Driveway Paving in St. Mary's 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 Charlotte Hall. MHIC #05-169105. Free estimates.
Free Estimate: (410) 212-8084St. Mary's County towns we serve
St. Mary's County covers 358.6 square miles of land and 405.7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Hall | 25.3 mi | Evesboro (34%), excessively drained | Not limited |
Driveway permits in St. Mary's County
St. Mary's County's Department of Public Works & Transportation handles permits for work within a County right-of-way. St. Mary's County Department of Public Works & Transportation.
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 St. Mary's 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.
St. Mary's County towns
St. Mary's County paving FAQs
Which St. Mary's County towns does South State Paving serve?
Charlotte Hall has 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 St. Mary's County?
St. Mary's County's Department of Public Works & Transportation handles permits for work within a County right-of-way. For a driveway onto a state highway, the Maryland State Highway Administration requires a residential entrance permit.
Is South State Paving licensed in St. Mary's 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 St. Mary's County?
Call (410) 212-8084. The phone is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and estimates are free.