Below the Cajon Summit
Asphalt Paving in Oak Hills, CA
Long rural driveways at nearly 3,800 feet, where cold nights and big lots shape the job.
- No-charge site visit and measurement
- Line-item written proposal you approve first
- Base, drainage and thickness spelled out
Rural Lots Below the Pass
Asphalt paving in Oak Hills is mostly rural driveway work. Oak Hills is an unincorporated community of 9,450 people (2020 census) spread over about 24.5 square miles, north of the Cajon Summit of Cajon Pass, southwest of Hesperia and east of Phelan. With fewer than 130 housing units per square mile, lots are large and driveways are long.
Owners on acreage
About 88.6 percent of Oak Hills' occupied homes are owner-occupied, one of the highest rates in the Victor Valley. Owners on acreage tend to want a long-lasting drive, often replacing gravel that washes out and blows away every year.
Cold at elevation
Oak Hills sits at about 3,799 feet, roughly 800 feet higher than Victorville. Nights are colder, freezing weather lasts longer into spring, and snow is more common than on the valley floor. We schedule paving for warm ground, and recommend crack sealing in early fall.
Gravel to asphalt
Long gravel drives on sloping ground erode in storms and rut under trucks. Converting one involves:
- Regrading and compacting the existing material where it is sound
- Adding aggregate where the drive has thinned
- Shaping a crown or cross slope and outlets for water
- Paving to a thickness suited to the heaviest vehicle that uses it
Long drives can be phased, starting at the house.
Fire and access
Oak Hills sits in brushy country near the pass. A firm, paved drive with room for a fire engine to reach the house and turn around is practical. We can widen turnarounds while paving.
County permits
As an unincorporated community, Oak Hills falls under San Bernardino County for road right-of-way work. Driveway approach work on county-maintained roads needs a county encroachment permit, and the county inspector must be notified 48 hours before work starts.
Costs for long drives
A 10 by 300 foot drive is 3,000 square feet. At HomeGuide's $5 to $12 per square foot for standard asphalt, that is roughly $15,000 to $36,000 before extra base work. Recycled asphalt for the far end and new hot mix near the house is one way to manage the budget.
Snow days
At nearly 3,800 feet, Oak Hills sees more snow than the valley floor. Snow sitting on a driveway melts in the sun and refreezes at night, and any open crack takes in that water. Fall crack sealing and a good crown that sheds meltwater are the best protection.
Schools and commuters
Oak Hills High School and the commute toward Cajon Pass bring morning and afternoon traffic. We schedule material deliveries around those peaks.
Gravel drive costs vs. upkeep
Gravel needs regrading and topping up, especially after storms and on slopes. Paving costs more up front but ends that cycle. We can give you both numbers so you can compare.
Where Oak Hills fits
The community sits between Hesperia, Phelan and the pass, and school attendance is split between Hesperia Unified and Snowline Joint Unified. Many properties back onto open brush, so we keep equipment on cleared ground and away from dry vegetation in fire season.
Get a proposal
Call (760) 383-7312 or
.Local Conditions in Oak Hills
- Large, owner-occupied lots. Oak Hills had 9,450 residents and 3,166 housing units across about 24.5 square miles in 2020, with 88.6 percent of occupied units owner-occupied.
- Elevation. The community sits at about 3,799 feet, north of the Cajon Summit, southwest of Hesperia and east of Phelan.
- County permits. San Bernardino County requires an encroachment permit for driveway approaches in county-maintained right-of-way and notification of the inspector at least 48 hours before work.
Our Services in Oak Hills, CA
Oak Hills Questions
Is asphalt worth it on a long rural drive?
If you are tired of regrading gravel and fighting dust and ruts, yes. Phasing can spread the cost.
Does the cold at Oak Hills affect paving?
Yes. We wait for warm ground in spring and avoid late-fall paving on cold days.
Can you add a fire truck turnaround?
Where the lot allows, yes, as part of the paving job.
Who permits approach work in Oak Hills?
San Bernardino County, through an encroachment permit.
What thickness for trucks and trailers?
We recommend 3 to 4 inches of compacted asphalt over a deeper base where heavy vehicles drive and park.
Is recycled asphalt a good option for my long drive?
For far sections, yes. It is firm and lower cost, though not as smooth as new hot mix.
Do you pave in fire season?
Yes, with care. We keep equipment on cleared ground and away from dry brush.
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