Asphalt Paving in Lake Oswego, OR

Asphalt paving in Lake Oswego usually means working on long or winding driveways, around mature trees and on lots that slope toward the water. The city wraps around Oswego Lake, which covers 405 acres at its center, and sits about 7 miles south of Portland, mostly in Clackamas County with small parts in Multnomah and Washington counties. Lake Oswego had 40,731 residents and 18,345 housing units in 2020. We pave and replace driveways, make repairs, resurface, sealcoat, and handle small commercial and association lots.

An iron town turned suburb

Lake Oswego has an industrial past few people expect. The Oregon Iron Company incorporated in 1865 and soon built the first blast furnace on the West Coast, with plans to make Oswego the Pittsburgh of the West. By 1890 the works were turning out 12,305 tons of pig iron. The town incorporated in 1910 and took its current name in 1960 after annexing part of Lake Grove. Growth came fast after World War II: 3,316 residents in 1950, 14,615 in 1970 and 30,576 in 1990. That means many homes have driveways first paved between the 1950s and the 1980s, and some have been overlaid more than once.

When an overlay is not enough

An overlay is a good option when the old asphalt is cracked on the surface but still firm underneath. On driveways that have been overlaid two or three times, though, the pavement can get thick enough that it no longer meets the garage floor or the street cleanly, and the old cracks keep coming back up through each new layer. In those cases we recommend removing the old asphalt down to the base, repairing the base and paving fresh. We also look at whether the driveway edges have built up above the yard, which can trap water against the pavement.

Get a Free Estimate

Trees, roots and shade

Many Lake Oswego lots are heavily wooded. Shade keeps pavement damp longer after rain, moss and needles hold moisture on the surface, and roots can lift or crack a driveway. We plan driveway edges with the trees in mind, cut out and repair root-damaged sections, and recommend keeping the surface clear of debris. If a job might affect a large tree, we check with the city about whether a tree permit applies before planning the work.

Neighborhood associations

The city recognizes 25 formal neighborhood associations, including Lake Grove, Forest Hills, Old Town, Palisades, Uplands and Westridge. Some private roads and shared drives in these areas are maintained by homeowner or road associations, and we are glad to quote shared drives, cul-de-sacs and association lots as well as single driveways.

Services in Lake Oswego

• Driveway paving: replacements, long drives and shared driveways
• Repair: root damage, sunken spots and broken edges
• Resurfacing: overlays where the base allows
• Sealcoating: summer protection against moisture
• Parking lot paving: small office, church and association lots
• Striping: layouts and restriping

Call (971) 813-2104 for a free estimate in Lake Oswego.