Paving on the Estancia Valley floor
Moriarty sits a little over 6,200 feet up on the flat floor of the Estancia Valley, just east of Edgewood along I-40 and Historic Route 66. The flat terrain makes paving simpler in one way and harder in another: there's less slope to deal with, but water has fewer places to go. Driveways and lots that aren't graded carefully end up holding puddles that freeze in winter and soak the base in summer.
Valley soils here often include clay that expands when it gets wet. On a driveway, that means heaving, cracking and low spots unless the clay is dug out or covered with an adequate compacted base. We test the ground at every Moriarty estimate so we know how much base your site really needs.
What we pave in Moriarty
Residential driveways
New hot-mix driveways and gravel conversions for homes in town and on the surrounding acreage. We pay special attention to grade, since flat lots need a deliberate slope to shed water. See our Moriarty driveway paving page for details.
Ranch and farm roads
Moriarty's farming and ranching roots mean plenty of long access roads, equipment yards and barn entrances. Chip seal and compacted millings are popular here for covering long distances on a budget.
Commercial lots along I-40
Truck stops, restaurants, motels, shops and offices near the interchanges see heavy vehicles every day. We build thicker sections where trucks turn and park, and offer resurfacing, sealcoating and striping to keep lots safe and presentable.
Wind, dust and sun
Strong spring winds blow sand across pavement and scour it, and the open valley gets full sun all day. Both speed up surface wear. A sealcoat every two to three years and prompt crack sealing will protect your investment far longer than leaving it bare.
Paving services in Moriarty
- New asphalt driveways and gravel-to-asphalt conversions
- Resurfacing and overlays for worn driveways with a solid base
- Sealcoating and crack sealing
- Pothole and asphalt repair
- Private road paving, chip seal and recycled millings
- Parking lots and commercial paving
- Grading, drainage and base prep
Frequently asked questions
Do you charge more to work in Moriarty?
Moriarty is a short drive from our Edgewood base, so there's no special travel charge for typical projects.
What's best for a long ranch road in Moriarty?
Chip seal or compacted millings over a well-crowned base are usually the best value for long rural roads. Hot-mix asphalt makes sense near the house and in high-traffic areas.
Can you help with water pooling on my flat driveway?
Yes. We regrade the base to create a positive slope toward a safe outlet before paving, and can add swales where needed.
Keep reading
Asphalt Driveway Paving in Moriarty, NM
New driveways and gravel conversions built for flat valley clay.
Learn more →Chip Seal Paving
A firm, dust-free, rustic surface for long drives and rural roads at less than asphalt.
Learn more →McIntosh
Rural homes and farms along NM-41 between Moriarty and Estancia.
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