Commercial Paving in Owensboro, KY

Commercial paving around Owensboro covers small gravel lots being paved for the first time, church lots that fill up on Sunday, office parks, retail lots along the highway corridors, and farm and shop yards that see grain trucks and equipment. The common thread is that different parts of a lot carry very different loads, and the lot has to drain even when the ground is nearly flat.

Sized for the traffic

HomeGuide lists commercial and heavy-use pavement at 4 inches of asphalt or more, compared with 2 to 3 inches for a home driveway. Entrances, drive lanes, dumpster pads and loading areas carry the heaviest traffic and need the most base and asphalt. Parking stalls need less. We design each area for what drives on it, so the money goes where the loads are.

Drainage on flat sites

Many commercial sites here are close to level. Without enough slope, water sits in the drive lanes, soaks into the base and opens potholes. We set grades so water reaches an inlet, curb opening, swale or ditch, and we rebuild low spots around drains, which are the most common failure point.

New, overlay or mill and pave

A lot with surface wear and a sound base can usually be overlaid. Where the new surface has to match existing curbs, doors and drains, we mill off the top first so grades stay the same. Failed areas are cut out and rebuilt full depth. HomeAdvisor lists asphalt lots at about $2 to $4.50 per square foot nationally, or about $400 to $1,130 per space, and estimates most lots need resurfacing every 15 to 20 years.

Gravel lots to asphalt

Many churches, shops and small businesses start with gravel. Paving it cuts down on dust, mud and potholes and makes striping possible. Existing gravel can often be used in the base. We check the depth and condition before quoting.

Entrances on state routes

Commercial entrances on state highways such as US 60, US 231, US 431 or the KY routes require a permit from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for access, under its Permits Manual. In Indiana, entrances on state roads fall under INDOT. We flag this early so it does not hold up the schedule.

Staying open

We phase work so part of the lot and at least one entrance stay open, and schedule paving outside your busiest hours where we can. Churches can be paved between services.

Maintenance after paving

A new lot lasts longest with crack sealing every year or two, sealcoating every few years and restriping when the lines fade. We can price those as separate items so you can budget for them over several years.