Empire Parking Lot Services Official Asphalt Paving & Repair Blog

What Should You Look for When Hiring a Paving Contractor?

When hiring a paving contractor for a commercial property, look for an active California CSLB license in the C-12 Earthwork and Paving ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/02/2026

How to Protect Your Parking Lot Before El Niño Storms Hit

NOAA's Climate Prediction Center upgraded its El Niño outlook to an Advisory in June 2026. NOAA now puts the odds of a very strong event at 63 ...

Rafael Cantillo

09/28/2026

What Causes Asphalt to Deteriorate?

Asphalt rarely fails overnight. What looks like a sudden pothole or a long crack is usually the result of smaller problems that have been developing ...

Rafael Cantillo

09/24/2026

How to Budget for Parking Lot Maintenance and Repairs

Budget for parking lot upkeep as two separate lines: an annual maintenance budget for recurring work such as crack sealing, sealcoating, and ...

Rafael Cantillo

09/16/2026

What Does Alligator Cracking in a Parking Lot Mean?

Alligator cracking means the base beneath your asphalt has failed, and the only permanent fix is to remove and replace the failed section with a ...

Rafael Cantillo

09/15/2026

What Are the Signs You Need to Repave Your Parking Lot?

A failing parking lot doesn't need a longer list of warning signs. It needs a way to rank them. A hairline crack and a collapsing drive aisle are ...

Rafael Cantillo

08/11/2026

Is Sealcoating a Parking Lot Worth the Investment?

Sealcoating is generally worth the investment when the asphalt underneath remains structurally sound, and maintenance happens on schedule. On a lot ...

Rafael Cantillo

08/07/2026

How to Tell if Parking Lot Cracks Are Structural or Cosmetic

Parking lot cracks fall into two broad categories: cosmetic and structural. Cosmetic cracks affect surface appearance and can typically be managed ...

Rafael Cantillo

08/04/2026

Resurface or Replace? The Structural Decision Rules Empire Parking Lot Services Uses on Every Site Visit

The honest answer depends on what your pavement is doing underneath, not how rough it looks on top. A lot can look worn and still sit on a perfectly ...

Rafael Cantillo

07/15/2026

When Is the Best Time to Schedule Parking Lot Maintenance in Southern California?

The best time to schedule parking lot maintenance in Southern California is whenever conditions are dry and mild, which the climate here allows for ...

Rafael Cantillo

07/15/2026

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