Empire Parking Lot Services Official Asphalt Paving & Repair Blog

Recent Event Spotlight: All American Asphalt Irvine Plant Closure

In November 2023, the All American Asphalt plant in Irvine ceased production. The property is being sold to the city and will be converted into a new ...

Rafael Cantillo

02/06/2024

Can Sealcoating Be Used to Fill Cracks?

Can Sealcoating Be Used to Fill Cracks? Asphalt parking lots tend to crack. Cracks are not good for your lot, allowing water through into the layers ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/20/2023

What Are Lien Notices? | Everything You Need to Know

You are a property owner or manager. You have recently arranged for asphalt repair or installation to improve your facility. In the course of this ...

Rafael Cantillo

09/19/2023

Who Does Athletic Field or Court Striping in Orange County?

In an ever-progressive world, new sports crop up each year, coming along with new flooring regulations and dimensions. These regulations are crucial ...

Rafael Cantillo

06/02/2023

Why Are Wheel Stops Important?

Local regulations require parking facilities to have stops or safety barriers to ensure vehicles stop at designated spaces and help control traffic. ...

Rafael Cantillo

05/12/2023

What Is the Biggest Enemy of Your Asphalt Parking Lot?

We are asked many questions about asphalt parking lot maintenance. One question we are often asked is "What is the best way to protect my ...

Rafael Cantillo

03/10/2023

What is Pickleball?

As the pandemic continued to ravage the entire world, people were looking for safe pandemic activities to kill the boredom of lockdowns. Pickleball ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/28/2022

Why Should You Consider Shot Blasting in Your Warehouse?

Over the years, shot blasting has become among the best alternatives for preparing surfaces or materials before further manufacturing operations. The ...

Rafael Cantillo

09/06/2022

Is It Okay to Put New Asphalt Over Old Asphalt?

Is your parking lot in need of repair? Are potholes causing issues for your tenants or customers? Continued parking lot maintenance is vital to a ...

Rafael Cantillo

04/29/2022

How Thick Should a Commercial Asphalt Parking Lot Be?

Southern California roads and parking lots are paved predominantly with asphalt. However, not all paved surfaces require the same thickness of ...

Rafael Cantillo

02/25/2022

How Important Is It to Research Your Contractor?

Locating a potential contractor is just the first step. You need to fully 'check out' prospective contractors thoroughly before deciding who to hire. ...

Rafael Cantillo

01/28/2022

New Asphalt: Does It Increase Property Value?

Upgrading your parking lot or driveway is one of the main concerns you as a property owner or facility manager have to grapple with from time to ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/08/2021

Who Is Responsible for the Sidewalk in Front of My Property?

If you own property that fronts the street, you may assume that the municipality or local government is responsible for maintaining the sidewalk. ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/01/2021

Concrete Cracks: What Is the Best Way To Fix Cracks In Your Parking Lot or Driveway?

If you have concrete cracks in your parking lot or driveway, then you have a problem. Concrete always cracks, it's an inevitable consequence of wear, ...

Rafael Cantillo

09/17/2021

How Environmentally Sustainable is Asphalt?

If you are maintaining a lot, you might wonder about the environmental impact of all that asphalt. Asphalt is not something people tend to think of ...

Rafael Cantillo

08/20/2021

Why Paving Concrete Over Asphalt is Only a Temporary Solution

If you have a parking lot with gaping holes and rough surfaces, you're probably considering parking lot maintenance. To save money, you'll probably ...

Rafael Cantillo

08/06/2021

We Know Fast-Food Chains: How Empire Can Help Your Parking Lot & Drive-Thru

As a fast-food manager, you have many concerns. One of them is getting your customers in and out as quickly as possible. Any disruption to parking ...

Rafael Cantillo

07/30/2021

What Should I Do to Repair My Asphalt Driveway Cracks?

Every building with a driveway or parking lot must look after its asphalt. Poured correctly and well-maintained, asphalt pavement can last for nearly ...

Rafael Cantillo

06/25/2021

How Long Does It Take For Warehouse Epoxy Striping To Dry?

Not only are industrial and commercial floor paintings aesthetically appealing, but there's also something incredibly satisfying about a well-applied ...

Rafael Cantillo

06/11/2021

How Long Does it Take for Striping Paint to Dry?

Part of keeping up with parking lot maintenance is re-painting your stripe lines every few years. Updating your striping paint may be in conjunction ...

Rafael Cantillo

05/14/2021

How Often Should I Get Parking Lot Maintenance Done?

One question that a lot of property managers wonder about is: How often should I have parking lot servicing done at my business? Granted, the answer ...

Rafael Cantillo

04/30/2021

9 Signs That Your Establishment's Pavement Needs Asphalt Repair

Most business parking lots and pavements have remained empty as COVID-19 has continued to ravage Orange County. However, the COVID-19 mass ...

Rafael Cantillo

04/16/2021

Do You Need Parking Lot Maintenance Before Your Property Receives Traffic Again?

For the last year, streets and storefronts have been empty or sparsely populated. Millions were sent home and told to stay there to remain safe, so ...

Rafael Cantillo

04/09/2021

Do I need bollards?

Many features go into the design of a safely functioning parking lot. Safety features are installed throughout a parking lot. For example, traffic ...

Rafael Cantillo

03/12/2021

What is an Asphalt Overlay?

If you have damage to your pavement it is important to address that damage right away and prevent further damage from occurring. What do you do when ...

Rafael Cantillo

03/05/2021

Repair Asphalt to Prevent Costly Damages

Aesthetics is not the only reason why a parking lot should be in good condition. Not only is it important for appearance, and easy to drive on, it is ...

Rafael Cantillo

01/29/2021

The Importance of Storm Basin Repair: 5 Reasons to Consider One

When it comes to maintaining the parking lot, most property owners imagine themselves repairing cracks. Others think about adding a fresh layer of ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/16/2020

What Advantages Does Concrete Paving Have Over Asphalt?

When most people think of pavement, they think asphalt. You may have noticed that many driveways in residential areas are instead made of concrete. ...

Rafael Cantillo

09/25/2020

When Can I Walk on New Concrete?

Once a contractor pours your concrete, you'll be eager to get the area open again for foot traffic. It's important, though, to protect the new ...

Rafael Cantillo

09/11/2020

Product Spotlight: Sealmaster Liquid Road

If you manage a large, commercial property, you have a lot on your plate. From interior maintenance to landscaping concerns, there's a lot to look ...

Rafael Cantillo

08/21/2020

Temporary Paint Decals Designed to Observe Outdoor Social Distancing

Over the course of less than a year, the term "social distancing" has become one that most people across the world are accustomed to. Social ...

Rafael Cantillo

08/07/2020

What is the Best Temperature for Pouring Concrete?

The ideal temperature for pouring concrete is between 50 and 60 degrees Fahrenheit. This is because concrete gains its strength and durability ...

Rafael Cantillo

06/12/2020

What Causes Concrete Sidewalks to Crack, Sink, and Heave?

As materials go, concrete is fairly durable. This durability is why it's the material of choice for the sidewalks and curbs that are in your parking ...

Rafael Cantillo

05/29/2020

How Long Should Asphalt Paving Last?

Asphalt is the top choice of pavement materials in the United States. About 94% of American roads and 85% of parking lots and driveways use asphalt ...

Rafael Cantillo

05/22/2020

7 Things to Look Out For When Maintaining a Parking Lot

Installing a new parking lot is expensive. At some point during the lifetime of your parking lot, it will need to be done. But proper maintenance of ...

Rafael Cantillo

05/15/2020

How Thick Should a Concrete Sidewalk Be Poured?

The optimal thickness for a general use concrete sidewalk is four inches. The purpose of your sidewalk is the main determining factor of the ...

Rafael Cantillo

04/17/2020

How Long Should I Wait Before Driving on New Concrete?

One of the first things people want to know when they are having a new concrete driveway poured is how soon they will be able to drive on it. The ...

Rafael Cantillo

04/10/2020

Do Truncated Domes Have to be Yellow? and Other Key Questions About Detectable Warning Systems

For many decades, the unique needs of people with disabilities were not taken into consideration when designing public spaces. Fortunately, that ...

Rafael Cantillo

03/20/2020

What 5S Colors Do I Need for My Warehouse?

The color of markings on your warehouse floor is more than just a design choice. Those colors carry with them specific meanings that help the people ...

Rafael Cantillo

02/21/2020

The Best Seasons for Warehouse and Parking Lot Maintenance

Every productive person knows that there is always something to be done. Getting things done is just as important as getting things done right. And ...

Rafael Cantillo

01/24/2020

Concrete vs Asphalt: Which Is Better and Why?

The world of paving is dominated by two principle materials: concrete and asphalt. Either one can provide suitable results for paving everything from ...

Rafael Cantillo

01/17/2020

Anatomy of a Parking Lot

Everyone is familiar with the large area of asphalt that makes up a parking lot, but there are many other elements that go into a well-designed lot ...

Rafael Cantillo

12/27/2019

Understanding the Differences Between Sealcoat and Slurry Coat

Asphalt is a highly durable paving material, one that can easily deliver lifespans of twenty years or more. Yet despite its inherent strength and ...

Rafael Cantillo

11/21/2019

Dealing with the 3 Stages of Oil Spots on Asphalt

Asphalt has earned a place among the most trusted of paving materials — and for good reason. Not only is asphalt aesthetically pleasing, but it is ...

Rafael Cantillo

11/14/2019

Why Do I Have to Wait 3 Months to Get My New Asphalt Seal Coated?

With proper care, your new asphalt parking lot can last you up to 30 years. In terms of value and durability, there is no better choice. However, new ...

Rafael Cantillo

11/08/2019

Concrete Wheel Stops vs. Rubber Wheel Stops

These objects go by several names. You may call them a wheel stop, or you may call them something else, like a parking block or a truck stop. ...

Rafael Cantillo

11/01/2019

Why is Warehouse Striping Important?

Warehouse striping can make your warehouse look nice, but it also has a utility that goes far beyond that. Improperly or poorly marked warehouses can ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/01/2019

The Best Terms to Use When Searching for Quality Parking Lot Maintenance Contractors

When you're looking for a parking lot maintenance contractor, you want a company you can count on: one that will take care of all the details of ...

Rafael Cantillo

08/23/2019

When Is My Asphalt Too Old For an Overlay?

An asphalt overlay can be an economical way to repair asphalt that is too far gone for simple patching. But it is not a solution that can be used ...

Rafael Cantillo

08/16/2019

What is the Proper Routine for Maintaining an Asphalt Parking Lot?

Most people think of asphalt as lasting forever without maintenance. However, as a business owner, you know better. Maintaining a parking lot is ...

Rafael Cantillo

08/08/2019

Is It Better to Spray or Squeegee Sealer Onto Asphalt?

Having new asphalt put down is an expensive process. Eventually, that asphalt will wear down and repairs will be needed. Potholes can be filled, for ...

Rafael Cantillo

07/26/2019

What Should I Do When My Property Is Hit with an ADA Lawsuit?

If you own a business, you are required to comply with regulations set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you did not already ...

Rafael Cantillo

07/19/2019

The Dangers of Using Google Maps to Find Asphalt Paving Companies

All property owners understand the importance of saving money when improving driving areas, warehouse floors, and parking options. However, ...

Rafael Cantillo

06/14/2019

How Long Until You can Drive on New Asphalt?

If you have resurfaced your lot or part of it, then one obvious question is how long before you can drive on the "fresh" asphalt. First of all, there ...

Rafael Cantillo

04/23/2019

Crack Sealing: What it Is And Why It's Important For Your Business

First Impressions are important in any business but sometimes we may forget the visual effect of our customers' first encounters with our companies: ...

Rafael Cantillo

03/26/2019

10 Signs Your Parking Lot Striping Needs to Re Painted

Designing and managing a functional parking lot is a lot more complex than most people give credit for. You're not just running a muddy field that ...

Rafael Cantillo

02/18/2019

One Little ADA Sticker That Can Cost You Thousands of Dollars and Most People Don't Have It!

There's no argument that there are only about a million little details that go into business ownership. As a business owner or manager, you take all ...

Rafael Cantillo

02/07/2019

When is Basic Asphalt Overlay the Best Option for Parking Lot Repair?

Although properly paved and maintained parking lots can last 20 to 30 years, eventually, they'll all need to be repaired and/or replaced. Exactly ...

Rafael Cantillo

02/01/2019

Top 5 Benefits of Epoxy Warehouse Striping

The vast space of a warehouse can be well organized and utilized, or it can be wasted or underutilized. One of the keys to keeping floor space ...

Rafael Cantillo

01/08/2019

Is It Really Best To Search For An Asphalt Repair Company Near Me?

People looking to have paving done often search for "asphalt repair companies near me" or "paving contractors near me," counting on Google to pin ...

Rafael Cantillo

11/05/2018

Tips for a Safer Parking Lot: A Guide to Avoiding Costly Lawsuits

Am I responsible for someone slipping in my parking lot? That is the question often asked by people after the accident. Every year tens of thousands ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/22/2018

Why Fast Food Franchises Love Empire Parking Lot Services

Parking lot maintenance is an important aspect of operating your fast food chain. Not only does the appearance of your parking lot reflect on your ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/04/2018

Before Winter Hits, Here Are 5 Ways to Prepare Your Parking Lot

In Southern California the rainy season is generally the winter and spring months. If you own a business, take the right steps now to prepare your ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/03/2018

Fix These Problems Now to Avoid a Costly ADA Lawsuit

Lawsuits are never fun. ADA lawsuits are often faced by parking lot and building managers, but much of the time the problem is something which could ...

Rafael Cantillo

09/13/2018

Do I Need To Clean A Parking Lot Before Having It Painted?

When customers pull into your parking lot, the condition of the lot is the first impression they will have concerning the professionalism and quality ...

Rafael Cantillo

08/29/2018

Top 5 ADA Violations in Your Parking Lot

During 2017 the California Commission on Disability Access (CCDA) received 2,365 construction-related physical access complaints. Additionally, ...

Rafael Cantillo

07/31/2018

5 Things to Consider When Repairing Tree Root Damage

Shade trees are a valuable amenity for your parking lot, especially in warmer climates where cars left in the open can become ovens very quickly. ...

Rafael Cantillo

07/23/2018

Speed Bump Installations: 5 Things To Consider

These days, the world seems to be moving faster and faster: everyone is saying "hurry up!" and the result is often speeding that puts drivers at ...

Rafael Cantillo

06/12/2018

Everything You Need to Know About Truncated Domes

What are Truncated Domes? Truncated domes are a standardized surface feature that are either built in or applied to walking surfaces to warn ...

Rafael Cantillo

05/25/2018

The Top 5 ADA Violations Cited in Lawsuits in California 2017

In 2015 California had a total of 9,643 construction-related physical access violations were alleged in the 2,946 state/federal complaints and demand ...

Rafael Cantillo

02/02/2017

Costly Concrete Sidewalk Repairs Passed onto LA Owners

LA Tackles Costly Concrete Sidewalk Repairs but then Passes the Responsibility on to the Home & Business Owners. The city of Los Angeles recently ...

James Farley

05/02/2016

Paving Around People Safely

I recently read the article "5 Tips for Paving an Open Business" by Jessica Stoikes, a writer for an industry website called ForConstructionPros.com, ...

James Farley

04/06/2016

Hollywood Bowl gets Special Removable Paint Striping…Again!

This time every year and for the last 5 years, Fidelity Investments has contracted with Empire Parking Lot Services to do a specialty striping ...

Rafael Cantillo

08/25/2015

The Best Season for Asphalt Paving

Warmer Weather is Key for Great Asphalt Paving: Spring and Summer are the peak seasons for the asphalt paving industry. The reason for this is ...

Rafael Cantillo

05/12/2015

Parking Lot Striping for Tesla Charging Station in Culver City, Ca.

Tesla Supercharger Station Culver City Westfield This week Empire Parking Lot Services was contracted to layout and paint 12 stalls at a local Los ...

Rafael Cantillo

01/22/2015

Asphalt Crack Sealing FAQ

Southern California Asphalt Crack Sealing Guide By definition crack sealing is a method in which cracks in paved asphalt are cleaned, dried via heat ...

Rafael Cantillo

11/20/2014

The Top 7 Ways to Save Money on Asphalt Repair

Now more than ever it's important to be a savvy and educated consumer. This is especially true when you are managing a property with a large asphalt ...

Rafael Cantillo

08/21/2014

Irvine Business Park Receives A Fresh New Look with Sealcoating

Irvine Sealcoating & Striping Project Empire Parking Lot Services performed sealcoating and parking lot striping at a Business Park located in ...

Rafael Cantillo

07/11/2014

Costa Mesa Shopping Center Receives Asphalt & ADA Repairs

Asphalt Paving & ADA Ramps for Bristol Shopping Center This month at Empire Parking Lot Services we were asked to bid on a fairly large paving ...

Rafael Cantillo

03/05/2014

Asphalt Repair for Santa Ana Business Park

Santa Ana Business Park gets New Asphalt Repairs This week at Empire Parking Lot Services, we were called back out to Santa Ana California to do some ...

Rafael Cantillo

12/17/2013

City of Industry Paving Contractors | Empire Parking Lot Services

City of Industry Asphalt Repairs This week in the City of Industry California, Empire Parking Lot Services was contracted to do some parking lot ...

Rafael Cantillo

12/13/2013

Guest Blogger Trulandscape on Tips for Parking Lot Irrigation

Tips for Reducing Parking Lot Irrigation Here at Empire Parking Lot Services we have talked extensively about water damage to asphalt paved parking ...

Rafael Cantillo

11/12/2013

How do I Remove Paint from Asphalt & Concrete?

The Property Manager's Guide to Paint Removal on Asphalt & Concrete First and foremost, it is important to always consult with a knowledgeable ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/23/2013

Asphalt Repair in the City of Orange

Sealing & Striping in the City of Orange This week at Empire Parking Lot Services, we performed some crack fill, seal, and stripe in the City of ...

Rafael Cantillo

09/16/2013

5S & Lean Warehouse Striping For Coca Cola, Costco & More

5S & Lean Warehouse Striping & Services This month Empire Parking Lot Services performed 5S and Lean warehouse striping, labeling, sign ...

Rafael Cantillo

09/10/2013

Anaheim Asphalt Repair at Express Pipe & Supply

Express Pipe & Supply in Anaheim Gets a New Parking Lot Last weekend Empire Parking Lot Services was called out to the city of Anaheim California ...

Rafael Cantillo

08/28/2013

What You Need to Know About New 2013 California ADA Law Changes

Six New Changes to California ADA Laws Last fall, a bill supported by the California Business Properties Association, or CPBA was signed by ...

Rafael Cantillo

07/26/2013

Santa Ana Based Businesses Gets new Asphalt Overlay

New Asphalt Paving Overlay for Santa Ana Businesses This week at Empire Parking Lot Services, we performed an asphalt overlay in Santa Ana California ...

Rafael Cantillo

07/07/2013

Santa Ana Business Gets Asphalt & Concrete Repair

Asphalt Overlay & New Concrete Flow Lines Repaired When our customer contacted us they explained that they had a property located in Santa Ana ...

Rafael Cantillo

03/22/2013

Warehouse Floor Stenciling at Chino Federal Express

Warehouse Floor Stenciling at Federal Express Chino When it comes to warehouse maintenance services, no one does a better job for you then ...

Rafael Cantillo

01/29/2013

Winter Asphalt Repair Challenges on Anaheim Project

Anaheim Business Get's Winter Paving Done As a Southern California Paving Contractor, Empire Parking Lot Services is constantly working throughout ...

Rafael Cantillo

01/22/2013

City of Industry Warehouse Floor Striping & Cleaning

City of Industry Warehouse Floor Striping Project Size: Warehouse cleaning, striping, stenciling and battery charging station coatings om a 100,000 ...

Rafael Cantillo

12/26/2012

Anaheim Center Gets New ADA Compliance Concrete Ramps & Sidewalks

Shopping Center gets new ADA Concrete Sidewalks & Ramps Last month, Empire Parking Lot Services was called out to the city of Anaheim, to look at ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/01/2012

Summer Time is Officially Here, Lets do some Asphalt Paving!

Summer Time is the Best time for Asphalt Paving, Seal Coating, & Line Striping. With the summer season upon us, we at Empire Parking Lot Services ...

Rafael Cantillo

06/20/2012

Warehouse Floor Striping and Signage Southern California

New Install for Carson California Warehouse Including: Floor Striping, Signage, & Angle Iron. Empire Parking Lot & Warehouse Services is ...

Rafael Cantillo

04/18/2012

Warehouse Striping for Costco Laguna Niguel

Warehouse Striping for Laguna Niguel Costco This week the Costco store located on Laguna Niguel California (27220 Heather Ridge, Laguna Niguel, CA ...

Rafael Cantillo

12/06/2011

Reflectorized Striping |Our Product Spot Light

Reflectorized Striping | Why Property Managers & Property Owners Should Consider it. Did you know that Empire Parking Lot Services is not just an ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/24/2011

Asphalt Paving & Pumpkins: Asphalt Repair in The Fall

Asphalt Repair for the Fall Season | Southern California Although Southern California enjoys warm weather and mild winters, there are still many ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/19/2011

Low Bid Asphalt Repair - Why we dont always get the job.

Low Bid or Low Quality Asphalt Repair? Every day we receive calls from customers looking to get a competitive quote for their asphalt repairs. Like ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/03/2011

Rubber Speed Bumps Installation in Irvine Ca.

Rubber Speed Bumps Solve the Problem of Speedy Vehicles This week Empire Parking Lot Services installed rubber speed bumps at the Culver Auto Spa ...

Rafael Cantillo

07/13/2011

New Parking Lot Striping For Irvine Retail Center

Irvine Shopping Center Gets New Parking Lot Striping The term "Parking Lot Striping" refers to all things painted on a parking lot. From parking ...

Rafael Cantillo

06/07/2011

Warehouse Sign Hanging Performed In Ontario California

Warehouse Sign Hanging for in Ontario California Ontario Warehouse Gets New Signs Installed This month Empire Parking Lot Services had the pleasure ...

Rafael Cantillo

04/15/2011

Project of the Month March 2011 Tesla Motors Newport Beach Ca

Tesla Motors Gets New Truncated Domes at Newport Beach Dealership Empire Parking Lot Services "parking lot maintenance project of the month" goes to ...

Rafael Cantillo

04/04/2011

Not Just Paving, But Warehouses as Well!

Empire Parking Lot Services Does More than Just Paving So as you may know, Empire Parking Lot Services does a lot of asphalt paving and parking lot ...

Rafael Cantillo

01/19/2011

Athletic Field Striping At Whittier College Goes Well

Whittier College Gets New Lacrosse Field Striping Today Empire Parking Lot Services painted Whittier Colleges lacrosse courts on artificial turf. Did ...

Rafael Cantillo

01/07/2011

Warehouse Floor Striping Fontana California

Fontana Building gets new Warehouse Striping This month Empire Parking Lot Services completed one the largest Warehouse Floor Striping projects in ...

Rafael Cantillo

12/01/2010

Core Drilling and New Sign Installations in Tustin California

Small Shopping Center Gets Core Drilling and New Signs Installed. This week Empire Parking Lot Services was hired to fix some signs at a local ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/27/2010

Empire Helps Local Business with Achieving ADA Compliance

Empire Helps Local Business Resolve ADA Compliance Issues This week in Los Angeles, California Empire Parking Lot Services was contacted by a local ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/08/2010

Irvine Business Gets New Steel Bollards Installed

Irvine Business Ceradyne Needed Steel Bollards Installed So when Ceradyne Corp needed work done in there parking lot who did they call? You guessed ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/05/2010

Anaheim Parking Lot Gets Potholes Repairs

Empire Parking Lot Services Fill Potholes in Anaheim This month Empire Parking Lot Services was asked by one of our oldest customers to get some ...

Rafael Cantillo

08/20/2010

ADA Handicap Ramps: What Californian Property Owners Need to know

Handicap Ramp Construction for Anaheim Business. Every year Empire Parking Lot Services brings hundreds of ADA parking spaces up to date with ...

Rafael Cantillo

08/04/2010

Finding a Quality Paving Contractor in 5 Easy Steps

Finding a Quality Paving Contractor in 5 Easy Steps. It can be very difficult to find a good paving contractor in Orange County. With the advent of ...

Rafael Cantillo

07/16/2010

New Bollards Installation at Santa Ana Childrens Youth Center

New Bollard Installation in Santa Ana, Ca. This month Empire Parking Lot Services installed 8 new steel bollards and signs at the Santa Ana Children ...

Rafael Cantillo

07/14/2010

Parking Lot Maintenance Budgeting Guide: Part Three

A Guide to Planning Effective Asphalt Maintenance (A Parking Lot Maintenance Series Part 3) When it comes to parking lot maintenance there are four ...

Rafael Cantillo

06/21/2010

Roller Marks In Asphalt & What Can Be Done

Description of the Roller Tracking Problem Today I wanted to bring up a problem we have seen a lot in the last few years. Roller tracking is ...

Rafael Cantillo

06/01/2010

Preparation of Concrete for Painting Lines

Best way to Prep Your Concrete for Paint As a contractor we have several ways we can prep concrete to accept paint. Poorly prepared concrete surfaces ...

Rafael Cantillo

05/21/2010

Asphalt Remove & Replace : What you Should Expect!

Empire Cares about Your Asphalt Project When it comes to asphalt removal and replacement projects many consumers are not always sure what to expect. ...

Rafael Cantillo

05/13/2010

Repair Options for Your Asphalt

What Are Your Asphalt Repair Patching Options: Asphalt Repair Options, You Have a Choice. Typically the most common type of repair done these days is ...

Rafael Cantillo

04/30/2010

Shot blasting Before Painting - A Simple Guide To Prepping Concrete

A Simple Guide to Prepping / Shot blasting Concrete before Painting Why Does Paint Fail On Concrete When we here at Empire-PLS need to paint a ...

Rafael Cantillo

04/29/2010

Steel Bollards Installed in Los Angeles and Orange County

Los Angeles & Orange County Bollard Installers Bollards Installed in LA This Week! So this week we were asked to install some steel bollards on a ...

Rafael Cantillo

04/06/2010

Los Angeles Warehouse Floor Striping For Costco

Costco Gets Warehouse Striping Done A Costco in Los Angeles Gets Warehouse Striping Installed Warehouse Line Painting in 2 Part Epoxy One of our best ...

Rafael Cantillo

04/05/2010

Red Curb Painting Done In Thousand Oaks, Los Angeles, California

Empire Curb Painting Crews knock out 5000' of Red Curb Painting in Thousand Oaks, California Curb Painting Done Right! So, Empire got the call this ...

Rafael Cantillo

04/02/2010

Understanding the Different Traffic Paint Options

A Quick Guide To traffic Paint The Basics Of Traffic Paint All traffic paint contains a lot of pigment. Pigment is the colored solid material left on ...

Rafael Cantillo

03/25/2010

Asphalt Seal Coating in Fountain Valley

Fountain Valley Sealcoating Project Fountain Valley Church Gets New Look for Big Event A couple weeks ago, Empire PLS received a request to bid ...

Rafael Cantillo

03/01/2010

Parking Lot Painting: What you Need to Know About Traffic Paint

What you Need to Know about Traffic Paint The Good Stuff in the Paint is the Bad Stuff in the Environment. All traffic paint contains pigment. ...

Rafael Cantillo

02/26/2010

Asphalt Repair For Chase Banks in Riverside California

Asphalt Repairs at a Riveside CA. Chase Bank Location Asphalt Repair Patch Backs at Chase Bank Riverside, Ca. This particular project was located in ...

Rafael Cantillo

02/25/2010

Asphalt Contractors In Orange County

What to look for in good Southern California Asphalt Contractors Quality People, Tools, Products (yes. . . they make inferior seal coat and asphalt ...

Rafael Cantillo

02/09/2010

Warehouse Floor Striping in San Bernardino

Warehouse Floor Striping in San Bernardino This past weekend Empire Parking Lot Services returned to San Bernardino to do more warehouse floor ...

Rafael Cantillo

01/25/2010

ADA Truncated Domes Installed for Local Los Angeles Business

LA ADA Truncated Domes Job for Los Los Angeles Business Gets New Truncated Domes Installed This week Empire Parking Lot Services performed a ...

Rafael Cantillo

01/25/2010

Curb Striping In Irvine California

Irvine Ca. Fire Lane Curbs & Fire Hydrant Painting About This Curb Painting Project This weekend Empire Parking Lot Services was asked to perform ...

Rafael Cantillo

01/12/2010

ADA Parking Striping for Irwindale Business

ADA Upgrade in Irwindale California Handicap Update for ADA Inspection Today in Irwindale California a city located in Los Angeles, Empire Parking ...

Rafael Cantillo

01/04/2010

Warehouse Striping Creates Space, Savings, and Safety

Applications for Warehouse Floor Striping Organization is the key to any well-run warehouse and Empire PLS warehouse services can help your company ...

Rafael Cantillo

12/23/2009

Early AM Parking Lot Striping Precautions

Parking Lot Striping at night or in the early morning hours is a tricky trade. Most of the time, parking lots are striped during the day. The parking ...

Rafael Cantillo

12/21/2009

How to Recoginize When your Asphalt is Over Due for Repair.

Asphalt Repair: The Top Three Signs that Asphalt Repair is Overdue. Property managers and owners have so many responsibilities from day to day that ...

Rafael Cantillo

12/21/2009

Options For Removing Old Pavement Markings

Removing Old Pavement Markings Options Sometimes, it is necessary to remove old pavement markings without resealing or replacing the parking lot's ...

Rafael Cantillo

12/17/2009

Warehouse Striping Removal & Knowing Your Options

Warehouse Striping Removal: What you need to know (Updated on 6/05/2018 ) When it comes to warehouse environments, there is one consistent truth and ...

Rafael Cantillo

12/14/2009

ADA Compliance & Parking Upgrades

ADA Compliance Upgrades ADA parking upgrades will often require several factors in order to meet compliance: 1. Removal of the existing handicap ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/15/2009

Objectives of Sealing and Crack Filling in California

Here at Empire Parking Lot Services we are firm believers that customers should be educated about the choices they make pertaining to asphalt repair. ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/15/2009

Seal Coating Contractors: The Empire Parking Lot Services Difference

The Empire PLS Difference in Seal Coating Contractors: There are many reasons to consider choosing Empire Parking Lot Services as your sealcoating ...

James Farley

10/14/2009

Saving Space & Money With Warehouse Striping

Using Warehouse Striping to Save Space and Money Warehouse Striping To Maximize Your Space. Have you ever looked around your warehouse and said I ...

James Farley

10/06/2009

Warehouse Floor Striping Check List

The Warehouse Floor Striping Guide A quick guide to prepare you for the project. When you cross the complexities of warehouse floor striping with the ...

James Farley

10/01/2009

Petromat Overlay Repairs: A Visual Guide

Sometimes an asphalt pavement parking lot reaches a level of distress that requires more than the typical "pothole repair" or "skin patch" to remedy ...

James Farley

09/29/2009

Parking Lot Striping For the DIY Crowd

Parking Lot Striping DIY DIY (do it yourself) describes a group of folks out there that love repairing or building things themselves. There are many ...

James Farley

07/31/2009

Summertime Paving Mistakes to Avoid

The Top 3 Mistakes to Avoid When Parking Lot Striping Done in the Summer Time Just a quick reminder about having parking lot striping installed ...

James Farley

07/31/2009

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