Paving Contractors in Cheney, KS

Cheney is about 22 miles west of Wichita's outskirts and roughly 5.5 miles south of Cheney Reservoir, and that location shapes how people here use their driveways. For paving contractors in Cheney, a driveway job often means more than a path to the garage: a pad for a boat, a parking strip for a camper, or extra width so a pickup with a trailer can swing in without cutting across the lawn.

Cheney's simple permit rule

The city makes this part easy to understand. Its building permit FAQ says that if you are planning to cut the curb, replace your sidewalk or pour a new driveway, you need a permit, available at Cheney City Hall; the page lists the fee as $15. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount when you call. The same page notes that a sidewalk that is removed must be replaced. If a new approach or wider entrance means cutting the curb, we plan the sidewalk crossing in the scope so nothing is left incomplete. Call City Hall at 542-3622 with questions.

Pads for boats, trailers and RVs

A loaded boat trailer or camper puts concentrated weight on its tires and tongue jack. On thin asphalt or a soft base, that weight leaves dents and ruts within a season. For storage pads we:

• Excavate deeper and add more compacted aggregate than a car-only drive needs
• Size the pad with room to walk around the trailer
• Slope it so rain drains away from the stored vehicle
• Recommend a board or plate under jacks and stands during hot weather

Heat is the main enemy here

Cheney has a humid subtropical climate, and the Wichita area averages about 12 days a year at 100 degrees or more. Hot asphalt softens, which is when a parked trailer or a turning tire does the most damage. Sealcoating helps reflect some heat and slows the drying of the binder. Fresh asphalt also needs time to firm up before heavy loads go on it.

Small-town scheduling

Because Cheney is a longer drive from Wichita than some suburbs, we like to plan Cheney work in groups or on full days so the crew and equipment can make one trip. Mention whether you are flexible on timing; it can help with scheduling.

Other work we do in Cheney

• Patching potholes and broken edges on older driveways
• Overlays on worn but solid surfaces
• Crack sealing before winter
• Sealcoating on a two-to-four-year cycle
• Paving and striping for church, school-event and small business lots

Owners who want their parking areas repaired or restriped before busy event weekends should call well ahead.

Building and inspections

Cheney is among the small cities whose building inspections and plan review Sedgwick County's MABCD handles under contract. For paving, the city's own permit is usually the first step.

Estimates

We visit the property, talk through what you need to park, and give you a written quote. Call (316) 448-2179 or

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