A railroad town on three highways
Asphalt Paving in Terrell, TX
Older neighborhoods, institutions and highway businesses in a growing Kaufman County city.
- No-cost site visit and measured quote
- Base depth and asphalt thickness written into every bid
- Permit type confirmed with the city before work starts
Paving in Terrell
Asphalt paving in Terrell covers a city with deep roots and new growth. Development began in 1873 with the Texas and Pacific Railroad, and the town is named for settler Robert A. Terrell. The 2020 census counted 17,465 residents, and the 2023 estimate was 21,480.
Highways
U.S. 80 runs through the city center, Interstate 20 along the south side and State Highway 34 along the east. Businesses along those routes have lots that see heavy trucks and steady traffic. Entrances on state highways involve TxDOT; city streets go through the City of Terrell. We sort out which applies before planning work at the road.
Institutions
Terrell State Hospital has 316 beds, and the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum sits at the municipal airport. Institutional and public lots need clear striping, accessible spaces to the 2010 ADA Standards and work scheduled around operations.
Older neighborhoods
Terrell's older neighborhoods near downtown have driveways and approaches that have been patched many times. We check the base before recommending an overlay or replacement.
Clay
Terrell sits on Blackland Prairie clay, like the rest of the area. Driveway edges crack when the clay beside them shrinks in summer, so we build supported, tapered edges and direct runoff away.
Permits
Terrell has its own permit office. We confirm requirements before scheduling.
Pricing
HomeAdvisor's national range for new asphalt lots is $2 to $4.50 per square foot; HomeGuide's for striping is $4 to $5 per stall and $25 to $40 per accessible stall. For driveways, HomeGuide gives $5 to $12 or more per square foot.
What the bid covers
We list removal, base, asphalt thickness, edges, sealing and striping separately and note whether TxDOT or the city handles any work at the road.
Scheduling around operations
For hospitals, schools and public buildings, we phase the work so entrances and accessible spaces stay available, and we give staff a schedule of which areas close and when.
Typical Terrell projects
- Older driveway replacement
- Highway-frontage lot reconstruction
- Institutional lot striping
- Sealcoating and crack sealing
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.Terrell Facts That Affect Paving
- Railroad beginnings. Development began in 1873 with the Texas and Pacific Railroad; the town is named for settler Robert A. Terrell.
- Growing again. The 2020 census counted 17,465 residents, and the 2023 estimate was 21,480.
- Highway access. U.S. 80 runs through the city center, Interstate 20 along the south side and State Highway 34 along the east.
- Institutions. Terrell State Hospital has 316 beds, and the No. 1 British Flying Training School Museum is at the municipal airport.

Terrell Questions
Who approves an entrance on U.S. 80?
TxDOT, since it is a state highway. City streets go through the City of Terrell.
Can you stripe an institutional lot?
Yes, with accessible spaces to the 2010 ADA Standards and work scheduled around operations.
Is my old driveway worth overlaying?
If the base is still firm, yes. We check before recommending it.
Can you keep accessible spaces open during work?
Yes. We phase the lot so accessible parking and an entrance stay usable.
How long does striping last?
HomeGuide estimates 2 to 5 years, depending on traffic and weather.
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