How do you make a road greener without painting it? Start by recycling what already works.
Sommerset provides asphalt milling services across Southeast Michigan for property owners who want a smarter way to restore worn pavement. Instead of full depth removal and replacement, we remove damaged surface layers while preserving the solid foundation underneath. Less waste. Less hauling. Less unnecessary replacement.
Our crews approach every asphalt milling project with the same goal: improve the ride, protect the existing pavement, and build something that lasts longer than the surface that came before it.
You can call it practical. We do. You can also call it satisfying to watch a giant milling machine chew through old asphalt like it owes it money.
When Asphalt Milling Makes Sense
Not every parking lot or roadway needs full reconstruction. In many cases, the asphalt surface is worn while the underlying base remains stable. That is where asphalt milling services make the most sense.
Our experienced team evaluates the pavement surface, drainage issues, traffic load, and overall soil conditions before recommending the right milling depth for the project. If the foundation still has strength, pavement milling allows us to remove damaged layers while preserving the underlying structure.
This process lowers material waste, shortens construction time, and reduces overall cost compared to full replacement. In many cases, it also helps property owners avoid unnecessary full depth reclamation while preparing the paved area for asphalt resurfacing or a new asphalt overlay. Reach out for a site review and honest recommendation.
How the Milling Process Works
The milling process begins with specialized milling machines equipped with a large rotating drum and carbide cutting teeth. These machines perform cold planing by removing the top layer of asphalt at a controlled depth while preserving the underlying base.
Typically, we remove no more than two inches of material, leaving behind a textured milled surface that helps fresh hot mix bond properly during resurfacing. Once the removed asphalt is collected, the milled material is either transported for recycling or reused within future paving projects.
The finished pavement surface is then restored with fresh asphalt, compacted carefully to maintain smooth transitions, proper drainage, and consistent cross slope across the entire project.
It is an efficient, environmentally friendly process that creates quality results without rebuilding everything underneath. Contact our team if you would like to learn how milling can extend the life of your pavement.
Asphalt Recycling Services That Reduce Waste
Old asphalt still has value. Through our asphalt recycling services, reclaimed pavement is crushed, processed, and blended with aggregate and asphalt binder for future paving applications.
This recycled material helps reduce landfill waste while lowering the demand for new pavement base materials. Reclaimed hot mix and milled asphalt can often be reused in base layers or surface applications without sacrificing durability.
For municipalities, commercial properties, and larger resurfacing projects, asphalt recycling services provide meaningful cost savings while supporting more sustainable paving practices.
Asphalt Pulverizing and Full-Depth Repair
Sometimes surface milling is not enough. If structural problems or drainage issues have affected the underlying base, asphalt pulverizing may be the better solution.
Unlike standard pavement milling, full depth reclamation breaks up both the asphalt pavement and portions of the underlying base material to create a rebuilt foundation. That blended material is then reshaped, compacted, and prepared for new pavement installation.
This approach reduces hauling, reuses existing material, and creates a stronger foundation for roads, parking lots, and other paved surfaces that need deeper repair work. Get in touch to talk about recycled options for your project.
Built for Michigan Roads and Parking Lots
Michigan pavement has a rough life. Snow, freeze thaw cycles, heavy vehicles, and constant moisture all take their toll.
Our asphalt milling crews pay close attention to drainage, grade transitions, milling depth, and compaction throughout the process. Good milling work is not just about removal. It is about preparing the ground underneath to support years of future performance.
That attention to detail helps minimize disruption for businesses and commercial parking lots that need efficient turnaround times and durable surfaces that last. Contact us if you suspect your pavement needs a deeper solution than milling alone.
Sectors We Serve
Other Services We Offer
We could not call ourselves a paving company if we only understood one part of the process.
Alongside asphalt milling services, our crews handle:
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Asphalt Paving → New construction and replacement for driveways, roads, and parking lots.
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Concrete Paving → Driveways, sidewalks, curbs, and slabs built to handle Michigan weather.
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Parking Lot Paving → Layouts, resurfacing, and markings that welcome visitors and protect vehicles.
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Asphalt Repair & Maintenance → Crack filling, patching, and sealcoating that help pavement last longer.
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Site Grading → Slopes and drainage tuned to keep water away from buildings and pavement.
Many milling services are paired with asphalt resurfacing, repair, or full paving work to restore the pavement completely. Our job is to make the process feel straightforward from beginning to end.