West Hayward's historic farm district
Asphalt Paving in Mount Eden, CA
Low, flat ground between the bay and Hesperian Boulevard, once farms and salt works.
- Free estimates at your property
- Written scope: removal, base, asphalt thickness and drainage itemized
- Driveways and commercial lots, homes and businesses alike
Driveways on Mount Eden's Flat Ground
Asphalt paving in Mount Eden means building on some of the flattest, lowest ground in Hayward. Mount Eden was founded in 1850 by farmers from Mount Eden, Kentucky, who were heading for the Gold Rush; a few settled at a road crossing and nailed up an "Mt. Eden" sign. The district stretched from the bay shore east to Telegraph Road, now Hesperian Boulevard, with farms, trans-bay shipping and salt harvesting. Most of it was annexed by Hayward in the late 1950s, and the remaining unincorporated islands were annexed between 2003 and 2009.
Low, slow-draining ground
At about 43 feet, Mount Eden's lots are flat and drain slowly. Old farm and marsh soils near the bay can stay damp. Driveways here sink, crack and hold puddles when the base is thin or the subgrade soft. A new driveway needs soft soil removed, a compacted aggregate base, and a surface set with instruments to drain to the street.
Postwar homes
Much of the housing was built after annexation, so many driveways date from the late 1950s and 1960s and are well past their service life. We replace them with a proper base and, where lots allow, add width.
Salt history
Salt companies along this shore consolidated over the decades; after the Oliver Salt Company closed in 1931, only Leslie Salt remained. Much of the former salt-pond land is now being restored to wetland.
City permits
As part of Hayward, Mount Eden falls under the City's encroachment permit for any work in the street or sidewalk.
Typical work
- Driveway replacement with subgrade repair
- Regrading to stop ponding
- Widening for extra cars
- Sealcoat and crack sealing on newer driveways
Neighborhood landmarks
The name lives on in Mt. Eden High School, Mt. Eden Cemetery, Mt. Eden Park and the Mt. Eden Mansion. The post office opened in 1860.
Planning your job
We visit, probe the subgrade, check where water goes and give you a written scope with base depth and asphalt thickness. Neighbors on the same street can schedule together to reduce cost.
Call (510) 945-3561 or
.Local Notes for Mount Eden
- Kentucky founders. Farmers from Mount Eden, Kentucky, founded the settlement in 1850 on their way to the Gold Rush.
- Annexation. Most of Mount Eden was annexed by Hayward in the late 1950s; remaining unincorporated islands were annexed between 2003 and 2009.
- Salt and farms. The district ran from the bay shore to Telegraph Road (now Hesperian Boulevard); after Oliver Salt closed in 1931, only Leslie Salt remained.
- Elevation. Mount Eden sits at about 43 feet.
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Mount Eden Questions
Why does my Mount Eden driveway hold water?
The ground is flat and the base may have settled. Regrading with instruments fixes it.
Do Hayward City rules apply in Mount Eden?
Yes. Mount Eden is part of Hayward now, so the City encroachment permit applies to street and sidewalk work.
Can several neighbors schedule together?
Yes, and it can reduce mobilization costs.
Is my driveway original?
If it is thin asphalt with many patches on a 1950s or 1960s home, it likely is.
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