Gilmer sits about 48 miles southeast of Sulphur Springs, in Upshur County, and Area Wide Paving travels out to handle asphalt work for property owners and businesses throughout the area. With a population of roughly 5,100, Gilmer has a mix of small commercial operations, farm properties, and residential streets, and the pavement needs reflect that variety. From cracked driveways to worn commercial lots, our crews bring the same asphalt paving, overlay, patching, sealcoating, and striping work we do closer to home out to Gilmer and the surrounding county roads.
Gilmer's local economy runs on a blend of agriculture and small business, and both put real demands on pavement. We build and repair parking lots for commercial properties in town, patch potholes on driveways and access roads, and lay chip seal on farm entrances and rural drives that see heavy equipment traffic. Asphalt overlays are common here too, since a lot of older lots and driveways just need a fresh surface rather than a full rebuild. Sealcoating and striping round out the work, helping lots hold up against sun and rain while keeping parking areas clearly marked for customers and traffic.
Upshur County sees its share of heat, humidity, and seasonal rain, and that combination is hard on asphalt that isn't properly sealed or maintained. Driveways and lots in Gilmer that go without sealcoating tend to show cracking and raveling sooner than they should. Farm entrances around town also take a beating from tractors, trucks, and trailers moving in and out regularly, which is why chip seal and proper base work matter for those surfaces. We take the local terrain and traffic patterns into account whether we're working a residential driveway or a commercial lot near the town square.
Area Wide Paving doesn't keep a crew or yard in Gilmer — we operate out of Sulphur Springs and drive out to handle jobs here, along with nearby communities like Gladewater and White Oak. That regional approach lets us schedule efficiently and keep costs reasonable for property owners who don't need a paving contractor with a local office, just a crew that shows up, does the work right, and moves on to the next job. Whether it's a single driveway or a multi-acre commercial lot, we scope the job the same way we would anywhere else in Northeast Texas.
When you call, we'll talk through what you need — new paving, an overlay on an existing surface, patching, sealcoating, or striping — and get a sense of the site before scheduling a visit. For commercial lots and larger driveway or farm entrance jobs, we look at drainage, current pavement condition, and expected traffic before recommending a scope of work. We try to keep the process straightforward: an honest look at the job, a plan that fits the property, and a crew that completes the work without unnecessary delays.
If you're in Gilmer and need asphalt paving, patching, sealcoating, or striping work done, call Area Wide Paving at (903) 885-6388. You can also visit our homepage for more on the services we offer across Northeast Texas, or review our privacy policy for details on how we handle your information.