
Driveway Paving in Calvert 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 Dunkirk, Owings, North Beach, Chesapeake Beach, Huntingtown, Prince Frederick, St. Leonard and Lusby. MHIC #05-169105. Free estimates.
Free Estimate: (410) 212-8084Calvert County towns we serve
Calvert County covers 213.2 square miles of land and 131.9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dunkirk | 7.8 mi | Dodon (39%), moderately well drained | Somewhat limited |
| Owings | 6 mi | Dodon (43%), moderately well drained | Somewhat limited |
| North Beach | 6.4 mi | Keyport (54%), moderately well drained | Somewhat limited |
| Chesapeake Beach | 7.4 mi | Dodon (34%), moderately well drained | Somewhat limited |
| Huntingtown | 12.9 mi | Dodon (29%), moderately well drained | Somewhat limited |
| Prince Frederick | 17.4 mi | Downer (44%), well drained | Very limited |
| St. Leonard | 23 mi | Downer (45%), well drained | Very limited |
| Lusby | 30.8 mi | Downer (27%), well drained | Very limited |
Driveway permits in Calvert County
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).
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 Calvert 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.
Calvert County paving FAQs
Which Calvert County towns does South State Paving serve?
Dunkirk, Owings, North Beach, Chesapeake Beach, Huntingtown, Prince Frederick, St. Leonard and Lusby 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 Calvert County?
Ask the Calvert County Inspections and Permits (Planning & Zoning) whether a driveway onto a county road needs a permit. For a driveway onto a state highway, the Maryland State Highway Administration requires a residential entrance permit.
Is South State Paving licensed in Calvert 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 Calvert County?
Call (410) 212-8084. The phone is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and estimates are free.





