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PAVEMENT GUIDES FOR BETTER PROPERTY DECISIONS

Understand the options before investing in your driveway or parking lot.

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USEFUL ANSWERS FOR OWNERS AND MANAGERS

Paving decisions become easier when the differences are clear. These guides explain repair choices, maintenance, material comparisons and the practical details of planning work on an occupied property.
 

Use them to understand the options, then contact Tri County Asphalt for advice about your own pavement.

COSTS AND CONTRACTOR PROPOSALS

WHAT AFFECTS ASPHALT PAVING COST IN THE CENTRAL VALLEY:

Understand how preparation, removal and the paving approach change the total.

WHAT AFFECTS PARKING LOT SEALCOATING COST: 

Compare repairs, coating materials and finishing work rather than square footage alone.

HOW TO COMPARE ASPHALT PAVING BIDS:

Identify whether the proposals cover the same work.

DRIVEWAY AND SURFACE COMPARISONS

CHIP SEAL VERSUS ASPHALT:

Compare texture, use and preparation for driveways and private routes.

ASPHALT VERSUS CONCRETE DRIVEWAYS:

Consider appearance, future repairs and the installation differences.

REPAIR, OVERLAY OR REPLACE A PARKING LOT:

Understand which conditions point toward each option.

MAINTAIN THE PAVEMENT YOU HAVE

HOW OFTEN TO SEALCOAT A PARKING LOT:

Use pavement condition to plan the next maintenance visit.

HOT VERSUS COLD CRACK FILLER: 

Learn why crack movement and product selection matter.

WHY THE SAME POTHOLES KEEP COMING BACK:

Look at water, support and the repair boundaries.

PLAN THE WORK BEFORE IT STARTS

PARKING LOT WORK AROUND TENANTS AND CUSTOMERS:

Organize access, notices and vehicle relocation.

ACCESSIBILITY QUESTIONS BEFORE RESTRIPING:

Understand why markings need to be considered with the full parking arrangement.

DRIVEWAY GRADING AND DRAINAGE:

Identify the conditions to discuss before paving.

READY TO APPLY THE INFORMATION TO YOUR PROPERTY

Explore our paving and maintenance services, find your service area or send us the address and project details.

DIRECT DISPATCH COMMUNICATION

DEDICATED CALL LINE

Dedicated line for immediate project discussions and dispatch.

PHOTO & ADDRESS DIRECT MESSAGING

Convenient direct text for sending site addresses & photos.

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