Driveway Paving in Anne Arundel County, MD
South State Paving is a family-owned asphalt paving company based in Deale, run by fourth-generation paver George Cooper. Driveway replacement, new driveways, resurfacing, sealcoating and repairs in Deale, Shady Side, Churchton, Tracys Landing, Lothian, Harwood, Edgewater, Mayo, Riva, Davidsonville, Annapolis, Crofton, Odenton, Arnold and Severna Park. MHIC #05-169105. Free estimates.
Free Estimate: (410) 212-8084Anne Arundel County towns we serve
Anne Arundel County covers 414.8 square miles of land and 173 square miles of water, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The table shows each town South State Paving serves here, its straight-line distance from the Deale shop, and the main soil the USDA soil survey maps there, with the survey's rating for local roads and streets.
| Town | From Deale | Main soil | USDA road rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deale | Home base | Shadyoak (42%), poorly drained | Very limited |
| Shady Side | 3.7 mi | Shadyoak (48%), poorly drained | Very limited |
| Churchton | 2.3 mi | Shadyoak (47%), poorly drained | Very limited |
| Tracys Landing | 2.6 mi | Marr (35%), well drained | Somewhat limited |
| Lothian | 3.9 mi | Marr (41%), well drained | Somewhat limited |
| Harwood | 5.8 mi | Marr (38%), well drained | Somewhat limited |
| Edgewater | 10 mi | Annapolis (54%), well drained | Somewhat limited |
| Mayo | 8.2 mi | Annapolis (77%), well drained | Somewhat limited |
| Riva | 10.4 mi | Annapolis (79%), well drained | Somewhat limited |
| Davidsonville | 10.3 mi | Annapolis (31%), well drained | Somewhat limited |
| Annapolis | 12.7 mi | Annapolis (95%), well drained | Somewhat limited |
| Crofton | 16.2 mi | Collington (21%), well drained | Somewhat limited |
| Odenton | 19.8 mi | Downer (22%), well drained | Not limited |
| Arnold | 17.5 mi | Annapolis (37%), well drained | Somewhat limited |
| Severna Park | 20.1 mi | Patapsco (20%), somewhat excessively drained | Not limited |
Towns that are not Census places use their ZIP code area: Churchton (the 20733 ZIP code), Tracys Landing (the 20779 ZIP code), Lothian (the 20711 ZIP code), Harwood (the 20776 ZIP code), Davidsonville (the 21035 ZIP code).
Driveway permits in Anne Arundel County
Anne Arundel County's Department of Public Works says a Residential Driveway Access Permit is required for any modification or new installation of a residential entrance onto a County road, with or without replacing curb and gutter. Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works.
Where a driveway meets a state road, the Maryland State Highway Administration says everyone accessing a state highway from a residential property must obtain a residential entrance permit (Guidelines for Residential Entrances to State Highways).
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources says all land within 1,000 feet of tidal waters and tidal wetlands is in the Chesapeake Bay Critical Area, where construction is subject to limits on lot coverage (Critical Area FAQs).
Sources: USDA NRCS Soil Survey, Soil Data Access, 25 points sampled per town, pulled September 2026. U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files for land and water area and coordinates. Distances are straight lines, not driving routes.
Services in Anne Arundel County
Asphalt driveways for homes across Southern Maryland.
Tear out the failed driveway and pave a new one.
A new asphalt surface over an existing driveway.
Protect the asphalt you already have.
A stone-finish surface for lanes and rural driveways.
Lots, entrances, private roads and pads.
Anne Arundel County paving FAQs
Which Anne Arundel County towns does South State Paving serve?
Deale, Shady Side, Churchton, Tracys Landing, Lothian, Harwood, Edgewater, Mayo, Riva, Davidsonville, Annapolis, Crofton, Odenton, Arnold and Severna Park each have a page on this site with USDA soil data and permit contacts. South State Paving is based in Deale and works in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Prince George's, Charles and St. Mary's counties.
Do I need a permit for a driveway in Anne Arundel County?
Anne Arundel County's Department of Public Works says a Residential Driveway Access Permit is required for any modification or new installation of a residential entrance onto a County road, with or without replacing curb and gutter. For a driveway onto a state highway, the Maryland State Highway Administration requires a residential entrance permit.
Is South State Paving licensed in Anne Arundel County?
South State Paving, LLC holds Maryland Home Improvement Commission license #05-169105. The Maryland Department of Labor has an online license search.
How do I get a paving estimate in Anne Arundel County?
Call (410) 212-8084. The phone is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and estimates are free.