The county seat since 1850

Asphalt Paving in Martinez, CA

Old streets in the Alhambra Creek valley, hills on every side and some of the oldest lots in the county.

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Paving in One of the County's Oldest Towns

Asphalt paving in Martinez often means working on older, tighter properties. Martinez has been the Contra Costa County seat since 1850, was laid out in 1849 and incorporated in 1876. Its downtown is packed into the Alhambra Creek valley, with the Franklin Hills to the west and the Carquinez Strait to the north. Driveways here are often narrow, steep or squeezed between buildings, and some sit on fill laid down long ago.

Hills and runoff

Many Martinez homes sit on slopes, and runoff from the hillside crosses driveways on its way to the creek. We grade driveways to control that water, add curbs or drains where needed, and support the edges so they are not undermined.

Climate

Martinez has a Mediterranean climate, with summer highs near 87 degrees and about 19.39 inches of rain a year. It is milder than East County but wetter, so winter drainage matters as much as summer sun.

Tight access

Narrow lots limit what equipment can reach the driveway. We plan for smaller pavers or hand placement where needed and include that in the quote so there are no surprises on paving day.

Older lots and modern cars

Many Martinez homes were built when cars were smaller and one per household was normal. Driveways can be short, narrow or steep, and some share access with a neighbor. We look for ways to add space where the lot allows: widening along a side yard, adding a pad, or reworking the transition to the garage so modern cars do not scrape. Shared driveways need agreement between owners on scope and cost, and we can quote the work in a way that makes splitting it easy. Near the waterfront and along Alhambra Creek, low ground can stay wet, so we check the subgrade before paving. Martinez has 15,360 housing units, many on hillside streets west and south of downtown where runoff is a constant factor.

Services in Martinez

Driveway replacement and resurfacing
Hillside drainage corrections
Commercial and church lot overlays, sealcoat and striping
Pothole and edge repair

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What to Know in Martinez

County seat. Martinez became the Contra Costa County seat in 1850 but could not incorporate until April 1, 1876, because it lacked 200 registered voters.
Valley and hills. Alhambra Creek runs through the densely built downtown valley, and the Franklin Hills lie west of downtown, on the southern shore of the Carquinez Strait.
Climate. July and August daytime highs average near 87 degrees; average annual precipitation is 19.39 inches; the record high is 115 and the record low 19.
Housing. The 2020 census counted 37,287 residents and 15,360 housing units.

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Martinez Questions

Can you pave a narrow driveway with limited access?

Yes. We use smaller equipment or hand placement where a full-size paver will not fit and price it accordingly.

Water runs down my driveway from the hill. Can paving fix it?

Grading, curbs and drains can redirect it. We look at where the water comes from before designing the new surface.

Do you work on downtown Martinez business lots?

Yes: patching, overlays, sealcoat and restriping.

Can you quote a shared driveway for two owners?

Yes. We can break the quote down by section so the cost can be split fairly.

Do you work on hillside streets west of downtown?

Yes, with attention to drainage and edge support on steep grades.

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