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Your customers need a parking lot that works—not one that’s cracking apart after the first winter. You get asphalt that’s built for Lake Desolation’s freeze-thaw cycles and heavy use.
No more worrying about liability from potholes or losing customers because your lot looks unprofessional. A properly paved parking lot handles everything from delivery trucks to daily customer traffic without breaking down.
You’ll have a surface that drains correctly, meets code requirements, and gives your business the professional appearance that builds customer confidence from the moment they pull in.
We’ve been handling paving projects across the Lake Desolation area for over two decades. We understand how the seasonal weather here affects asphalt—from the freeze-thaw cycles that destroy poorly installed lots to the drainage challenges that come with our terrain.
As an owner-operated company, you work directly with the decision-maker from your first call through project completion. No runaround, no subcontractors you’ve never met, no wondering if the work will actually get done right.
We’ve built our reputation one project at a time in communities like Lake Desolation, where word travels fast and quality work speaks for itself. When your neighbors need reliable paving, they call us—and they keep calling us back.
We start with a site evaluation to understand your drainage, soil conditions, and traffic requirements. No cookie-cutter approach—every lot has different needs based on location and use.
Site preparation comes next: proper excavation, grading for drainage, and installing the base materials that actually support your asphalt long-term. This foundation work is where most contractors cut corners, and it’s where most parking lots fail.
The paving itself involves laying the right thickness of asphalt for your traffic load, proper compaction, and finishing work that ensures smooth transitions and proper water flow. We handle striping, signage, and final details so your lot is ready for business when we’re done.
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Our parking lot paving covers everything from small business lots to larger commercial facilities around Lake Desolation. We handle the excavation, drainage systems, base preparation, asphalt installation, and finishing work—all with our own crew and equipment.
Given Lake Desolation’s location near the Adirondacks, we know how to build parking lots that survive the weather. That means proper drainage to prevent ice damage, the right asphalt thickness for freeze-thaw cycles, and installation techniques that account for seasonal ground movement.
We also handle the practical details that matter: ADA-compliant spaces, proper striping that lasts, and coordination with local requirements. Whether you’re dealing with a retail location that needs customer access or a service business that handles delivery trucks, we size and build your lot correctly the first time.
Parking lot paving typically runs $2.50 to $4.50 per square foot for quality asphalt work in our area. The final cost depends on your lot size, current conditions, and drainage requirements.
A 50-space parking lot usually runs $48,000 to $75,000, while smaller business lots might be $15,000 to $30,000. We provide detailed estimates that break down all costs—site prep, materials, labor, and finishing work—so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Keep in mind that cheaper bids often skip crucial steps like proper base preparation or adequate drainage. Those shortcuts cost you more in repairs and replacement down the road.
Most parking lot projects take 3 to 7 days from start to finish, depending on size and complexity. Weather can extend timelines—we won’t pour asphalt in rain or when temperatures are too low.
The process breaks down roughly like this: 1-2 days for excavation and base preparation, 1 day for asphalt installation, and 1-2 days for final grading, striping, and cleanup. Larger lots or those requiring extensive drainage work take longer.
We coordinate timing to minimize disruption to your business. For active commercial properties, we can often work in phases so you maintain some parking availability throughout the project.
An asphalt overlay adds 1.5 to 2 inches of new asphalt over your existing surface. It works when the current base is solid but the top layer is worn or cracked. Overlays cost about $2 to $4 per square foot.
Full reconstruction means removing everything down to the soil, rebuilding the base, and installing new asphalt. This is necessary when the existing lot has structural problems—poor drainage, failed base materials, or extensive cracking that indicates deeper issues.
We evaluate your current lot condition and recommend the approach that makes financial sense. Sometimes an overlay buys you 10-15 more years at half the cost. Other times, full reconstruction is the only way to get a parking lot that actually lasts.
Asphalt paving requires temperatures above 50°F and dry conditions, so we typically don’t pave from late November through early March in our area. Cold weather prevents proper compaction and bonding.
However, we can handle emergency repairs during winter months using cold-patch materials for temporary fixes. We also use the winter season for planning and site preparation work when weather allows.
The best time for parking lot paving in Lake Desolation is late spring through early fall. We schedule major projects during this window and book early in the season since good contractors stay busy during paving season.
Yes, we handle all the finishing work including parking space striping, handicap markings, fire lane designations, and directional arrows. Professional striping is included in our paving projects—not an add-on charge.
We use high-quality traffic paint that’s designed to last in our climate. Standard parking spaces, ADA-compliant handicap spaces, loading zones, and safety markings are all part of creating a functional parking lot.
If you need specific signage like speed limit signs, parking restrictions, or business identification, we coordinate with local sign companies to get everything installed properly and up to code.
Sealcoating every 2-3 years is the most important maintenance step. It protects the asphalt from UV damage, water penetration, and chemical spills. Sealcoating costs about $0.15 to $0.25 per square foot—much less than major repairs.
Address cracks and small problems quickly. Small cracks can be filled for $0.50 to $3 per linear foot, but if you let them grow, you’re looking at pothole repairs that cost $100 to $400 each.
Keep the lot clean and remove snow promptly in winter. Avoid using metal plows directly on the asphalt surface, and don’t pile snow in areas where spring melt will cause drainage problems. Good maintenance can extend your parking lot life to 20-25 years.
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