A railroad and iron-furnace borough

Asphalt Paving in Alburtis, PA

Driveways on older and newer lots in a small borough at the western edge of Lehigh County.

Free estimates at your property
Itemized written quote: base depth, asphalt thickness and edges
Street and alley permit questions answered before work is scheduled

Small Borough, Growing Steadily

Asphalt paving in Alburtis serves a small but growing borough. Alburtis had 2,596 residents at the 2020 census, up 10.0 percent from 2010, on just 0.71 square miles. The town took its name from Edward K. Alburtis, a civil engineer on the East Pennsylvania Branch of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway, when the railroad station opened in 1859. Alburtis and Lock Ridge combined into one borough on May 9, 1913.

Iron furnaces and Lock Ridge Park

In the late 1860s the Lockridge Iron Company bought land next to Alburtis to build blast furnaces, and that area grew into the village now known as Lock Ridge Park. Swabia Creek flows through the park and the borough. Lots near the creek sit lower and can stay damp; those driveways benefit from a deeper stone base and careful grading so water drains off rather than soaking in.

Borough streets

Alburtis had 8.49 miles of public roads as of 2011: 6.22 maintained by the borough and 2.27 by PennDOT. For most homes, the borough sets the rules at the curb and sidewalk. Where a driveway connects to a state road, a PennDOT Highway Occupancy Permit applies to new or changed connections.

Old and new

With a 10 percent population gain in a decade, Alburtis has newer homes alongside older ones near the railroad. Older driveways tend to be narrow and patched; newer ones need sealing and crack filling to keep them from aging early. We handle both.

Climate

January here averages about 29.1 degrees over the month and July about 73.6. The paving season runs from late spring into fall, and cracks should be filled before the first hard freeze.

Before we start

We measure, check the slope to the street and the house, look for soft spots, and note any creek-side drainage concerns. The written estimate lists removal, base depth, asphalt thickness and edges. If anything changes once the old surface is up, we show you and put it in writing before continuing. Driveway work is scheduled from late spring through fall; sealing and crack filling fit best in late summer, when the asphalt is warm and dry and there is still time before the first freeze.

What we do in Alburtis

Driveway replacement and overlays
Gravel-to-asphalt conversions
Patching, edge repair and crack filling
Sealcoating
Small church and business lots

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Alburtis Paving Notes

Named for a railroad engineer. Alburtis is named for Edward K. Alburtis, who worked on the East Pennsylvania Branch of the Philadelphia and Reading Railway; the station opened in 1859. The borough incorporated May 9, 1913.
Iron history. The Lockridge Iron Company bought land next to Alburtis in the late 1860s to build blast furnaces; that area became the village of Lock Ridge Park.
Growth. From 2,361 people in 2010 to 2,596 in 2020, a 10 percent jump, all on 0.71 square miles at 472 feet.
Roads and creek. Of 8.49 road miles counted in 2011, the borough handles 6.22 and the state 2.27. Swabia Creek runs through town and through Lock Ridge Park.

Our Services in Alburtis, PA

Alburtis Questions

Is my driveway near Swabia Creek likely to have problems?

Lower, damp lots are harder on driveways. A deeper base and good grading help a lot, and we check drainage at the estimate.

Do you do small jobs in Alburtis?

Yes. Some small jobs carry a minimum charge, which we state up front.

Should I seal my new driveway right away?

No. Wait three to six months for the asphalt to cure, then seal every few years.

Who handles the curb in front of my house?

In most of Alburtis, the borough. We check its current requirements if work would reach the curb.

How long does a typical Alburtis driveway take?

Most take one to three days, depending on size and how much base work is needed.

Do you work in Lock Ridge Park?

Yes, throughout Alburtis and the neighboring townships.

Can you convert my gravel driveway to asphalt?

Yes. We check the existing stone, add and regrade as needed, compact and pave.

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