When customers pull into your parking lot, they’re already forming opinions about your business. Cracked, pothole-filled asphalt sends the wrong message entirely.
A professionally paved parking lot does more than look good. It prevents slip-and-fall accidents, ensures ADA compliance, and actually increases customer retention. Studies show businesses that invest in quality paving see a 15% boost in customer loyalty over two years.
You get smooth traffic flow, proper drainage that prevents costly water damage, and a surface built to handle New Jersey’s brutal freeze-thaw cycles. No more apologizing to customers about the rough ride into your business.
We’ve been serving WestAmwell and Hunterdon County since our family tradition began in 1948. We’ve completed over 25,000 projects, and we’re still here because we do what we say we’ll do.
Mark Harrison, our owner, personally evaluates every commercial project. No sales teams or estimators—you work directly with the person who’ll be accountable for your results. We focus on one job at a time, which means your project gets our complete attention until it’s done right.
Local businesses choose us because we understand WestAmwell’s unique challenges. From the heavy clay soils that require proper base preparation to the drainage issues common in our area, we’ve solved these problems hundreds of times before.
We start with Mark personally assessing your property. He’ll identify drainage issues, evaluate the existing base, and explain exactly what your parking lot needs—not what generates the highest bill.
If milling is required, we remove the precise amount needed for proper adhesion and drainage. Our crew prepares the base correctly, addresses any soft spots, and ensures proper compaction before any asphalt goes down.
The paving itself happens fast but never rushed. We use proper temperatures, correct thickness, and professional-grade equipment. Most commercial lots are completed within 1-3 days, depending on size. You’ll know the timeline upfront, and we stick to it.
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Every commercial paving project includes proper base preparation, quality asphalt installation, and professional striping. We handle ADA-compliant parking spaces, proper drainage slopes, and traffic flow optimization.
WestAmwell businesses face unique challenges with our clay-heavy soils and seasonal weather extremes. We account for these local conditions in every project, using techniques that prevent the base failures common with inexperienced contractors.
Our commercial services include new parking lot installation, complete reconstruction, overlay paving, crack repair, sealcoating, and line striping. We also handle loading dock areas, walkways, and any specialized paving your business requires.
Commercial paving in WestAmwell typically ranges from $2.00 to $7.00 per square foot, depending on your project’s complexity. A simple overlay costs less than full reconstruction, but the right choice depends on your existing pavement’s condition.
Factors affecting cost include the size of your lot, current pavement condition, drainage requirements, and whether milling is needed. Larger projects generally cost less per square foot due to economies of scale.
We provide detailed, written estimates that break down all costs upfront. No hidden fees or surprise charges—you’ll know exactly what you’re paying for before any work begins.
Most commercial parking lots in WestAmwell are completed within 1-3 days, depending on size and complexity. Weather permitting, we can typically pave 10,000-15,000 square feet per day.
The timeline includes site preparation, any necessary milling, base work, paving, and initial striping. We schedule projects to minimize disruption to your business operations, often working around your peak hours.
Curing time is separate—you can drive on new asphalt within 24-48 hours, but we recommend avoiding heavy trucks for the first week. We’ll give you specific guidelines based on your pavement thickness and local weather conditions.
Yes, we ensure all commercial projects meet current ADA requirements for accessible parking spaces, proper slopes, and safe pedestrian pathways. This isn’t optional—it’s required by law for New Jersey businesses.
We calculate the correct number of accessible spaces based on your total parking count, ensure proper dimensions and signage placement, and create compliant access routes to building entrances. Getting this wrong can result in costly fines and potential lawsuits.
Our experience with local municipalities means we understand WestAmwell’s specific requirements and can handle any permit applications needed for your project.
An overlay involves placing new asphalt over existing pavement that’s structurally sound but showing surface wear. It’s more cost-effective and faster than full reconstruction, typically costing 30-40% less.
Full reconstruction means removing existing asphalt, addressing base issues, and building from the ground up. This is necessary when you have extensive cracking, base failure, or drainage problems that an overlay can’t fix.
The decision depends on your current pavement’s condition, not your budget preferences. Choosing overlay when reconstruction is needed just means you’ll be repaving again in 2-3 years instead of getting 15-20 years from proper reconstruction.
Proper drainage is critical in WestAmwell due to our clay soils and seasonal weather patterns. Water that can’t drain properly will cause base failure, leading to expensive repairs within a few years.
We evaluate existing drainage during our initial assessment and design proper slopes to direct water away from your building and toward appropriate outlets. This might include catch basins, French drains, or simply regrading the surface.
Many paving failures in our area stem from contractors who ignore drainage requirements to keep bids low. We factor drainage into every project because fixing water problems after paving is exponentially more expensive than doing it right initially.
Proper maintenance extends your asphalt’s life from 10-12 years to 20-25 years, making it the most cost-effective approach long-term. The key is addressing small issues before they become major problems.
Sealcoating every 3-4 years protects against UV damage, oil spills, and water infiltration. Crack sealing should be done annually before winter to prevent freeze-thaw damage. Both services cost a fraction of premature repaving.
We provide maintenance recommendations specific to your pavement thickness, traffic load, and local conditions. Following a simple maintenance schedule saves thousands compared to emergency repairs or early replacement.
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