On the east mesa
Meadow Lake and El Cerro Mission spread across the sandy mesa east of the river. Lots are large, homes sit back from the road, many roads are dirt, and the wind keeps moving the sand around. It's a great place to have room — and a hard place to keep a driveway clean.
What works
- Compacted millings for long drives — firm and low-dust at a modest price. See millings in Meadow Lake.
- Asphalt at the house for parking and turnaround.
- Chip seal where you want a sealed surface on a long run.
- A defined end at the road so the drive doesn't crumble where it meets the dirt.
- Supported edges so sand doesn't wash out from under the pavement.
Sand needs a real base
Loose sand shifts under wheels. Every surface we place out here goes on a crowned, compacted base — that's what keeps it from rutting. See mesa lot driveway surfaces.
What we do in Meadow Lake & El Cerro Mission
- New asphalt driveways and RV pads and shop aprons
- Farm and ranch drives and mesa-lot driveways
- Chip seal and recycled millings
- Ditch crossings and drainage
- Overlays, sealcoating, crack sealing and repairs
- Commercial parking lots
Common questions
What's the cheapest real upgrade for a sandy drive?
A crowned, compacted base with recycled millings.
Will asphalt hold up on sand?
Yes, on a properly compacted base with supported edges.
Can you pave the dirt road?
Public roads are the county's. We pave driveways and private lanes.