Asphalt Paving in Fountain Hill, PA

Asphalt paving in Fountain Hill means working on slopes. The borough takes its name from the Fontainebleau estate, which stood on a small hill, and its streets rise from South Bethlehem up the hillside. Fountain Hill packs 4,832 residents (2020 census) and 2,018 housing units into about 0.73 square miles of land. It was plotted in 1866, incorporated in 1893, and grew to its current borders by annexing land from Salisbury Township in 1919 and 1949.

Steep driveways

Many Fountain Hill driveways run sharply up or down from the street. On a slope, water speeds up, carries grit and finds the lowest point; asphalt has to be placed and rolled carefully so it compacts evenly. We plan the surface so runoff goes to the street or a drain, not into a garage. Where a driveway drops toward the house, a trench drain at the bottom is often the most reliable solution.

Older homes, limited room

Fountain Hill's oldest standing structure, the Hoffert farmhouse, dates to 1755, and much of the housing is early 20th century. Lots are small and close together. Driveways are often narrow, shared, or squeezed between houses, which limits equipment and leaves no room for a stone shoulder at the edge. We bring the right size equipment, protect neighboring property and pay special attention to edges.

Hospital traffic

St. Luke's Hospital moved to Fountain Hill in 1876 on land donated by Asa Packer, and the hospital campus is still a major presence. Streets nearby see steady traffic and on-street parking pressure, which makes off-street parking valuable. Homeowners here often want to widen a driveway or add a pad; we check the borough's rules for curb cuts before planning that work.

Borough streets

Fountain Hill had 13.60 miles of public roads as of 2010: 12.72 miles maintained by the borough and 0.88 by PennDOT. For nearly every home, the curb and street belong to the borough, and the borough sets the rules for work there. We confirm current requirements before any work beyond your property line.

What a written quote shows

On a hillside lot, the quote lists the removal, the base depth, the asphalt thickness and any drainage work such as a trench drain or curb transition. Steep or tight sites take more hand work, and the quote says so. Nothing starts until you approve it.

Winter on a slope

Ice on a steep driveway is a safety issue. A smooth, well-drained surface without low spots that collect meltwater is easier to clear and less likely to ice up. Sealing and filling cracks also keep water out of the surface, so it does not freeze and lift. We recommend fall crack filling every year on steep driveways. Call (610) 620-2512 or

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