Asphalt Paving in Acton, CA

Asphalt paving in Acton fits a community that has kept a rural western character on purpose. Acton lies between the Sierra Pelona and San Gabriel Mountains off State Route 14, about 8 miles south of Palmdale, at about 2,710 feet. It covers more than 39 square miles but had only 7,431 residents at the 2020 census. Valley properties are often ranch-style homes with equestrian facilities, and the town's homes, commercial buildings and historic buildings carry a western theme, some dating to the late 1800s.

Owners who stay put

About 88 percent of Acton's occupied homes are owner-occupied, out of 2,821 housing units. Most driveway work here is for owners who want a drive that will last, and long rural drives are the norm.

Slopes and runoff

Unlike the flat valley floor, Acton's ground rises and falls. A driveway on a slope collects water from above and sends it down the pavement. We set cross slopes, add rolled edges or swales and choose where water leaves the pavement so it does not cut into the shoulder. On steep sections we may recommend a thicker asphalt layer and tighter compaction so tires do not shove the surface on hot days.

Horse trailers and equipment

Horse trailers, hay trucks and tractors are heavy, and trailer tongue jacks concentrate a lot of weight on a small spot. For equestrian properties we recommend:

• A deeper base under parking and turnaround areas
• 3 to 4 inches of compacted asphalt where trailers park
• A pad or plate under tongue jacks during hot weather
• Gentle grades at gates so trailers do not drag

County roads

Acton is unincorporated Los Angeles County. Approach work on a county road needs a Road Construction permit from Los Angeles County Public Works, and the county asks for certificates of insurance naming the County with the application. We include that step when the job reaches the street.

Historic buildings and western style

Acton's first hotel and saloon opened in 1889, and the saloon is still in business. Some properties here have buildings from the late 1800s. When a driveway or lot runs up to an older building, we take care with grades so water flows away from old foundations and wooden walls, and we keep heavy equipment back from fragile structures. A clean asphalt drive with a soft shoulder of decomposed granite suits the town's western look.

Gravel to asphalt on ranch parcels

Many Acton driveways started as decomposed granite or gravel. Where the existing material is clean and well compacted, it can become part of the new base, which saves cost. Where it has rutted or washed out, we regrade, add aggregate and compact before paving. Long drives can be done in phases, starting at the house or the gate.

Climate

Acton's summer highs average 88 degrees or more, a little milder than Palmdale, but winter nights are cold. Call (661) 466-4552 or

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