What Do Paving Contractors Do?

A paving contractor specializes in a range of services related to the installation, repair, maintenance, and design of paved surfaces. Their services encompass everything from initial consultation and site assessment to the completion of the paving project. This includes site preparation, grading, compaction of the sub-base, laying the paving material, finishing the surface, and applying seal coating for protection.

Paving companies offer repair services to address issues like cracks, potholes, and unevenness, as well as routine maintenance to extend the lifespan of paved surfaces. A paving company’s primary goal is to deliver high-quality, durable, and aesthetically pleasing paved surfaces that meet the needs and specifications of their clients.

How Contractors Give You Paving Design Flexibility

Though there are always practical requirements and local regulations to consider in a project, we still aim to give you meaningful paving design flexibility. Every site has its limits, but these don’t have to box in the design. Our goal is to work within those boundaries while delivering results that make sense for how you plan to use the space.

In practice, this can mean anything from altering the pitch to manage water flow more discreetly to extending or tightening turns for smoother navigation. For a commercial lot, for example, we might rework the entry point to avoid conflict with loading zones or reshape internal lanes to handle higher traffic. Every project has its own demands, and every owner has their own priorities. We ensure that the design process leaves space for both.

R. Stanley Paving LLC’s Paving Services

Let us support your goals with a wide range of paving services tailored to your project, including:

• Asphalt installation
• Asphalt repairs
• Asphalt maintenance
• Asphalt replacement
• Asphalt and concrete sealing
• Asphalt inspections

How Delayed Asphalt Repairs Affect Customer Satisfaction

Even if it’s still usable, a business parking lot riddled with cracks or pooling water is inconvenient and off-putting. It might not seem like a deal-breaker on its own, but it indirectly affects how people feel the moment they step out of their car.

Asphalt repairs, like filling depressions or correcting faded striping, can make that entire first impression sharper. The surface will be smoother, the lines easier to follow, and the lot more functional in all weather. You'll be removing small frustrations your customers might not name out loud, and it's that kind of detail that takes a space from passable to professional.

If your surface needs attention, we can get started with a quick assessment and have your lot back in shape in an appropriate time frame.

How Can You Prepare for Paving Work at Your Property?

Preparing for paving work at your property involves several steps to ensure a smooth and successful process.

Here’s a guide on how to prepare:

• Clear the area: Remove any obstacles, debris, or vegetation from the area where paving will take place.
• Mark boundaries: Mark the boundaries of the paving area using stakes, flags, or spray paint.
• Provide access: Make sure there’s clear access to the work site for construction vehicles, equipment, and materials.
• Utilities check: Contact local utility companies to mark the location of underground utilities like gas lines, water pipes, electrical cables, and sewer lines.
• Drainage considerations: Assess the existing drainage on your property and address any issues before paving work begins.
• Communicate with neighbors: If the paving work may affect neighboring properties or access to shared spaces (like a shared driveway), communicate with your neighbors in advance to inform them of your project’s timeline and any potential disruptions.
• Plan for temporary access: If paving work will block access to certain areas of your property (driveways or entrances), make alternative arrangements for parking or access during the construction period.
• Secure permits: Check with local authorities to determine if permits are required for the paving work and obtain them in advance if necessary.

Are Contractors Available for Paving Maintenance After Installation?

After an installation is complete, even though the surface is made for long-term use, asphalt maintenance keeps it performing the way it should. Over the years, issues can come up, and staying on top of them means getting more life out of the original work.

We stay available to provide routine or one-off maintenance for your new pavement. We’ll discuss those options with you when the job wraps, and you can always reach back out if something unexpected comes up and you need it looked at.

Can Asphalt Paving Contractors Provide Examples of Past Work?

Many of the clients we work with want to see what we've done in the past. They’re often most interested in how our past projects compare to their own in scale, layout, or site conditions. As experienced asphalt paving contractors, it’s a request we’re perfectly prepared to meet, as we know how much it helps to picture what a finished surface could look like.

The examples we provide highlight projects that faced similar challenges or goals, so we can explain how each was approached and what made the outcome successful. We’ll review our methods, discuss key decisions, and answer questions on everything from base preparation to curing time, helping you understand what to expect when we work with you.

We’re open to sharing this work when you call and book a consultation, but if you’d like to take a look right now, you can simply visit our gallery.