Asphalt Driveway Paving in Chesapeake Beach, MD
South State Paving is a family-owned asphalt paving company in Deale, about 7.4 miles from Chesapeake Beach in a straight line, run by fourth-generation paver George Cooper. Driveway replacement, new driveways, resurfacing, sealcoating and repairs. MHIC #05-169105. Free estimates.
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| Soil | Share | Drainage | USDA rating for local roads |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodon | 34% | Moderately well drained | Somewhat limitedDepth to saturated zone, Frost action, Slope |
| Marr | 34% | Well drained | Very limitedFrost action, Slope |
| Mispillion | 9% | Very poorly drained | Very limitedDepth to saturated zone, Flooding, Frost action, Low strength, Subsidence |
| Zekiah | 8% | Poorly drained | Very limitedDepth to saturated zone, Flooding, Frost action, Low strength, Ponding |
The USDA soil survey maps the ground in Chesapeake Beach mostly as Dodon (34%), Marr (34%) and Mispillion (9%), based on 25 points sampled across the area.
Of the sampled points, 9% fell on water or submerged soils; those are left out of the percentages.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Marr, Mispillion and Zekiah "very limited", citing frost action, slope, depth to saturated zone, flooding, low strength, subsidence and ponding.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Dodon "somewhat limited", citing depth to saturated zone, frost action and slope.
Mispillion (very poorly drained) and Zekiah (poorly drained) are classed as poorly drained or wetter.
Why it matters: the Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association says soil type and drainage should be checked before any driveway advice is given (brief).
Flood zones in Chesapeake Beach
FEMA's flood map puts 5 of the 23 land points sampled in Chesapeake Beach (22%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (18) and zone AE (5).
Chesapeake Beach at a glance
- County: Calvert County, MD
- Land area: 2.7 square miles
- Straight-line distance from South State Paving in Deale: about 7.4 miles
Driveway permits in Chesapeake Beach
The Town of Chesapeake Beach says some permits need approval from both the Town and Calvert County: the Town reviews zoning, public works approvals and Critical Area requirements, and the County gives final approval for building and grading permits. Town of Chesapeake Beach.
For a driveway onto a county road, ask the Calvert County Inspections and Permits (Planning & Zoning) whether a permit is needed. Calvert County Inspections and Permits (Planning & Zoning).
On a state road, the entrance needs a Maryland State Highway Administration permit (SHA guidelines).
Some of the sampled points in Chesapeake Beach fall on water. Land within 1,000 feet of tidal water is in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, where lot coverage is limited (Maryland DNR).
Sources: USDA NRCS Soil Survey, Soil Data Access, 25 points sampled across Chesapeake Beach, pulled September 2026; percentages exclude urban land and water. FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer at the same points. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files for land area and coordinates. Distance is a straight line, not a driving route.
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Chesapeake Beach paving FAQs
What does the USDA soil survey say about the ground in Chesapeake Beach?
The USDA soil survey maps Chesapeake Beach mostly as Dodon and Marr, and for local roads and streets it cites depth to saturated zone, frost action, slope, flooding, low strength, subsidence and ponding as limitations.
How far is Chesapeake Beach from South State Paving?
South State Paving is based in Deale. Using Census coordinates, Chesapeake Beach is about 7.4 miles from its Deale address in a straight line.
Do I need a permit for a driveway in Chesapeake Beach?
It depends on the road it meets. The Maryland State Highway Administration requires a residential entrance permit for a driveway onto a state highway. For a county or town road, the Town of Chesapeake Beach or the Calvert County Inspections and Permits (Planning & Zoning) is the office to ask; the link is on this page.
Is Chesapeake Beach in a FEMA flood zone?
FEMA's flood map puts 5 of the 23 land points sampled in Chesapeake Beach (22%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (18) and zone AE (5).