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Serving San Clemente, CA and surrounding areas. (714) 386-7860
Cracked lots and failed pavement cost you customers and create liability. We repave commercial surfaces from base prep through final compaction - built to handle Southern California sun for years.
Commercial asphalt paving in San Clemente means removing the old surface when needed, preparing and compacting the base, then laying and rolling hot asphalt mix in layers - most parking lots are paved in one to three days depending on size and prep requirements.
Commercial surfaces in San Clemente face conditions that make proper installation critical: intense year-round UV that oxidizes the binder faster than inland areas, coastal salt air, and hilly terrain that demands careful drainage grading. The base layer is the part that determines how long the surface holds up. A contractor who rushes base work or skips drainage planning is cutting a corner that will cost the property owner far more down the road.
After paving, an ongoing maintenance plan that includes parking lot maintenance and regular sealcoating is what protects your investment and extends the surface life well beyond what neglected pavement provides.
A network of interconnected cracks spreading across a large portion of your lot - sometimes called alligator cracking - means the base has been compromised. This pattern goes beyond what patching can fix. Once the base fails, the only lasting solution is full-depth removal and replacement.
San Clemente's winter rains quickly reveal drainage problems. If water sits in low spots rather than flowing to a drain, the surface has settled unevenly or was never properly graded. Standing water accelerates pavement breakdown and creates a slip hazard for customers walking through your lot.
Years of Southern California sun oxidize asphalt, stripping out the oils that keep it flexible. When the surface looks pale gray, feels rough underfoot, and the edges are crumbling, the pavement has lost its protective properties and is becoming a safety and curb-appeal problem for your business.
Potholes and sunken areas signal base failure at those locations. In a commercial setting, these are both a vehicle-damage risk and a trip hazard for customers and employees. When potholes appear in several locations, the cost of repeated patching typically exceeds the cost of repaving the full area.
We handle full commercial paving projects for parking lots, private roads, and shared-access surfaces throughout the San Clemente area. Every project includes an in-person site visit to assess the base, evaluate drainage, and determine scope before any quote is issued. For properties that need a complete surface installation with phased access management, we also provide parking lot paving with scheduling designed to minimize disruption to your business operations.
When your lot does not need a full replacement, we assess whether a resurfacing overlay is the right call. That option works well when the surface layer has deteriorated but the base underneath is still structurally sound. We give you an honest recommendation based on what we find during the site visit - not on what generates the larger invoice. Once paving is complete, we can also coordinate ongoing parking lot maintenance to protect the new surface and extend its useful life.
For lots where alligator cracking, potholes, or base failure across the surface make patch repairs a poor long-term investment.
Suited for properties adding parking, reconfiguring traffic flow, or taking over a site that needs a fresh start with proper base construction and drainage.
For shared driveways, commercial access roads, and private lanes that need a durable surface capable of handling regular vehicle traffic.
A cost-effective option when the existing base is still solid but the surface layer has oxidized, lost flexibility, or developed widespread shallow cracking.
San Clemente commercial properties face a combination of stressors that inland Orange County does not. Intense year-round UV is the main driver of asphalt oxidation here - it strips the binder out of the surface far faster than in cooler or cloudier climates, turning pavement gray and brittle ahead of its expected life. Coastal salt air also enters any unsealed crack or surface void and accelerates deterioration. A contractor who does not account for these conditions in mix selection and drainage design is not set up to deliver a surface that lasts in this environment. The National Asphalt Pavement Association provides industry standards on mix selection and installation practices that we follow on every commercial project.
Drainage design is equally critical on the hilly terrain that defines much of San Clemente. Commercial lots along the city's main corridors and hillside business properties both need careful grading to direct runoff away from the pavement base and toward drains. Orange County also participates in regional stormwater management programs that affect how commercial paving projects handle runoff on larger sites. We work across San Clemente and into neighboring Laguna Niguel and understand the local permitting and drainage expectations that come with commercial work in this area. For ADA-compliant accessible parking routes and markings, we also reference requirements from the ADA.gov to ensure your lot meets federal accessibility standards.
Call or submit a request online and tell us about the surface - size, current condition, and any drainage or access constraints. We respond within one business day and schedule a site visit. We do not quote commercial projects over the phone - the base condition must be seen in person.
We visit your property to measure the area, assess the existing pavement and base, evaluate drainage and slope, and determine whether a permit is needed. You receive a written proposal that itemizes base prep, paving, and any drainage work - so you can compare it accurately against other bids.
We handle any required city or county permits and coordinate the timeline around the review period. On prep day, the crew removes the old surface, grades the base to the correct drainage slope, and compacts it thoroughly. This phase is the foundation of a long-lasting result - we do not rush it.
The crew lays and compacts hot-mix asphalt and shapes the edges and drainage channels. Most lots are paved in a single day. In San Clemente's warm climate, the surface is typically ready for light vehicle traffic within 24 hours. We walk the finished area with you and advise on the sealcoat timeline.
We visit your property in person, assess the base and drainage, and give you a written quote with no obligation - so you can compare what each contractor is actually including in the price.
(714) 386-7860We assess the base before quoting every commercial job. The base layer is what determines whether your surface lasts two years or twenty - and we will not gloss over what we find during the site visit. If the base needs work, we include it in the scope and explain why.
Many commercial properties in San Clemente sit on sloped or irregular terrain where poor drainage design causes early pavement failure. We grade every surface to direct water away from the building and toward drains. This is part of every commercial paving job we do - not an add-on.
California requires paving contractors to hold a state-issued license before working on commercial properties. You can verify any contractor's license status through the California Contractors State License Board at cslb.ca.gov. A licensed contractor is also required to carry liability insurance and workers compensation - protecting your property if anything goes wrong on the job.
We select asphalt mix and build a sealcoat schedule into the project from the start - because in San Clemente's high-UV coastal environment, protecting the surface from the beginning is what extends its life. We do not treat every project the same regardless of climate.
Base evaluation, drainage design, a California contractor's license, and climate-appropriate mix selection - these are the details that separate a commercial paving job that holds up for two decades from one that starts failing in five years.
Ongoing maintenance after your commercial paving project - including crack sealing and sealcoating - that keeps your lot in good condition and pushes replacement further into the future.
Learn MoreFull parking lot paving with phased scheduling designed to keep your property accessible to customers and tenants during the project.
Learn MoreContact us today to schedule your on-site estimate - the sooner we assess your surface, the sooner we can lock in a start date before the next busy season.