Parking Lot Paving
Charlotte NC Paving works on parking lots of all sizes - from small business parking lots to large warehouse lots. The parking lot is an integral part of your business, and we will take care to make it a smooth and safe space for customers and employees.
Parking lots have to hold up to all kinds of traffic and weather, and be reliable year after year. The parking lot is the first part of your business that the public sees, so we make sure it makes a good impression. Planing A New Parking Lot
There are certain standards and requirements that must be followed for parking lots. These are set by NCDOT, and town planning departments. These guidelines make sure that businesses have sufficient parking, make sure that emergency vehicles can get in and out, and provide access for those with disabilities. We will be sure to follow guidelines and requirements so your business parking lot is compliant and will serve your customers well.
We also take into consideration the very important factors of drainage, foundation requirements, and the proper asphalt mix. New parking lots must have a plan for how to direct and shed water, and ensure that it won't flow into the building or cause flooding. The subbase and asphalt must hold up to the heavy traffic and large variety of vehicles that will use it. Our paving contractors keep all of this in mind and pave asphalt lots that our commercial customers can rely on. |
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Drainage
Parking lots must be designed and graded so that rainwater is directed to drains and reservoirs. This will make it so that even in the event of a heavy rainstorm, the parking lot will not flood surrounding roads nor retain water. There are several options for parking lot drainage, including underground catch basins, drainage ponds, or bioretention islands. Bioretention islands are considered one of the most eco friendly options, but they can be a more costly to implement. The island is set below the level of the parking lot, and rain runs into it and is filtered naturally by the plants and soil before going back into the groundwater.
Grading is performed before any asphalt or gravel is laid and ensures that every layer after that is angled the correct direction for water runoff to be diverted and guided where it should go. The process of grading involves adding soil where needed, building up and compacting the foundation layer until it is properly prepared.
Parking lots must be designed and graded so that rainwater is directed to drains and reservoirs. This will make it so that even in the event of a heavy rainstorm, the parking lot will not flood surrounding roads nor retain water. There are several options for parking lot drainage, including underground catch basins, drainage ponds, or bioretention islands. Bioretention islands are considered one of the most eco friendly options, but they can be a more costly to implement. The island is set below the level of the parking lot, and rain runs into it and is filtered naturally by the plants and soil before going back into the groundwater.
Grading is performed before any asphalt or gravel is laid and ensures that every layer after that is angled the correct direction for water runoff to be diverted and guided where it should go. The process of grading involves adding soil where needed, building up and compacting the foundation layer until it is properly prepared.
A Bioretention Island
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Drainage Culvert That Has Been Planted
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Underground Drainage
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Traffic Load
Parking lots are often built directly off of main thoroughfares. This means that they need to prepared to carry traffic loads at least as heavy as the main road. Additionally, if the business has a dumpster, or receives deliveries, the parking lot needs to be reinforced for those heavy vehicles. The subbase must be properly prepared to distribute the weight of the traffic that will drive on the asphalt surface. The asphalt mix is also adjusted depending on what kinds of traffic the pavement will have driving on it, so that is why it is important to plan these things from the very beginning of a parking lot paving project.
Parking lots are often built directly off of main thoroughfares. This means that they need to prepared to carry traffic loads at least as heavy as the main road. Additionally, if the business has a dumpster, or receives deliveries, the parking lot needs to be reinforced for those heavy vehicles. The subbase must be properly prepared to distribute the weight of the traffic that will drive on the asphalt surface. The asphalt mix is also adjusted depending on what kinds of traffic the pavement will have driving on it, so that is why it is important to plan these things from the very beginning of a parking lot paving project.
Accessibility, Emergency Access, and Special Considerations
Parking lots are designed to meet the needs of its users, and make sure it will increase the safety of the business. Parking lots should have handicapped-accessible parking spaces that are close to the front door and have sufficient room for patrons to enter and exit their vehicle without being in traffic. The ADA has guidelines that will help ensure that handicapped spots are sufficiently accessible for customers.
Firelanes and access for emergency vehicles is another thing that town planners keep in mind when giving the green light for parking lots. The parking lot must have sufficient room for firetrucks, ambulances, and other vehicles to enter and exit if they were ever needed.
Different parking lots also have different use cases and needs. For example, a medical complex may require more handicap spaces and signage to guide visitors where to park, a home improvement store may want to add truck lanes, and a bank, or restaurant may need a drive-through lane.
Parking lots are designed to meet the needs of its users, and make sure it will increase the safety of the business. Parking lots should have handicapped-accessible parking spaces that are close to the front door and have sufficient room for patrons to enter and exit their vehicle without being in traffic. The ADA has guidelines that will help ensure that handicapped spots are sufficiently accessible for customers.
Firelanes and access for emergency vehicles is another thing that town planners keep in mind when giving the green light for parking lots. The parking lot must have sufficient room for firetrucks, ambulances, and other vehicles to enter and exit if they were ever needed.
Different parking lots also have different use cases and needs. For example, a medical complex may require more handicap spaces and signage to guide visitors where to park, a home improvement store may want to add truck lanes, and a bank, or restaurant may need a drive-through lane.
Free Quote
Getting at least 3 quotes for your asphalt paving project will allow you to get a good understanding of the costs involved and make sure you have an accurate idea of how much the project should cost. To make sure you are getting accurate estimates, check that the services they are quoting are equivalent - for example, the same inches of compacted subgrade, asphalt base, asphalt surface, and type of asphalt mix. If you receive a very low quote, it's smart to consider why. Where are the corners being cut? Are they using inferior material, less asphalt laid down, no preparation of the subbase and inadequate compaction?
We are licensed, bonded and insured. Our years of experience, quality work, and great customer service set us apart. When you need a professional, local paving company, give us a call. We look forward to helping with all your commercial paving projects.