Retail Asphalt Paving

Asphalt Solutions Designed for Busy Retail Properties

Retail asphalt paving is about more than appearance. Parking lots, access lanes, fire routes, and pedestrian areas must stay safe, organized, and functional—often while businesses remain open. Poor paving leads to customer complaints, safety risks, and lost revenue.

Empire Paving provides retail asphalt paving services for shopping plazas, standalone stores, grocery centers, restaurants, and mixed-use retail developments. With nearly 50 years of experience, we understand how retail environments operate and how to deliver paving solutions with minimal disruption and long-term performance in mind.

What Is Retail Asphalt Paving?

Retail asphalt paving covers all asphalt surfaces that support customer-facing commercial properties. This includes areas that experience constant vehicle traffic, delivery trucks, pedestrian movement, and seasonal wear.

Retail paving typically includes:

• Parking lots
• Drive lanes and fire routes
• Loading and service areas
• Pedestrian crossings
• Accessible parking and access aisles

Each surface must meet safety standards, support daily use, and maintain a clean, professional appearance.

Why Retail Properties Require a Different Paving Approach

Retail environments have unique challenges that standard paving projects don’t. Retail asphalt must:

• Handle continuous vehicle turnover
• Support delivery trucks and service vehicles
• Maintain safe pedestrian flow
• Comply with accessibility and fire lane regulations
• Be completed without shutting down businesses

Empire Paving plans each retail project around operating hours, customer access, and phased construction to keep properties open whenever possible.

Retail Asphalt Paving Services We Provide

We offer complete asphalt solutions tailored to retail properties of all sizes.

Our Retail Asphalt Services Include

• New Retail Parking Lot Construction
  Full installation from excavation and base preparation to asphalt paving and final markings.
• Asphalt Resurfacing for Retail Lots
  Applying a new asphalt layer to restore surface quality and extend lifespan.
• Asphalt Repairs & Patching
  Fixing potholes, cracks, and damaged sections to improve safety and reduce liability.
• Asphalt Milling & Removal
  Removing worn asphalt in preparation for resurfacing or reconstruction.
• Retail Drive Lanes & Fire Routes
  Heavy-duty asphalt designed for delivery trucks and emergency access.
• Line Painting & Pavement Markings
  Parking stalls, accessible spaces, fire lanes, directional arrows, and pedestrian crossings.
• Concrete Curbs & Walkways (as required)
  Supporting asphalt work with durable concrete features.

Each service is planned to match traffic patterns, load requirements, and customer flow.

How Retail Asphalt Paving Impacts Your Business

Well-maintained asphalt directly affects customer experience and property value.

Proper retail paving:

• Improves first impressions
• Reduces slip-and-fall risks
• Protects vehicles from damage
• Ensures accessibility compliance
• Lowers long-term repair costs

Neglected asphalt can quickly lead to complaints, safety issues, and lost foot traffic.

How Long Does Retail Asphalt Paving Last?

A properly installed retail asphalt surface can last 15–20 years, depending on traffic volume and maintenance. Longevity depends on:

• Base preparation quality
• Drainage management
• Truck traffic frequency
• Timely repairs and resurfacing

Empire Paving focuses heavily on foundation work to prevent premature surface failure.

Can Retail Paving Be Done Without Closing the Property?

In most cases, yes. Empire Paving uses phased construction, off-hour scheduling, and clear traffic planning to keep businesses accessible during paving. We coordinate with property managers to minimize disruption and maintain safe entry points throughout the project.

Why Retail Property Managers Choose Empire Paving

Retail paving requires coordination, experience, and reliability. Empire Paving has worked with retail property owners, developers, and managers for decades.

What Sets Us Apart

• Nearly 50 years of asphalt paving experience
• Proven expertise in active retail environments
• Modern paving and compaction equipment
• Clear communication and project scheduling
• Safety-focused crews and WSIB compliance
• Full-service capability from prep to markings

We understand how retail properties operate—and plan our work accordingly.

Our Retail Asphalt Paving Process

We follow a structured approach to ensure consistency and quality.

1. Site Assessment

We review traffic flow, surface condition, drainage, and access needs.

2. Planning & Scheduling

Work is planned in phases to maintain customer and delivery access.

3. Base & Surface Preparation

Damaged areas are removed, repaired, or rebuilt as required.

4. Asphalt Installation

Asphalt is installed evenly and compacted for durability.

5. Markings & Final Review

Line painting and signage complete the project, followed by site cleanup. This process allows retail operations to continue with minimal interruption.

√Common Questions About Retail Asphalt Paving

How often should retail parking lots be resurfaced?
Typically every 10–15 years, depending on traffic and maintenance.

Do you handle ADA and accessibility markings?
Yes. We install compliant accessible parking and pedestrian markings.

Can repairs be done instead of full replacement?
In many cases, yes. We assess the surface and base before recommending solutions.

Do you provide free estimates?
Yes. All retail asphalt projects begin with a no-obligation assessment.

Get a Quote for Retail Asphalt Paving

If you manage or own a retail property and need dependable asphalt paving, Empire Paving is ready to help.

📞 (416) 644-1444
🌐 www.empirepaving.ca

Work with a paving contractor trusted by commercial and retail clients for nearly 50 years.