Asphalt Paving in Key Largo, FL

Asphalt paving in Key Largo comes with a few considerations that do not apply on the mainland. Key Largo is in Monroe County, not Miami-Dade, so the permitting authority is different. Material and equipment have to come down US 1, the only road, which affects scheduling. And properties sit close to salt water, with high sun exposure and frequent wind, all of which affect how pavement wears.

The only road

US 1, the Overseas Highway, runs the length of Key Largo. Wikipedia gives the distance as 57 miles to Miami and 97 miles to Key West. From Homestead and Florida City, it is a short drive down the highway, but every truckload of asphalt and limerock makes that trip, so jobs are planned to keep deliveries efficient and asphalt hot when it arrives.

Business lots on the highway

Key Largo's economy leans on visitors heading to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park at Mile Marker 102, the reefs of the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, and the island's restaurants, dive shops, marinas and hotels. Their lots carry boat trailers, RVs and delivery trucks. We build heavier sections where trailers turn and park, and phase work so the business stays open during the tourist season.

Size and setting

The 2020 census counted 12,447 residents on about 12.05 square miles of land, with 3.19 square miles of water, at an elevation of about 7 feet. Key Largo is an unincorporated area of Monroe County, so county rules apply to permits and right-of-way work. We check them before quoting any work at the highway or street edge.

Sun and salt

On the Keys, asphalt gets intense sun and salt air. Sealing protects the surface from UV and slows the drying-out that leads to raveling and cracks. Driveways and lots near the water also need careful grading so runoff goes where it should, not across the property or toward the house.

What we pave in Key Largo

• Residential driveways
• Marina, restaurant and hotel lots
• Boat trailer parking and turnarounds
• Sealcoating, crack filling and striping

Scheduling

We group Key Largo work so crews and material make the trip efficiently, and we plan around peak tourist weekends for commercial jobs. Let us know your busy periods when you call.

Grading on island lots

Island properties are often flat and close to the water. We set slopes carefully so runoff from a new driveway or lot goes to the swale, lawn or a drain rather than toward the house, the dock or a neighbor. On lots near the water, keeping the finished surface from rising too high also matters, so milling or removal may be part of the plan instead of a simple overlay.

Trailer and boat parking

Trailers and tow rigs press hard on a few square feet of pavement, worst of all at the spot where trailers are parked for weeks. We build those areas with a thicker section so they do not rut. For marinas and dive shops, we also lay out striping for trailer stalls and drive aisles so customers can maneuver easily.

Maintenance in salt air

Sealing every few years and filling cracks promptly are even more important here than on the mainland. We can set up a schedule that fits around your busy season.