Citrus groves, then oil wells, then homes

Asphalt Paving in Placentia, CA

Pavement in a city that grew from 5,861 to more than 51,000 people.

No-cost site visits and written quotes
Every line item priced before work begins
Lots laid out to city code and 2010 ADA counts

Paving in a Former Citrus and Oil Town

Asphalt paving in Placentia happens in a city with a layered history. The first commercial orange grove there was planted in 1880, oil was found in 1919 with wells across the eastern and northern parts of town, and Placentia incorporated in 1926. It stayed small, with 1,682 residents in 1950 and 5,861 in 1960, then grew to 51,824 by 2020.

Mostly post-1960 homes

Because Placentia grew so much after 1960, most homes and driveways date from the 1960s through the 1980s. Those driveways are now in the replacement window. We replace failed ones and resurface or seal sound ones.

Railroad crossings rebuilt

Placentia and Fullerton shared about $580 million in OC Bridges funding for railroad underpasses and overpasses at seven roads, including Placentia, Kraemer, Rose/Tustin and Lakeview. Those projects changed traffic patterns, and some nearby businesses saw their access change with them.

Elevation and drainage

At about 272 feet, Placentia sits higher than the coastal flats. Gentle slopes help drainage, but water still needs a planned path off every driveway.

Homeowners

About 63.2 percent of Placentia homes are owner-occupied.

Costs

HomeGuide lists a 600-square-foot driveway at about $3,000 to $7,200 nationally, and resurfacing older asphalt at $3 to $7 per square foot. Whether you need replacement or resurfacing depends on the base, which we check at the site visit.

Business lots

Placentia's shopping centers and light-industrial areas need regular seal coat, patching and restriping. Industrial areas near the rail lines see trucks that need heavier pavement at entrances and docks.

Sun and sealing

Placentia's inland location means hot summers. A seal coat every few years keeps asphalt from oxidizing and turning brittle.

Sloped lots

Neighborhoods in the northern and eastern parts of the city sit on rising ground. Those driveways need planned drainage so winter runoff does not undercut the edges.

Getting started

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Next step

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Local Notes for Placentia

Citrus and oil. Placentia's first commercial orange grove was established in 1880, and oil was found in 1919.
Late growth. Placentia had 5,861 residents in 1960 and 51,824 in 2020.
OC Bridges. Placentia and Fullerton received about $580 million for railroad underpasses and overpasses at seven roadways.
Owner-occupied. 63.2 percent of Placentia homes were owner-occupied in 2020.

Our Services in Placentia, CA

Placentia Questions

Do you pave older oil-field properties?

Yes. We check the subgrade carefully on any site with past industrial use.

Can you overlay my 1970s driveway?

If the base is firm, yes. Otherwise replacement lasts longer.

Do you work on business lots in Placentia?

Yes: repair, seal coat and restriping.

Is resurfacing cheaper than replacement?

Usually. HomeGuide estimates an overlay saves about 20 to 30 percent compared with full replacement, but only works on a sound base.

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