Can you pave while we stay open?

Yes. We phase most commercial lots in halves or quadrants and schedule nights and weekends for retail and medical properties so you never lose full access.

How long before we can park on new asphalt?

24-48 hours for passenger vehicles. Avoid parking heavy trucks, trailers, or dumpsters on new asphalt for 30 days while the mat fully cures.

What determines the cost of a parking lot paving project?

Square footage, asphalt thickness, base condition, whether milling is required, drainage work, traffic control, phasing requirements and the amount of striping and signage all drive the final number. Reconstruction costs more than an overlay because it includes demolition, grading and new base.

Do you provide traffic control and ADA layouts?

Yes. We provide on-site traffic control, barricades and phasing plans, and we lay out ADA stalls, access aisles and routes to current accessibility requirements.

Who handles permits and engineering?

We coordinate with local jurisdictions on permitting and work from your civil drawings, or refer a civil engineer when a new lot requires stormwater design.

COMMERCIAL PARKING LOT CONTRACTORS

Commercial Parking Lot Paving

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Commercial parking lot paving contractor for new construction, full-depth reconstruction and asphalt overlays — engineered base, state DOT-spec mixes, ADA-compliant layouts and phased traffic control that keeps your property open.

Licensed & Insured

State DOT-Spec Mixes

Phased Scheduling

20+ Years Combined Industry Experience

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How thick should a commercial parking lot be?

Car-only areas typically use 2" of asphalt over 6" of compacted aggregate base. Truck lanes, dumpster pads, and dock aprons need 3"-4" of asphalt over 8" of base, or a concrete pad at the dumpster.

PavementX provides parking lot paving for commercial, industrial, multifamily and municipal properties across South Carolina, North Carolina and Georgia. Request a site assessment.

Why Choose Professional Parking Lot Paving?

Commercial parking lots fail from the bottom up, so we build them from the bottom up: proof-rolled subgrade, compacted graded aggregate base, then binder and surface courses placed to spec. Layout matters as much as structure — drive aisles, stall geometry, fire lanes, heavy-traffic zones and ADA routes are designed to get the most usable spaces out of your footprint while staying compliant. Work is phased with night and weekend options and full traffic control so tenants, customers and deliveries keep access throughout construction.

New parking lot construction and full-depth reconstruction

Asphalt overlays over sound existing pavement

Subgrade proof-rolling and graded aggregate base preparation

Drainage design, grade correction and inlet tie-ins

Heavy-traffic zones: truck lanes, dock aprons, dumpster pads

Phased construction with night and weekend scheduling

ADA-compliant stall, aisle and access-route layouts

Striping, signage and on-site traffic control

Professional Application

Our experienced team uses commercial-grade equipment and premium parking lot paving materials to ensure even coverage and optimal protection.

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Commercial Parking Lot Paving Services

From ground-up construction to overlays on aging lots, we deliver the scope commercial property owners and managers actually need.

New Parking Lot Construction

Ground-up construction from subgrade to striping, built to your civil drawings and traffic loading.

Full-Depth Reconstruction

Remove failed asphalt and base, correct grade and drainage, then rebuild the pavement structure.

Asphalt Overlays

Place a new mat over sound existing pavement, with milling at tie-ins so grades and thresholds stay correct.

Base Preparation

Proof-rolled subgrade and compacted graded aggregate base — the foundation that determines pavement life.

Drainage

Grade correction, low-spot elimination and inlet and catch-basin tie-ins so water leaves the lot.

Heavy Traffic Areas

Thicker sections for truck lanes, dock aprons, drive-thrus and dumpster pads that carry concentrated loads.

Phasing

Halves, quadrants or zone-by-zone sequencing so tenants, customers and deliveries keep access.

Night & Weekend Work

Off-hours crews for retail, medical, industrial and multifamily properties that cannot lose daytime parking.

ADA Layouts

Accessible stalls, access aisles, ramps and routes laid out to current accessibility requirements.

Striping

Stall layout, fire lanes, directional arrows, crosswalks, signage and curb painting after cure.

Traffic Control

Barricades, cones, signage and flagging to keep vehicles and pedestrians safely separated from the work zone.

Pavement Design

Asphalt and base thickness engineered to the traffic your property actually carries — not a one-size spec.

How Commercial Parking Lot Paving Works

We follow a proven process to ensure the highest quality results and long-lasting protection.

Assessment

Walk the property, evaluate existing pavement, base condition, drainage and traffic patterns

Pavement Design

Set asphalt and base thickness by traffic loading, then plan layout, ADA routes and phasing

Demolition & Grading

Remove failed pavement, excavate as needed and re-establish grade for positive drainage

Base Preparation

Proof-roll subgrade and place compacted graded aggregate base to design depth

Asphalt Placement

Place binder and surface courses with a paver train at proper mat temperature

Compaction

Roll to specified density with breakdown, intermediate and finish rollers

Striping & Signage

Lay out stalls, fire lanes, ADA stalls and access aisles, then stripe and install signage

Final Inspection

Walk the finished lot with ownership, confirm drainage and hand back the property

Related Guides & Resources

In-depth articles from the PavementX team on specifying, budgeting and maintaining commercial pavement.

What Determines Parking Lot Paving Cost?

Two lots of the same size can price very differently. These are the variables that move a commercial parking lot paving budget.

Square Footage

Total paved area sets the material and labor baseline, and larger lots gain some efficiency per square foot.

Asphalt Thickness

Thicker binder and surface courses cost more but are required where trucks and concentrated loads run.

Base Condition

Sound base allows an overlay. Soft, saturated or failed base means excavation and new aggregate.

Milling

Milling adds cost but protects curb reveal, ADA slopes and door thresholds instead of raising the lot.

Drainage

Grade correction, new inlets and catch-basin work add scope when water is not leaving the lot.

Traffic Control

Barricades, signage and flagging to keep an operating property safe during construction.

Phasing

Night, weekend and multi-phase schedules cost more in mobilizations than a single closed-lot pour.

Striping

Stall count, fire lanes, ADA stalls, arrows, crosswalks and signage all factor into the final layout cost.

Why Choose PavementX?

Your trusted partner for professional pavement services

Licensed & Insured

Fully licensed contractors with comprehensive insurance coverage

20+ Years Combined Industry Experience

Decades of combined industry experience across the Southeast

Same-Day Response

Quick response times for estimates and emergency repairs

Commercial Pavement Specialists

Trusted by commercial, industrial, multifamily and municipal property owners.