Asphalt Overlay
Asphalt overlay provides renewed surfaces for deteriorated parking lots at lower cost than full reconstruction. As your general contractor, we design and install overlay systems that extend pavement life while addressing drainage and surface issues for commercial property owners.
Asphalt overlay - placing new asphalt over existing pavement - offers middle-ground solutions for parking lots showing surface wear but retaining structural adequacy. Proper overlay adds thickness for strength, creates smooth new surfaces, and can incorporate drainage improvements while costing significantly less than removal and reconstruction.
DeSoto Concrete Contractors evaluates overlay feasibility through structural assessment of existing pavement. Not every deteriorated lot is suitable for overlay. If the existing base has failed, overlay merely delays the inevitable reconstruction. We provide honest assessment of whether overlay will perform or whether reconstruction is the better investment.
Overlay design must account for drainage impacts. Adding asphalt thickness raises surface elevations, affecting drainage patterns and potentially creating ponding. We address these issues through milling (removing surface asphalt before overlay), drainage inlet adjustments, transitions at buildings and islands, and regrading where necessary.
Typical overlay projects proceed through existing pavement assessment, milling to manage elevation increase, repair of potholes and base failures, crack sealing preparation, tack coat application for bonding, overlay placement in one or two lifts, and new striping and marking.
What's Included
- ✓Structural pavement assessment
- ✓Milling services if required
- ✓Base failure repair
- ✓Crack sealing and surface prep
- ✓Tack coat application
- ✓Asphalt overlay placement
- ✓Transition detail construction
- ✓Drainage adjustments
- ✓New striping and marking
Ideal For
- →Retail center owners restoring parking lot appearance
- →Office building managers extending pavement life
- →Property owners addressing deterioration on limited budgets
- →Facility managers maintaining industrial site paving
Representative of project types we handle
Example Project: Medical Office Parking Overlay
Location
Irving, TX
Scope
Asphalt overlay of 45,000 SF medical office parking with milling and drainage improvements
Client Situation
Medical building owner faced deteriorated parking that hurt property image but didn't want to invest in complete reconstruction.
Our Approach
We milled existing surface 1.5 inches, repaired base failures at utility cuts, adjusted drainage inlets, and placed 2-inch overlay. Drainage improvements eliminated existing ponding problems.
Outcome
Parking lot appearance and function dramatically improved at 60% of reconstruction cost. Owner reports positive feedback from tenants and patients. Estimated 12+ years of additional service life.
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Professional Asphalt Overlay Services in DeSoto, TX
Why Property Owners Choose Us for Asphalt Overlay
- ✓Full-service general contractor - we manage the entire project
- ✓Direct relationship with property owners, developers, and facility managers
- ✓Single point of accountability from preconstruction through punch-out
- ✓Transparent pricing with detailed proposals - no surprises
- ✓Commercial and industrial focus - we understand your business needs
Our Asphalt Overlay Process
Consultation & Assessment
We evaluate your project requirements and provide detailed recommendations
Planning & Permitting
We handle all necessary permits and create a detailed project plan
Professional Execution
Our expert team executes the project with precision and quality
Quality Assurance
Final inspection and cleanup with ongoing support and warranty
Expertise Areas
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Learn More →Frequently Asked Questions
How thick are asphalt overlays typically?
Typical overlays add 1.5 to 2.5 inches of new asphalt. Thicker overlays provide more structural benefit but raise elevations more, requiring additional drainage considerations and transition work.
Should existing asphalt be milled before overlay?
Milling is often advisable to manage surface elevations, especially near buildings and drainage inlets. Milling adds cost but solves drainage problems and provides a better bonding surface for the overlay.
How long will an overlay last?
Properly designed overlay on sound existing pavement typically adds 10-15 years of service life. Longevity depends on base condition, overlay thickness, traffic volume, and maintenance after overlay installation.
Can overlay address existing drainage problems?
Overlay provides opportunities to improve drainage through regrading, but adding thickness can also worsen drainage if not properly designed. We analyze drainage impacts and design overlays that improve rather than worsen water management.
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