Your parking lot speaks before anyone walks inside. Clean pavement, clear markings, and proper drainage quietly signal that your business pays attention.
Sommerset delivers professional parking lot paving services throughout Southeast Michigan for commercial properties that value durability and organization. Our team of experienced paving contractors plans each commercial parking lot paving project around traffic patterns, drainage needs, and long-term wear. From new parking lot construction to strategic replacement, we focus on building asphalt surfaces that stay smooth and damage free through the winter months and beyond.
A parking lot should look sharp on opening day and still perform years later. That is the standard we build to.
Why Businesses Choose Sommerset
A commercial parking lot is an investment in safety, curb appeal, and day-to-day efficiency. It must handle steady traffic, heavy vehicles, and seasonal temperature swings without constant repair.
Our approach to lot paving starts with a detailed site evaluation. We assess the ground conditions, drainage flow, catch basins, and areas where standing water may develop. Many asphalt surfaces fail because small cracks, low spots, or poor compaction go unnoticed early on. We prefer to address those issues at the first step rather than after they grow into potholes.
Clear project management and consistent communication keep the entire project predictable. We understand that your business cannot afford unnecessary disruption.
Our Parking Lot Paving Process
Planning and Site Preparation
Every paving project begins with preparation. We inspect the existing pavement, determine if parking lot resurfacing is viable, and evaluate whether full removal is required.
If milling is appropriate, we remove worn asphalt while preserving stable base layers. Drainage adjustments, crack filling, and correction of low spots are completed before fresh material is placed. Proper preparation improves longevity and reduces future maintenance costs.
A parking lot that sheds water effectively lasts longer and requires fewer repairs over its life.
Base and Asphalt Installation
Durability depends on what lies beneath the surface. We install and compact a properly graded aggregate base before applying hot mix asphalt with precision paving equipment.
Each lift is compacted to maximize density and reduce premature wear. Our asphalt paving methods focus on ensuring smooth transitions and structural integrity across the entire commercial parking lot. Quality materials and disciplined compaction standards create paved surfaces that stand up to daily traffic and seasonal stress.
When installed correctly, asphalt solutions provide a cost effective way to support large commercial properties and industrial facilities.
Finishing, Striping, and Details
Once paving is complete, attention turns to finishing work. Parking lot striping and parking lot markings define traffic lanes, ADA compliance spaces, pedestrian walkways, and loading zones.
Our line striping services are applied with precision to enhance safety and organization. We can also coordinate the installation of speed bumps, directional arrows, and clearly marked fire lanes when required. These finishing touches improve flow, reduce confusion, and support a professional appearance.
Details matter. Customers and employees notice them.
Parking Lot Resurfacing and Rehabilitation
Not every property needs full replacement. Parking lot resurfacing involves adding a new layer of asphalt to the existing pavement surface when the base remains structurally sound. It is a maintenance option that falls between resealing and full repaving.
Resurfacing can add up to 15 years of lifespan to a parking lot when performed under the right conditions. For many businesses, it is a cost effective way to restore strength and appearance without complete reconstruction.
We also provide parking lot maintenance and preventative maintenance plans to extend pavement life. Regular maintenance, including crack filling, asphalt repair, and attention to small cracks, prevents larger structural issues later. Addressing wear early protects your investment and helps avoid unnecessary replacement.
Maintenance is not an afterthought. It is part of responsible pavement ownership.
Built for Michigan Conditions
Parking lot paving in Michigan means planning for freeze cycles, salt exposure, and snow removal. Water must move efficiently away from the pavement to avoid standing water and premature cracking.
Our parking lot paving services are engineered around drainage, thickness, and compaction standards that match the traffic and environmental factors of each location. A commercial parking lot should perform quietly year after year, not demand attention every spring.
We build for that kind of quiet reliability.
More Asphalt Services
Business leadership is a long game, and so is asphalt maintenance. From spring thaw until the ground's too cold for paving, we'll fix any issues with your pavement, perform routine touch-ups and refresh the sealant. As a result, your parking lot can last up to 25 years. If you think it might be time for a removal and replacement, don't hesitate to reach out for a complimentary inspection and honest advice.
When damage strikes, our cold-plane asphalt milling technique comes to the rescue. Not only does it save the sub-base, but it's also eco-friendly and cost-effective. We ensure your investment lasts by extending the pavement's lifespan by up to eight years.
When it comes to new asphalt construction, we don't just lay down pavement — we craft enduring solutions tailored to your specific needs. From meticulous site planning to focused project management, we guarantee long-lasting results that stand the test of time.
"I'd love it if my driveway was a trip and slip hazard," says no one ever. Whether it's your kids running their hearts out and riding bikes on an August afternoon or yourself stepping out of the car after commuting through a snowstorm, everyone needs a strong and smooth driveway that repels water and withstands temperature swings. By applying two layers of asphalt, our team will ensure your driveway says "welcome home" for many years.
Cool fact: Asphalt is 100% reusable and is one of the most recycled products in the United States. Recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) is an affordable and earth-conscious option for your parking lot or driveway. RAP has a few advantages over traditional paving which uses crushed limestone aggregate. Because RAP is smoother, cars kick up less dust, snow plows can't displace it as easily and the overall look of RAP is more aesthetically pleasing.
Asphalt recycling happens in many ways. Most newly produced asphalt contains recycled material; case in point, some amount of recycled asphalt goes into nearly all of Sommerset's projects.
100% recycled asphalt is useful as the sub-base for your pavement or as the surface material itself in place of another crushed aggregate or concrete.
Sectors We Serve
We work with:
- Large commercial properties
- Retail centers
- Industrial facilities
- Schools and churches
- Municipal properties
- Multi-family communities
Each project is tailored to the property's traffic demands, safety requirements, and operational schedule.