil, oranges and two college campuses

Asphalt Paving in Fullerton, CA

From early-1900s neighborhoods to student apartments near Cal State Fullerton.

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Every line item priced before work begins
Lots laid out to city code and 2010 ADA counts

Pavement Across a College Town

Asphalt paving in Fullerton has to fit a city with a long history and a large student population. Fullerton was founded in 1887 and incorporated in 1904. Oil drilling at the Brea-Olinda field began in 1880 and peaked in the 1920s, and at one point the city had more orange groves than any other municipality in the United States. The population grew from 13,958 in 1950 to 56,180 in 1960 and 143,617 in 2020.

Older neighborhoods

Fullerton's older neighborhoods have narrower lots, mature trees and driveways that have been through decades of root growth and repairs. Root-lifted asphalt needs the lifted section removed, the root zone assessed, and the base rebuilt. We are careful near large trees and flag when an arborist should weigh in.

Student housing and apartment lots

Cal State Fullerton enrolled about 39,868 students in 2019, and Fullerton College about 25,051. Apartment complexes near campus have lots that turn over constantly and see heavy daily use. We repair failed zones, seal coat and restripe in phases that fit around the academic calendar, often during summer break.

North Fullerton hills

West Coyote Hills is a ridge in northern Fullerton, and neighborhoods on that side of the city sit on sloped ground. Hillside driveways need drainage planning and edge support.

Heat and rain

Fullerton has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate with a record high of 116 degrees and only about 11.86 inches of rain a year. Sun is the main enemy of asphalt here; seal coating every few years keeps it flexible.

Half owners, half renters

About 50.1 percent of Fullerton's occupied homes are owner-occupied. We work for both homeowners and property managers.

Downtown and the historic core

Fullerton's downtown grew up around the railroad, and older commercial blocks there have small, tight lots behind storefronts. Those lots need hand work, small equipment and careful scheduling around businesses that cannot close.

Costs in Fullerton

Published guides list seal coating at about $1 to $2 per square foot for driveways (HomeGuide) and asphalt overlays at $1 to $3. A full replacement runs higher. Root damage near mature trees and steep grades in the north add to the price. Your quote lists each item.

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Local Notes for Fullerton

Oil and oranges. Oil drilling at the Brea-Olinda field began in 1880 and peaked in the 1920s, and Fullerton once had more orange groves than any other U.S. municipality.
Postwar growth. Fullerton grew from 13,958 residents in 1950 to 56,180 in 1960 and 143,617 in 2020.
College town. Cal State Fullerton had about 39,868 students and Fullerton College about 25,051 as of 2019.
Dry and hot. Fullerton averages about 11.86 inches of rain a year, with a record high of 116 degrees.

Our Services in Fullerton, CA

Fullerton Questions

Can you schedule apartment lot work during summer break?

Yes. Summer is often the best time for lots near campus.

Tree roots lifted my driveway. What can you do?

We remove the lifted section, assess the roots and rebuild the base. Large-root cutting should be limited, and we flag when an arborist should be involved.

Do you work in north Fullerton near the hills?

Yes, including sloped driveways where drainage needs extra attention.

Can you work on a small downtown lot?

Yes, with smaller equipment and a schedule that keeps the business open.

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