Asphalt Paving in Vero Beach, FL

Asphalt paving in Vero Beach covers homes on the mainland and the barrier island, along with commercial lots on US 1 and State Road 60. Vero was chartered as a town on June 10, 1919, with 71 residents, and became Vero Beach, the seat of the new Indian River County, in 1925. Census figures for 2020 show 16,354 residents and 10,287 housing units on about 11.5 square miles of land.

Rain and storms

Vero Beach averages about 53.25 inches of rain a year (1991 to 2020 normals at the regional airport), and hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30. Driveways and lots here need good drainage and regular sealing.

Main roads

US 1, A1A and SR 60 (20th Street) are the main roads; SR 60 ends at Sexton Plaza in the city. The Barber Bridge opened in 1951 and the 17th Street Bridge in 1979, linking the mainland with the island.

History

Captain Allen W. Estes settled the area in 1870, and the Florida East Coast Railway began running through in 1893. In 1942 the Navy chose about 1,500 acres near the airport for a naval training base.

Mainland and island

Mainland lots are generally sandy and flat; island lots are sandier and saltier. Both need a compacted base and supported edges, and island properties benefit from more frequent sealing.

City permits

Vero Beach is its own city in Indian River County. We check its requirements before right-of-way work.

Common jobs

• Driveway replacement and resurfacing
• Sealcoating and crack filling
• Commercial lot repair and striping on US 1 and SR 60

Hurricane-season preparation

Before June, check that driveways and lots drain, inlets and culverts are clear, and cracks are filled. Pavement that sheds water and keeps it out of the base comes through storms in better shape.

Sand and salt on the island

Island lots are sandier and closer to salt air. A compacted base and supported edges keep asphalt from crumbling, and sealing every two to three years keeps it from drying out.

Commercial lots

Retail and office lots on US 1 and SR 60 see heavy traffic. We rebuild failed entrances and drive aisles full depth, overlay or seal the rest, and restripe with ADA-compliant layouts. Work is phased to keep businesses open.

Older homes on the mainland

Many mainland homes have driveways that have been patched for years. We probe the base and recommend repair, resurfacing or replacement based on what we find.

Root damage

Mature trees in older neighborhoods lift driveways. We cut out lifted sections, handle roots where safe and repave flush.

What it costs

HomeGuide's national ranges are $5 to $12 or more per square foot for new driveways and $1 to $2 for sealing. HomeAdvisor lists new lots at $2 to $4.50 per square foot.

The south end of our area

Vero Beach is the southern edge of the area we cover from Palm Bay. We group jobs here to keep travel efficient and asphalt deliveries on time. If you are south of the city, call and we will tell you whether we can reach your address.

Driveway sealing on the island

Island driveways see the most salt and sun. Sealing every two to three years, with crack filling first, keeps them in good shape.