Cliffwood Beach is the bayfront neighborhood of Aberdeen Township in Monmouth County, a stretch of homes facing Raritan Bay right next to the Laurence Harbor section of Old Bridge. It has its own name and identity, but permits and zoning go through Aberdeen. Dan The Paver builds asphalt driveways for Cliffwood Beach homeowners and asphalt parking lots for nearby businesses and community properties.
Homes on the bay
The neighborhood grew from a summer colony on the bay into a year-round community. Today it is a mix of small cottages that were expanded, raised homes rebuilt after Hurricane Sandy, and newer houses on the same narrow lots. Driveways are generally short and single-width, with a few wider drives on corner lots. The bay sits at the end of many streets, and the blocks behind the shoreline slope gently down toward the water.
Typical requests here include replacing a cracked drive that has settled, rebuilding an apron that sits below the street, or redoing the drive after a home has been raised. Our asphalt driveway paving page covers how we build each one.
Bayfront soil and water
Cliffwood Beach sits on sandy coastal soil at low elevation, with the water table close to the surface and storm surge a real concern. That is why base work matters more here than almost anywhere in the county. We excavate past any soft or organic layer, compact a durable aggregate base in lifts, and grade the drive so rainwater runs toward the street. We also check how the finished height meets the garage and the road so water is not trapped.
Nearby commercial lots
Route 35 and the roads leading toward Matawan carry shopping centers, offices and apartment complexes that serve this part of the Bayshore. We offer asphalt parking lot paving for those owners, with milling and base repair as needed.
Before you build
Check with Aberdeen Township’s construction and zoning office about curb cuts and impervious coverage before changing your driveway. Neighboring Old Bridge and Matawan have their own pages, and the Monmouth County hub lists every town we cover.
Cliffwood Beach paving questions
Our Cliffwood Beach street floods during big nor'easters. Is it worth paving the driveway at all?
Yes, as long as it is built for the conditions. The danger is water sitting in a weak base, not the asphalt getting wet. We remove soft and saturated soil, use a well-draining aggregate base compacted in layers, and pitch the surface so water leaves quickly once the street drains. A drive built that way recovers far better than one laid directly on sand.
Do I need Aberdeen Township's approval to widen my driveway in Cliffwood Beach?
Cliffwood Beach is a neighborhood of Aberdeen Township, so the township's zoning and construction office is where to ask. Widening a drive adds impervious coverage and may change the curb cut, and both are reviewed by the township. Once you know what is allowed, we can plan the width and tie the new section into your existing drive.
