You stop worrying about liability. No more cracks that turn into trip hazards. No more potholes that damage vehicles or send customers somewhere else. A well-paved lot means fewer complaints, better curb appeal, and one less thing keeping you up at night.
Your property looks like someone gives a damn. First impressions happen in seconds. When customers pull in and see smooth pavement, clean lines, and a lot that’s clearly maintained, they assume the rest of your operation runs the same way.
You save money in the long run. Proper installation and regular maintenance cost a fraction of emergency repairs. Small cracks you ignore today become expensive resurfacing projects tomorrow. The difference between proactive care and deferred maintenance can cost you 88% more over 20 years. That’s real money you’re either keeping or throwing away.
We bring decades of hands-on experience to every parking lot in Lower Makefield. With family roots in the paving industry dating back to 1948, we’ve handled everything from small residential driveways to complex commercial projects across Bucks County.
What sets us apart isn’t just experience. It’s how we work. One crew, one project at a time. That means your job gets our full attention, not a rushed crew juggling three sites in one day. We treat every property owner the same way—whether you’re paving 10 spaces or 200.
Lower Makefield’s winters are tough on asphalt. Freeze-thaw cycles, heavy snow removal, and temperature swings all take their toll. We know exactly how to prep, pour, and maintain lots in this climate so they hold up year after year.
First, we assess your property. Not every lot needs a full repave. Sometimes targeted repairs, resurfacing, or better drainage solve the problem at a fraction of the cost. You get an honest evaluation and a clear recommendation based on what your property actually needs.
Next comes site prep. This is where a lot of contractors cut corners, and it’s where problems start. We handle grading, drainage, and base compaction the right way. Proper prep work is what separates a parking lot that lasts 15 years from one that cracks in three.
Then we install the asphalt. For commercial lots, that typically means a 3 to 4-inch hot-mix asphalt layer over a compacted aggregate base. The thickness depends on your traffic load and soil conditions. We’re not guessing—we’re using decades of experience to get it right.
After paving comes striping and finishing. ADA-compliant spaces, clear traffic flow, proper signage. Everything is measured and marked so your lot is safe, legal, and easy to navigate. You’re not getting a call six months later because something wasn’t done right the first time.
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New parking lot installation covers everything from ground prep to final striping. That includes excavation, grading for proper drainage, aggregate base installation, asphalt paving, compaction, and line striping. If your lot needs ADA-compliant accessible spaces, that’s built into the plan from day one.
Resurfacing is for lots that have a solid base but a worn-out surface. Instead of tearing everything out, we mill off the top layer and apply fresh asphalt. It’s more affordable than full replacement and adds years to your pavement’s life. Most Lower Makefield commercial properties can benefit from resurfacing every 15 to 20 years, depending on traffic and maintenance.
Repairs and maintenance keep small problems from becoming big ones. Crack filling stops water infiltration. Sealcoating protects against oil, UV damage, and oxidation. Pothole repair eliminates hazards before someone gets hurt. We recommend sealcoating every two to five years depending on your lot’s use. It’s a small investment that extends your pavement’s lifespan and keeps your property looking sharp.
Striping and ADA compliance aren’t afterthoughts. Faded lines create confusion and liability risks. We ensure your parking spaces, fire lanes, handicapped zones, and directional markings are clear, visible, and legally compliant. Pennsylvania winters fade striping faster than you’d expect, so regular restriping keeps your lot safe and functional.
Commercial parking lot paving in Lower Makefield typically runs between $3 and $8 per square foot, depending on site conditions, size, and prep work required. A standard 50-space lot covering about 15,000 square feet might cost anywhere from $45,000 to $120,000 for a full installation. That includes excavation, base prep, asphalt, and striping.
Resurfacing costs less—usually $2 to $4 per square foot—because you’re not tearing out the base. Smaller repairs like crack filling, sealcoating, or pothole patching cost even less but need to be done regularly to avoid bigger expenses down the road. We provide transparent estimates based on your property’s actual needs, not inflated numbers designed to upsell you.
The real question isn’t just upfront cost. It’s total cost over time. Cheap paving with poor prep work fails fast. You’ll be repaving in five years instead of fifteen. Spending a bit more on quality installation and staying on top of maintenance saves you tens of thousands in the long run.
A properly installed and maintained asphalt parking lot in Pennsylvania typically lasts 15 to 20 years. Some can go 25 to 30 years if the base is solid and you stay on top of sealcoating and crack repairs. But if you skip maintenance, you’re looking at major problems in under a decade.
Pennsylvania’s freeze-thaw cycles are brutal on asphalt. Water seeps into small cracks, freezes, expands, and breaks the pavement apart. That’s why regular sealcoating and crack filling matter so much here. It’s not optional maintenance—it’s what keeps your lot from falling apart.
The lifespan also depends on traffic. A lot that sees 50 cars a day will outlast one handling 500. Heavy trucks, delivery vehicles, and snow plows all accelerate wear. We factor in your actual use when recommending asphalt thickness and maintenance schedules. You’re not getting a one-size-fits-all answer.
Resurfacing means milling off the top layer of asphalt and applying a fresh 2-inch layer over the existing base. It’s less expensive and less disruptive than full repaving. You’d choose resurfacing when your base is still solid but the surface is cracked, faded, or worn.
Repaving means tearing out everything—old asphalt and damaged base—and rebuilding from the ground up. It costs more and takes longer, but it’s necessary when the base has failed, drainage is poor, or the lot has deep structural damage. If water pools in certain areas or you’re seeing major settling, you probably need a full repave.
We’ll tell you which option makes sense for your property. We’re not going to recommend a full repave if resurfacing will buy you another 15 years. And we’re not going to slap a new surface over a failing base just to save you money upfront. You get an honest assessment based on what actually needs to happen.
Sealcoat your parking lot every two to five years, depending on traffic and weather exposure. In Lower Makefield, most commercial lots benefit from sealcoating every three years. High-traffic areas might need it sooner. Low-traffic residential lots can stretch it to four or five years.
Sealcoating protects asphalt from UV damage, water infiltration, oil spills, and oxidation. It fills hairline cracks, restores that deep black finish, and extends your pavement’s life by years. Skipping sealcoating doesn’t just make your lot look bad—it accelerates deterioration and leads to expensive repairs.
The best time to sealcoat in Pennsylvania is late spring through early fall when temperatures stay above 50 degrees for at least 24 hours. The sealer needs time to cure properly. We schedule sealcoating during ideal weather windows to ensure it bonds correctly and lasts as long as possible.
Yes, if you operate a commercial property or any business open to the public. The Americans with Disabilities Act requires accessible parking spaces with proper dimensions, signage, access aisles, and routes to your building. The number of required spaces depends on your lot size.
ADA compliance isn’t optional. Failing to meet these standards can result in fines, lawsuits, and complaints. Beyond the legal requirement, accessible parking shows customers you care about everyone’s ability to use your property safely and comfortably.
We know Pennsylvania’s ADA requirements and build compliance into every commercial project. That includes proper space width, van-accessible spots, correct signage placement, curb ramps with the right slope, and clearly marked access aisles. You’re not figuring this out yourself or hoping you got it right.
Potholes form when water seeps through cracks in the asphalt, reaches the base layer, and then freezes. When water freezes, it expands. That expansion weakens the base and creates voids under the surface. Traffic pressure causes the asphalt to collapse into those voids, forming a pothole.
Prevention starts with keeping water out. That means crack filling as soon as cracks appear, sealcoating every few years, and ensuring proper drainage so water doesn’t pool on your lot. Pennsylvania winters make this even more critical because freeze-thaw cycles happen constantly from November through March.
Once a pothole forms, fix it immediately. Potholes grow fast, especially with traffic and weather working against you. They damage vehicles, create liability risks, and make your property look neglected. We handle pothole repairs quickly using hot-mix asphalt that bonds properly and lasts. Cold patch is a temporary fix—hot mix is the real solution.
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