Colorado Springs Commercial Paving

Asphalt parking lots are essential to keeping businesses running smoothly, providing a durable and professional space for customers and employees alike. When it’s time to repair, expand, or install a new parking lot, partnering with a local expert who understands the unique challenges of Colorado Springs’ climate is crucial.

At Riley’s Asphalt, we’ve been serving the Colorado Springs area for over 30 years, specializing in commercial asphalt paving, repair, and sealcoating. Our experience ensures your parking lot is built to last, and we’re here to guide you through every step of your project, from planning to completion.

Why Work With Riley’s Asphalt?

There are plenty of companies out there that offer asphalt paving services, so why choose us? Well, our family-owned business strives to separate itself from the competition by providing a truly customer-centric experience. We have a business owner personally on site at every project to ensure that we are giving you our best work, no matter how big or small the job.

In our 30 years of experience, we’ve learned that treating our clients like family is the best way to do business. A paving project can create complications for your business, which is why we work together with you to come up with a schedule that will minimize that impact. We carry out projects from planning phases to completion, and we’re fully insured, so if anything happens during a project, you won’t have to worry about it at all.

But really, it’s out local roots and relationships that set us apart from others. Our close-knit team is fully invested in doing our best for the community and forming long-lasting relationships.

The Type of Work We Do

Riley’s Asphalt offers a variety of services, covering all sorts of projects. You can learn a little more about each of them below.

Parking Lot Construction and Additions

As parking lot contractors in Colorado Springs, we offer parking lot construction and additions. This includes building a brand new parking lot, or adding a section to an existing lot to expand it. Since we do things from start to finish, building a new lot includes clearing space for one all the way to the parking lot striping.

Asphalt Milling and Asphalt Overlays

If you’re looking for asphalt resurfacing in Colorado Springs, look no further than Riley’s Asphalt. Asphalt resurfacing is a simple and cost-effective way to extend the life of an asphalt parking lot.

Since less material is being used, it doesn’t take as much labor or materials, making it cheaper than paving a new lot. Unfortunately, this isn’t a good option for every lot. If your asphalt lot is severely damaged or compromised, asphalt resurfacing won’t be enough to save the day. That’s what our next service is for.

Full-Depth Asphalt Parking Lot Replacement

If your parking lot is too damaged to be repaired, you’ll need to consider parking lot replacement. Extremely damaged lots, such as those with numerous big potholes, a lot of alligator cracking, or areas with heavy water pooling, will likely be unsalvageable. In that case, Riley’s Asphalt has the tools and experience needed to completely replace that lot with a brand-new one of superb quality.

Common Parking Lot Questions

We understand that most people don’t know a whole lot about asphalt paving projects. We’re happy to answer your questions, but go ahead and check our FAQ first to see if it’s been answered already.

How Thick Should an Asphalt Parking Lot Be In Colorado Springs?

In Colorado Springs, asphalt parking lots are typically 3 inches thick. However, if the lot sees a lot of traffic from heavy-duty vehicles like semi-trucks, it’ll need to be 5-8 inches thick instead. Even if a lot doesn’t see many heavy vehicles, if it has a lot of traffic in general, around 5 inches is the best choice.

How Long Do Asphalt Parking Lots Last in Colorado Springs?

Assuming that proper maintenance is carried out, (sealcoating included!) a parking lot will generally last around 15-25 years. That said, the more vehicle traffic a parking lot sees, the less its lifetime will be, even with good maintenance.

How Does Weather Affect an Asphalt Parking Lot?

In cold climates like Colorado Springs, we have to worry about the freeze-thaw cycle. When water gets into the cracks of a parking lot and freezes, it expands, which can widen those cracks. However, asphalt handles this better than concrete does.

Snow removal can be a problem too. If a snow plow has its blade too low when clearing an asphalt parking lot, it can scrape the top layer away and cause damage.

What Are The Benefits of Asphalt Compared to Concrete Parking Lots?

Asphalt has a couple of notable advantages over concrete. For one, it’s a inexpensive material, so it’s cheaper to build with and maintain. Secondly, it’s more flexible than concrete, meaning it doesn’t crack as much when enduring the freeze-thaw cycle mentioned above. It’s also quicker to install, and since asphalt is black, it retains heat better than concrete, meaning it will melt away that Colorado snow more quickly.

Ready To Get Started?

Riley’s Asphalt is ready to tackle any asphalt paving project in the Colorado Springs area. We’ll get it done properly and efficiently, providing you with a high-quality product that will last years. If you’re ready to get your project underway, contact us now for a no-obligation free estimate.