Whether you own a commercial building or a private residence, it is vital that the driveway is in good repair, smooth to drive on, and welcoming to visitors. If you need some blacktop driveway repairs or other paving services, follow these steps to make it happen. If the list looks daunting, consider calling us to handle it for you. Read More
If you own or manage a commercial property, an experienced excavation contractor is vital for making the most of your business holdings. These specialists handle initial land clearing, digging, and excavation on your property to make it ready for new installations such as sidewalks, patios, and new pavement. What are some specific services these experts provide? Read on to find out.
Paving services for commercial projects are often selected based on price, but we believe you should consider the long-term value of getting the job done right the first time. Existing pavement may have structural issues because the site was never prepared properly, and it may benefit you to have it completely dug up and done again. Your paving company must take into account the subbase and subsoil conditions when paving, and proper drainage is critical to making your pavement last.
Improper grading may also make water flow in unwanted directions, damage vehicles by directing them into steep approach angles, and restrict visibility. If your parking lot is excessively uneven or steep, excavation and filling can make it more level.
A freshly paved and striped parking lot improves the appearance of your business and maximizes your traffic flow and parking capabilities. Your visitors, clients, and employees are safer when the pavement is smooth. Stop lines and crosswalks that are clearly marked also contribute to safety and good traffic flow.
A residential paving job may be smaller in scale and lower in traffic, but that doesn’t mean you can take it lightly. Heavy trucks will drive on the pavement from time to time, such as delivery vans and moving vans. Pavement should be rated for the maximum weight that you anticipate driving on the property.
Weather and drainage also play as much of a role in damaging asphalt as the weight of traffic. Drainage on residential lots is sometimes inadequate even before paving is done. Creating channels for rainwater to move away from parking and driveways is necessary to avoid damage to buildings such as your home.
Excavation will ensure that rainwater is directed away from buildings on your lot. If you pave a pool deck, for example, drainage around your house is affected. Excavating a trench drain can save your house from severe water damage that can occur even with relatively minor rainfall.
Commercial paving and residential paving increase the value, curb appeal, and usefulness of your property. Paying proper attention to the excavation needs of your project will ensure that you don’t have drainage problems and the new pavement has a long life.
These professionals help commercial landowners in many ways. They remove trees, for example, as well as shrubs and root systems, and that is just for a start. Here are key services that an excavation contractor provides:
For commercial properties, these contractors often do a lot of paving along with patching and sealing pavement. Other frequent jobs include milling roads, clearing the site, and preparing for parking lots by opening up space and evening the ground surface.
Contractors who specialize in excavation perform many important tasks that help property owners. They prepare surfaces and areas so that your new projects, whether a driveway or a new building, have a proper foundation for being built right.
However, it is important to consider several factors before hiring an excavation contractor. First, think about the time of year. The middle of winter is not the best time to start a project that requires digging. In upstate New York, for example, the ground freezes and excavation work is not a viable option. Therefore, plan your construction schedules accordingly. Digging is best done in the spring after the ground thaws.
Also, if you are planning to have a new asphalt surface installed, you will need to keep all vehicular traffic off of it for three to seven days. The hotter the temperature is, the longer you need to keep the new surface clear of vehicles.
Finally, talk to the installing contractor about seal coating your new asphalt surfaces. Ideally, seal coat it one year after installation, then every two to four years after the first sealing.
Here at All County Construction, we understand that every excavating job is different. From clearing and leveling land for new driveways to digging foundations for new buildings, our experience has taught us one thing—attention to detail is the key to quality work that lasts for years to come. Contact us for a free estimate and to schedule work for the spring.
If you’re planning a commercial paving project, choosing a paving company with the right excavation expertise is essential. A residential paving project may also require excavating services, depending on the requirements. Adding pavement to your property will affect drainage, which may require digging new trench drains or ditches.
Asphalt driveways and parking lots are tough, durable, and built to last. However, even the best asphalt will eventually start to show signs of wear and tear. Asphalt can be damaged by excessive heat and cold as well as by heavy use. Small cracks and other forms of damage can grow and spread, eventually affecting a large amount of the asphalt surface and lower layers. Because smooth, stable driving surfaces are so important to business operations, property owners choose to have All County Construction handle these repairs.
Here are six reasons why working with a commercial asphalt company from Rochester, NY might be the right choice for you. Read More
Winter can take a toll on your asphalt pavement. Potholes form as the temperatures rise during the day to melt the snow, only to have ice form at night when the temperatures drop down to freezing. If road paving is on your agenda this coming spring, you’ll need to take some extra steps now to protect your existing pavement and ensure the job is done well and lasts as long as possible.
Even if you aren’t planning on paving any roads this coming spring, you still need to prepare for winter to maintain the longevity of your roads. Prevention can be much more effective and less expensive than making repairs in the spring. Read More
As a professional commercial paving company, we strive to do the best we can with all the paving projects we receive. Our job isn’t done until our customer is completely satisfied. Contact us if you need any advice about your next paving project or would like a free estimate.
Fairport, NY – Hi Chance, just wanted to let you know that we are very pleased with the final outcome of our parking lot. From the time we got serious in discussing the project, it took over two years to get to the final completed state. A lot wringing of hands, differing opinions, concerns over cost, etc. But in the end, I feel we did the right things and have a quality end result. Thank you to you and others at All County Construction for the quality work you performed. I’ve received numerous compliments over the past week how great things look. Thanks again.
Mike, Church of the Assumption
Wirtgen Milling Machine
In the past, we’ve used only our Skid Steer for all our milling projects, but this summer we’ve been excited to use our new Wirtgen asphalt milling machine. We’ve used it for main roads, large driveways, parking lots, and any project that required milling anywhere from a few inches to up to 4 feet. For smaller milling projects like patches and pavement trenches, we can use the Skid Steer, which can mill up to 6 inches deep and 2 feet wide.
Recycled Asphalt Milling Rochester NY
First, every time we mill the pavement down, we use the leftover asphalt for new pavement. We outsource it to be ground up, mixed with aggregate and binder cement, and then delivered as fresh pavement ready to be used for a new paving project.
Municipal owners sometimes want rumble strips installed along highways for better driver safety – with the intention the rumble strips will wake late-night drivers from drowsing at the wheel. Our milling machine can install these quickly and efficiently.
Asphalt Milling
Milling removes uneven areas in the pavement by making the whole surface one even level. Our Wirtgen removes wheel ruts from traffic, dips from standing rainwater, and potholes from winter freezes. Once the existing pavement has a smooth surface, we can spread new pavement over the top and create a fresh surface.
Dowel Bar Retrofit, another specialty item milling machines can accomplish, increases the integrity and longevity of pavement. The Wirtgen forms ridges in the pavement perpendicular to cracks. We then place steel bars within the ridges and seal them in place with non-shrink concrete. After that, the surface is diamond-ground to smooth any irregularities.
Dowel Bar Retrofit
If you have a milling project you wanted to accomplish this season, don’t wait any longer. Call 315.589.8661 to book a free estimate! We’d be happy to chat and answer any questions.
We know that first impressions matter, and the asphalt on your commercial property is the first impression your clients or potential clients will receive of your business when they arrive. It is imperative that it is in good shape, allowing your business to be associated with quality, safety, and attention to detail.
What do you do to maintain the pavement of your parking lot? Pavement will deteriorate a little each year, but you can significantly slow the degradation process by following these simple maintenance suggestions. Read More
Each municipality pavement represents a valuable investment, and to get the most out of that investment, you’ll need to maintain it on a regular basis. Maintained roadways and parking lots within your town/city make great first impressions from tourists and maintain loyalty from locals. In order to keep all pavement maintained, you need to reseal each paving project every 2-4 years, and here’s what the resealing process can do for you:
Before your driveway can be sealed, it must first have all vegetation destroyed. Pesky plants force their way through the cracks in the pavement, breaking apart the asphalt and weakening the aggregate bond. All unwanted plants will be treated with preventative chemicals.
The pavement is powerwashed before the sealant is added, so all car fluid stains, gas puddles, tree sap, and other substances are completely removed. The sealant can then adhere to the pavement the way it’s supposed to and it’ll protect the pavement from future car leaks.
All the potholes and cracks in the pavement are repaired with high-quality asphalt and aggregate. The material is then compressed down into the hole with a high pressure tool that compacts the hot pavement. Once the sealant is added, the surface will be shiny and smooth.
The chemicals in the sealant kill the grass outlining the pavement, leaving behind a trim, neat edge. Sealant leaves behind a better edge that a weed wacker as it leaves the grass looking fresh and maintained instead of chopped and haphazard.
The pavement of all municipalities needs to be maintained for it to keep an average lifespan, which is anywhere from 10-15 years. When you make sure to seal all paved surfaces within the recommended time frame, you’ll maximize on your initial investment. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to give us a call and we’ll be happy to chat!
Are you tired of the splits, cracks, potholes, and broken sections of pavement on your driveway? The tri-county area of Rochester, New York sees harsh winters that seriously damage asphalt driveways. Once the rainwater of autumn sinks into the cracks of your driveway, the frigid temperatures of winter come and freeze that rainwater. The ice swells and breaks open the bond of asphalt, which creates those deep crevices every year.
But enough is enough. It’s time to get your driveway newly paved. We’ll explain the process with you so that you can know what to expect once the paving process begins.
Residential Driveway Sealing
We’ll first take a look at your driveway and see if we can resurface areas instead of completely replace it. If you do need replacement, we remove the driveway that’s already there. We’ll use a backhoe to scrape away the old pavement to make way for the new. If you still live in the gravel driveway days, we’ll collect all loose stones to make the foundation smooth. Our twin drum roller firmly compacts the soil.
If it’s a complete dig out project, we install drain ditches to direct rainwater. We run water over the work area to see where it flows and then fill those places with soil to prevent heaving or collapsing. The levelling process is called grading.
We lay 8″ of stony, jagged rocks. Sand requires fewer inches of base than clay. This layer of rocks should be left alone for a full week in order for it to settle. Rain actually helps it settle in.
We install the binder over the stone. Once that’s compacted with the 2,000-10,000 lb. roller, we seal the edges and inspect the final product.
Each paving job differs from one another. But our promise for durable residential driveway sealing remains the same.
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