Many commercial lots in Rangely reach a point where they look worse than they really are. The surface has faded to gray, cracks run across the stalls, and patches from past repairs make a patchwork pattern. Underneath, though, the base may still be firm. When that’s the case, a new layer of asphalt can restore the lot for far less than ripping it out.
Parking lot resurfacing starts with an honest look at that base. We check for soft areas, rutting, and widespread failure, fix the spots that need it, and mill down edges at curbs, gutters, and entrances so the new surface lines up properly. Then we pave the overlay in sections planned around your business, so customers, members, or crews can keep using part of the lot while we work.
We understand how Rangely lots wear, from highway entrances to church lots to service yards, and what each one needs from an overlay.
Milling machines, saws, compactors, pavers, and rollers let us handle base repairs, edge milling, and the overlay in one coordinated project.
If your lot needs base rebuilding or full replacement instead of an overlay, we'll tell you before you commit to anything.
We clearly mark work zones, keep entrances usable where possible, and haul off millings and debris as each phase wraps up.
Resurfacing fits a specific stage in a lot’s life. It’s past the point where sealcoating alone helps, but not so far gone that the base has failed. A few signs usually point to that middle ground:
If the lot has deep ruts, large sunken areas, or potholes that come back after every repair, the base may need rebuilding first. We’ll show you what we find during the site visit.
A new layer of asphalt follows the shape of whatever is under it. Soft spots, cracks, and failed patches left in place will reflect up through the overlay, sometimes within the first winter. So the first stage of every resurfacing job is fixing those areas properly.
We cut out failed sections, dig out wet or weak base, rebuild with compacted base rock, and patch with hot mix. Cracks get cleaned and sealed. It’s the same work as our parking lot repair service, done as groundwork for the new surface so it lasts.
An overlay adds height, and on a commercial lot that matters most at the edges. Without planning, the new layer can sit above a gutter, block drainage at a curb, or create a lip at a doorway or sidewalk. We mill, or grind down, the old asphalt along those edges so the finished surface lines up flush.
This is also the best time to deal with damaged concrete. Cracked curbs, broken gutter pans, and heaved sidewalk panels at entrances can be addressed with concrete repair before the overlay goes down, so the edges are solid and water flows where it should.
Few Rangely businesses can afford to close their lot for long. We plan resurfacing in sections, usually starting with the areas farthest from the entrance and working toward the door, or splitting the lot in halves. Each section gets milled, tacked, paved, and rolled before we move to the next.
Signs and cones mark open parking and closed areas clearly. For Main Street businesses with highway frontage, we pay extra attention to keeping at least one entrance usable so traffic can get in and out safely. We’ll go over the phasing plan with you before work begins, so there are no surprises for your staff or customers.
Church lots often make good resurfacing projects because they’re quiet most of the week. We can usually finish a church lot between Sundays, or plan phases so part of the lot is ready for services. Lots serving rentals and businesses near Colorado Northwestern Community College tend to be quietest during summer, when there are fewer students in town.
For oilfield service yards and pipe yards, resurfacing makes sense when the base under the truck lanes is still sound. In those cases, we may recommend a thicker overlay in the lanes and turning areas than in the parking zones.
A resurfaced lot covers up all the old lines, so it needs new markings before it’s ready for regular use. Once the asphalt has cured enough, parking lot striping lays out stalls, accessible spaces, arrows, and crosswalks. It’s also a chance to improve the layout if the old one never worked quite right.
After several months of curing, the new surface is ready for its first sealcoat. Sealing every few years, plus crack sealing as needed, protects the overlay from strong sun, plows, and the freeze and thaw cycles that come every winter.
We evaluate the base, measure the lot, check heights at curbs and doors, and talk through traffic and timing with you.
Your written quote separates base repairs, milling, overlay, and striping, with a phasing plan for keeping the lot open.
We repair failed areas, mill the edges, apply tack coat, and pave each section of the lot in turn.
We walk the finished lot with you, check edges and drainage, and set a time for striping once it's ready.
