Parking Lot Paving Services

Cracked pavement, faded striping, and uneven surfaces create safety hazards and liability exposure for commercial property owners. Professional parking lot paving restores structural integrity, ADA compliance, and curb appeal across your property.

Empire Parking Lot Services delivers commercial parking lot paving engineered for Southern California's heavy traffic and intense sun. Our parking lot paving company uses quality materials, precise installation, and disciplined project management to deliver pavement that performs for 15 to 30 years.

What Our Parking Lot Paving Services Include

Empire provides complete parking lot paving solutions for commercial, industrial, and retail properties throughout Southern California. You work with a single contractor throughout your project, eliminating coordination headaches and ensuring consistent quality across all elements.

Paving, Overlay, and Resurfacing

Empire restores worn and damaged commercial parking lots with asphalt overlay and resurfacing to extend pavement life. For areas with base failure, our crews perform full removal and replacement to restore structural integrity. We grind and mill damaged surfaces to create a smooth, stable base for new asphalt. Our petromat fabric overlays provide additional crack resistance for heavily deteriorated surfaces.

Supporting Infrastructure

Our team handles the infrastructure that keeps your commercial lot safe and functional: curbs and gutters to manage water flow, drainage corrections through regrading, and speed bumps, bollards, and wheel stops to protect pedestrians, vehicles, and structures.

Compliance and Finishing

Every Empire project includes ADA upgrades such as compliant ramp slopes, accessible space dimensions, truncated domes, and proper signage. Our parking lot striping marks accessible spaces, fire lanes, and traffic flow. Regulatory and directional signage guides visitors safely through your property.

Parking Lot Paving for Your Property Type

Different commercial properties present unique paving challenges. Empire's experience across Southern California means we understand what your specific facility requires.

Retail Centers and Shopping Complexes

Your retail parking lot endures constant traffic throughout business hours. Cart traffic, delivery vehicles, and high turnover create wear patterns that differ from other property types. We coordinate work to maintain customer access throughout your project.

Office Buildings and Corporate Campuses

Your office property requires a professional appearance and minimal disruption to tenants and visitors. We schedule work to reduce the impact on business hours and maintain access to building entrances throughout your project.

Industrial and Distribution Facilities

Your warehouse or distribution center demands pavement built for heavy loads. Semi-trucks, forklifts, and constant dock activity stress surfaces in ways that standard commercial traffic does not. Empire specifies appropriate asphalt thickness and base preparation for your traffic requirements.

HOA and Multi-Family Communities

Your community association balances resident convenience with budget constraints. We communicate directly with HOA boards about scheduling, noise considerations, and resident notifications.

Our Parking Lot Paving Process

Empire follows a structured approach developed over years of commercial projects. Each phase builds on the previous one, creating pavement engineered for your specific traffic patterns, drainage needs, and compliance requirements.

Site Assessment, Planning, and Permits

Every project begins with a thorough evaluation of your existing conditions. Our team examines pavement depth, base integrity, drainage patterns, and subsurface stability. We identify problem areas and map traffic circulation to determine where high-stress zones need extra thickness.

Empire handles all permit applications, coordinates with fire departments, schedules inspections, and maintains documentation for your records. You focus on running your business while we manage the administrative work.

Base Preparation and Grading

The base determines your pavement's lifespan. The region's clay-heavy soils expand and contract with changes in moisture. Proper grading directs water away and prevents ponding that accelerates deterioration.

Our crews remove damaged pavement down to stable material. We compact and grade the foundation to precise specifications, adding aggregate where necessary. This phase takes time because rushing base preparation leads to premature failure. The technical integrity of your foundation directly affects how long your pavement performs.

Asphalt Installation and Compaction

We apply Hot Mix Asphalt in calibrated lifts to meet your traffic requirements. Compaction happens immediately as material cools. Warm conditions actually help during installation, keeping material workable longer for optimal compaction. We monitor temperatures throughout to achieve consistent results across your entire lot.

Striping, Markings, and Final Details

Your fresh pavement needs clear organization. Our parking lot striping services include standard layouts, accessible spaces, fire lane markings, directional arrows, and curb painting. We coordinate striping after the pavement has cured sufficiently and promptly return your property to full operation.

Why Property Managers Choose Empire

Empire has served commercial property managers since 2008, providing services across retail centers, distribution facilities, office complexes, and HOA communities throughout Southern California.

Your business operations rarely stop for paving projects. Our team works around your schedule with:

  • Phased construction that maintains partial access throughout your project
  • Off-hours work when traffic patterns permit
  • Daily communication about progress and next steps
  • Safety barriers directing vehicles around work zones
  • Rapid cleanup, returning completed areas to use quickly

Empire backs installations with written workmanship commitments. When issues arise, our team responds promptly to assess and address your concerns.

Request Your Parking Lot Paving Quote

Empire Parking Lot Services provides detailed estimates for asphalt paving projects in parking lots throughout Southern California. Our quotes include clear specifications, transparent pricing, and realistic timelines based on an honest assessment of your property's needs.

As a trusted parking lot paving company since 2008, we stand behind both our work and our commitments. Every project receives the same attention to detail that has earned us long-term relationships with property managers across the region.

Ready to discuss your project? Request a quote from our team of paving experts. We evaluate your property, explain your options clearly, and provide the information you need to make a confident decision.

What our customers have to say

“Smooth sailing with this organization from the great phone staff who kept delays, re-scheduling and communication to an executive level to the on-site workers with their attention to detail, on-time and up to minute communication. Hire them you will not be disappointed.”

John C. Reed

"Working with Empire Parking Lot Services was the best experience we have had sealcoating our parking lot in the 20 years we have been doing this! They were very efficient and extremely easy to work with, in spite of having to postpone a week because of weather! We will definitely use them in the future!"

Miriam Neal, Vice President of Information Systems, South Western Federal Credit Union

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Frequently Asked Questions About Parking Lot Paving

Property managers often have similar questions when planning paving projects. Below are answers to the most common concerns we hear.

How much does parking lot paving cost?

Several factors determine your parking lot paving investment. Your final cost depends on lot size, current pavement condition, base preparation needs, required asphalt thickness, and whether you choose an overlay or full replacement. Empire provides detailed quotes based on site assessment.

 

How long does parking lot paving take?

A typical 50-space commercial lot with overlay takes 2 to 4 days. Full replacement projects requiring base work may extend to 1 to 2 weeks. We provide detailed timelines during the estimate process.

 

What is the best time of year to pave in Southern California?

Our climate allows year-round parking lot paving. Late spring through early fall offers optimal conditions with warm temperatures that improve compaction. Winter months work well for most projects, though we monitor forecasts to avoid rain.

 

How long will my new parking lot last?

Well-installed commercial parking lot paving lasts 15 to 30 years. That range reflects differences in material quality, base preparation, traffic intensity, and maintenance practices. Regular sealcoating and crack sealing help your pavement reach the upper end of its lifespan.

Empire offers parking lot maintenance services scheduled based on your pavement age, traffic levels, and current condition.