Asphalt Paving in Whittier, CA

Asphalt paving in Whittier deals with older housing and hills. Quakers built the first meeting house here in 1887, and Whittier incorporated in 1898. It had 23,433 residents in 1950, 33,663 in 1960 and 87,306 in 2020. At about 367 feet, it sits well above the coastal plain, and neighborhoods climb toward the hills on the north side.

After the 1987 earthquake

The magnitude 5.9 Whittier Narrows earthquake struck on October 1, 1987, killing eight people and damaging older buildings. Many properties were repaired or rebuilt afterward. Some older driveways and lots still show settlement or cracking from that era.

Hillside driveways

Sloped driveways in the hills need careful compaction, edge support and runoff control. We look at the grade and the drainage before quoting.

Climate

Whittier's summer highs run from the mid-80s into the 90s and it averages about 14 inches of rain a year. Summer sun is hard on asphalt; seal coating every few years extends its life.

Uptown

Around Philadelphia Street and Greenleaf Avenue, Uptown Whittier's small commercial lots need patching, seal coat and restriping.

Costs

HomeGuide adds 15 to 30 percent to driveway costs for slopes and curves, and lists standard hot mix at $5 to $12 or more per square foot. Hillside work in Whittier often falls in that higher range. Your written quote is the price.

Older homes

Whittier has many homes from the first half of the 20th century, with narrow driveways, detached garages and mature trees. Replacement there means hand work and care around roots and walls.

Owners and renters

In 2010 about 57 percent of Whittier homes were owner-occupied. We work with homeowners on driveways and with property managers on apartment lots.

Seal coat schedule

With summer highs into the 90s, asphalt here oxidizes quickly. A seal coat every few years keeps it flexible.

Next step

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