Complete Asphalt Replacement for Commercial Properties
SERVICE INSIGHT
When asphalt has deteriorated beyond practical repair or resurfacing, complete asphalt replacement may be the right long-term solution.
Revive Co. provides commercial asphalt replacement throughout the Twin Cities, helping property owners and managers rebuild failed parking lots, drive lanes, access areas, and other paved surfaces.
A full asphalt replacement project goes beyond simply installing a new layer of pavement. The existing asphalt is removed, the underlying pavement structure is evaluated and prepared, problem areas are addressed, and new asphalt is installed to create a durable surface designed for the property's traffic and use. Minnesota's freeze-thaw cycles, winter snow and ice, deicing materials, heavy commercial traffic, moisture, and summer temperature changes can all contribute to pavement deterioration. When the underlying pavement structure has failed, replacing the surface alone may not provide a lasting solution.
When Does Asphalt Need to Be Replaced?
Extensive Pavement Failure
Base Failure
Widespread cracking, potholes, crumbling pavement, and deteriorated asphalt across large portions of a parking lot can indicate that localized repairs are no longer the most practical solution.
If the underlying aggregate base has become unstable, saturated, or compromised, simply repairing the asphalt surface may not address the root cause. Full-depth replacement allows the failed areas to be rebuilt.
Severe Alligator Cracking
Repeated Pothole Repairs
Extensive interconnected or alligator cracking can indicate structural pavement failure. When this type of deterioration is widespread, complete replacement may be more appropriate than continued patching.
If the same areas continually develop potholes despite previous repairs, the problem may extend below the asphalt surface. Rebuilding the affected pavement structure can provide a more permanent solution.
Drainage Problems
Aging Parking Lots
Poor drainage and standing water can accelerate asphalt deterioration. A replacement project provides an opportunity to address grading, drainage, and pavement elevations as part of the overall project.
Older commercial parking lots eventually reach the point where continued maintenance becomes less cost-effective than replacement. A new pavement structure can reset the maintenance cycle and provide a fresh starting point.
Repair, Mill & Overlay, or Full Replacement?
Asphalt Repair
Mill & Overlay
Full Asphalt Replacement
Best for localized pavement problems.
• Potholes
• Individual failed areas
• Minor cracking
• Localized pavement damage
Repairs can extend pavement life when the surrounding pavement and underlying structure remain in good condition.
Best when the asphalt surface is deteriorated but the underlying pavement structure remains suitable for rehabilitation. Milling removes the damaged surface and a new asphalt layer is installed over the prepared pavement. This can provide a significant surface restoration without completely rebuilding the pavement structure.
Best when the pavement has significant structural deterioration or the existing pavement and base can no longer support a reliable new surface. Full replacement allows failed pavement and unsuitable materials to be removed and the pavement structure to be rebuilt.
What Does Full-Depth Asphalt Replacement Involve?
Full-depth asphalt replacement involves removing the existing pavement and rebuilding the affected pavement structure before installing new asphalt.
Depending on the condition of the property, the work may involve removing existing asphalt, addressing unsuitable or failed base material, correcting drainage or grading issues, installing or rebuilding the aggregate base, and placing new hot-mix asphalt.
The exact pavement structure should be determined based on the property's intended use, traffic loads, existing conditions, drainage, and project requirements. For commercial parking lots, this approach can be particularly valuable when the pavement has experienced years of heavy traffic and repeated freeze-thaw cycles.
Our Commercial Asphalt Replacement Process
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Evaluate the Existing Pavement
Develop the Replacement Plan
Remove Existing Asphalt
We inspect the parking lot and identify areas of structural failure, drainage concerns, surface deterioration, and other conditions that may affect the replacement project.
We determine the appropriate scope of work based on the property's condition, intended use, traffic demands, drainage, and long-term maintenance goals.
Failed asphalt is removed from the designated project area so the underlying pavement structure can be properly evaluated and prepared.
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Prepare the Base
Install New Asphalt
Complete the Parking Lot
The underlying pavement structure is evaluated and prepared. Areas requiring additional base work or correction are addressed before new asphalt is installed.
New hot-mix asphalt is placed and compacted to create a smooth, durable pavement surface designed for the property's intended use.
Once paving is complete, Revive Co. can coordinate parking lot striping, ADA markings, pavement markings, and other improvements to finish the project.
Why Proper Base Preparation Matters
One of the most important parts of an asphalt replacement project happens before the new asphalt is installed.
If the underlying pavement structure has failed, simply placing new asphalt over the problem can result in premature deterioration. Proper preparation helps establish a stable foundation for the new pavement.
During a replacement project, conditions beneath the existing asphalt can be evaluated and problem areas can be addressed before the new surface is installed. This is one of the key differences between simply covering deteriorated pavement and rebuilding a parking lot for long-term performance.
Asphalt Replacement for Minnesota's Freeze-Thaw Conditions
Commercial asphalt in Minnesota has to withstand some of the country's most demanding seasonal conditions.
- Repeated freezing and thawing
- Snow and ice
- Deicing salt and chemicals
- Heavy snow removal equipment
- Summer heat and UV exposure
- Water infiltration
- Heavy vehicle traffic
- Frequent turning and braking
Moisture is particularly important because water entering pavement cracks and defects can contribute to deterioration during repeated freeze-thaw cycles. When a parking lot has reached the end of its useful life, replacing the pavement and addressing underlying problems can provide a more reliable long-term solution than continuing to repair isolated failures. Revive Co. provides commercial asphalt replacement throughout the Twin Cities and surrounding Minnesota communities.
Commercial Asphalt Replacement Throughout the Twin Cities
Revive Co. provides commercial asphalt replacement and parking lot reconstruction for property owners and managers throughout the Twin Cities metro.
We work with retail centers, office buildings, medical facilities, restaurants, industrial properties, warehouses, apartment and multifamily properties, hotels, churches, schools, commercial developments, and large parking facilities.
Our service area includes communities throughout the seven-county Twin Cities metro, including Minneapolis, St. Paul, Woodbury, Maplewood, Oakdale, Cottage Grove, Lake Elmo, Stillwater, White Bear Lake, Roseville, Shoreview, Vadnais Heights, Eagan, Burnsville, Apple Valley, Bloomington, Edina, Richfield, Eden Prairie, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Maple Grove, Brooklyn Park, Blaine, and Coon Rapids.
When Does Replacement Make More Sense Than Continued Repairs?
Routine asphalt maintenance is one of the best ways to extend the life of a parking lot, but there eventually comes a point when continued repairs may no longer be the most cost-effective approach.
If a property requires frequent pothole repairs, extensive crack repair, repeated patching, or increasingly large maintenance projects, the cost and disruption can begin to add up. A comprehensive pavement evaluation can help determine whether continued maintenance is appropriate or whether the property would benefit from mill and overlay or full asphalt replacement.
The goal isn't to replace pavement unnecessarily. The goal is to select the appropriate solution based on the actual condition of the property.
Complete Your New Parking Lot
A new asphalt surface is only part of a complete commercial parking lot project. Revive Co. can also coordinate:
Parking Lot Striping
Fresh parking stalls, directional markings, fire lanes, and pavement markings.
ADA Compliance
Accessible parking stalls, access aisles, markings, and other pavement-related accessibility improvements.
Wheel Stops
Installation or replacement of parking lot wheel stops.
Crack Repair
Repair and maintenance of pavement cracks where appropriate.
Sealcoating
Preventative pavement maintenance for suitable asphalt surfaces.
Pothole Patching
Localized repairs for areas that do not require complete replacement.
Is Your Parking Lot Beyond Repair?
If your commercial asphalt has extensive cracking, recurring potholes, base failures, drainage problems, or widespread deterioration, it may be time to consider complete asphalt replacement.
Revive Co. provides commercial asphalt replacement, parking lot reconstruction, and asphalt paving throughout the Twin Cities.
Explore Specialized Asphalt Solutions
Crack Repair
Sealcoating
Pothole Patching
Mill & Overlay
Asphalt Replacement
ADA Compliance
Parking Lot