Asphalt Driveway Paving in Deale, MD
South State Paving is based here in Deale: a family-owned asphalt paving company 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadyoak | 42% | Poorly drained | Very limitedDepth to saturated zone, Frost action, Low strength, Ponding, Shrink-swell |
| Deale | 27% | Somewhat poorly drained | Very limitedDepth to saturated zone, Frost action, Low strength |
| Elkton | 18% | Poorly drained | Very limitedDepth to saturated zone, Frost action, Low strength, Ponding |
The USDA soil survey maps the ground in Deale mostly as Shadyoak (42%), Deale (27%) and Elkton (18%), based on 25 points sampled across the area.
Of the sampled points, 2% fell on ground the survey maps as urban land, which it does not rate and 32% fell on water or submerged soils; those are left out of the percentages.
For local roads and streets, the survey rates Shadyoak, Deale and Elkton "very limited", citing depth to saturated zone, frost action, low strength, ponding and shrink-swell.
Shadyoak (poorly drained), Deale (somewhat poorly drained) and Elkton (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 Deale
FEMA's flood map puts 3 of the 18 land points sampled in Deale (17%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (15) and zone AE (3).
Deale at a glance
- County: Anne Arundel County, MD
- Land area: 5.3 square miles
- South State Paving's home base (5741 Nutwell Sudley Rd)
Driveway permits in Deale
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.
On a state road, the entrance needs a Maryland State Highway Administration permit (SHA guidelines).
Some of the sampled points in Deale 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 Deale, 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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Deale paving FAQs
What does the USDA soil survey say about the ground in Deale?
The USDA soil survey maps Deale mostly as Shadyoak and Deale, and for local roads and streets it cites depth to saturated zone, frost action, low strength, ponding and shrink-swell as limitations.
Where is South State Paving based?
South State Paving is based in Deale, at 5741 Nutwell Sudley Rd, and works in Anne Arundel, Calvert, Prince George's, Charles and St. Mary's counties.
Do I need a permit for a driveway in Deale?
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 Anne Arundel County Department of Public Works is the office to ask; the link is on this page.
Is Deale in a FEMA flood zone?
FEMA's flood map puts 3 of the 18 land points sampled in Deale (17%) in a Special Flood Hazard Area, the zone with a 1% annual chance of flooding. By zone: zone X (15) and zone AE (3).