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Serving San Rafael, CA and surrounding areas. (628) 277-0007
A rough, draining-poorly lot costs you customers before they reach the door. We pave commercial lots graded for Marin winters - permits handled, drainage designed in.
Parking lot paving in San Rafael means removing or resurfacing the existing pavement, grading the ground so water drains properly, laying compacted hot-mix asphalt, and striping the lot for spaces, fire lanes, and accessible parking - most commercial lots are completed in one to three days depending on size.
Water is asphalt's biggest enemy, and San Rafael's winter rains are no small thing. Marin County can see multi-day atmospheric river storms that drop inches of rain in 24 hours. A lot that is not graded correctly will have standing water for days at a time after storms, and that moisture softens the base underneath, accelerating the cracking and sinking that leads to expensive repairs. Getting drainage right from the start - during the paving job itself - is not an optional upgrade.
Once the lot is paved, most property owners pair the project with parking lot striping to add spaces, fire lanes, and ADA-compliant accessible markings. Striping is what turns a smooth surface into a functioning lot.
When you see a network of interconnected cracks spreading across large sections - sometimes called alligator cracking because of the pattern - the base beneath is failing, not just the surface. Crack filling can slow it down, but once the pattern is widespread, repaving is the real fix.
In San Rafael's wet winters, standing water that lingers for hours or days after a storm is a clear sign the lot is not draining properly. Pooling water softens the base, speeds up deterioration, and creates slip hazards for customers and employees.
If you are patching the same potholes season after season, you are spending money on a surface that is past the point of repair. Potholes that return quickly after patching mean the base is compromised, and the only lasting solution is to address the full surface.
When parking lines, fire lane markings, and accessible space designations are no longer clearly visible, the lot becomes harder to navigate and creates real liability exposure. If the surface is also worn, a repave-and-restripe project addresses both at once.
We handle commercial parking lot paving from full-depth replacements to overlays on sound bases. Every proposal includes a written scope that covers base preparation, drainage design, asphalt thickness, and accessible space layout. For larger commercial properties that need high-traffic surface construction, we offer commercial asphalt paving as a standalone service with project management for multi-phase lots.
For residential customers who need a new driveway rather than a commercial lot, driveway paving is the right service. Most residential driveways are completed in one day with the same quality base preparation we bring to every commercial job.
Best for lots with widespread base failure - old asphalt is removed, base is rebuilt, and a fresh surface is laid with corrected drainage.
Best for lots where the base is still sound but the top layer is worn or cracked - a cost-effective solution when the underlying structure is intact.
Best for lots with pooling water problems - we regrade the surface and add or reposition drains as part of the paving scope.
Best for lots that need both a new surface and updated parking layout, including ADA-compliant accessible spaces and fire lane markings.
San Rafael does not have freeze-thaw cycles the way colder regions do, but it has its own pavement challenges. The Bay Area has significant areas of clay-heavy and expansive soils that shift seasonally as they wet and dry. This soil movement can push through a poorly prepared base and cause cracking or unevenness even without frost. Add in Marin County's heavy winter rain events and the regional stormwater management requirements that apply to commercial properties, and you need a contractor who takes both drainage design and base preparation seriously. Property managers in Novato and Corte Madera deal with the same soil and drainage conditions.
Commercial paving projects in San Rafael typically require a permit from the city, and work that affects a public street, sidewalk, or right-of-way may involve additional approvals. Depending on the size of your lot and the scope of work, you may also need to incorporate stormwater runoff features to stay compliant with regional requirements. We handle the permit application and know when these rules apply - so you are not navigating city requirements on your own while also trying to schedule a contractor.
We walk your lot to check the base, drainage, existing cracks, and overall pavement thickness. We respond within one business day to schedule that visit. You get a written proposal that spells out exactly what is included - no verbal promises.
For most commercial paving projects in San Rafael, a permit is required before work begins. We handle the application and coordinate with the city. Depending on the scope, this step can take a few days to a few weeks - starting it early avoids delays.
The crew removes old pavement or mills the surface, grades and compacts the base, and lays hot-mix asphalt in passes with a roller. Any soft spots in the base are repaired before a single load of asphalt is poured.
The lot can typically reopen to traffic within 24-48 hours. Once the surface is ready, we return to stripe spaces, fire lanes, directional arrows, and accessible markings. If a permit was pulled, a city inspection closes out the job.
We respond within one business day. We will walk your lot, assess the base, and give you a clear written proposal - no pressure, no guesswork.
(628) 277-0007Commercial paving projects in San Rafael typically need a city permit, and work near the right-of-way may need additional approvals. We manage that process from application to closeout - keeping your project on schedule.
Every lot we pave is graded so water moves toward drains or off the property. In a county where atmospheric rivers can drop several inches in a day, a lot that pools water is a lot that fails early. Drainage is part of the base scope, not an add-on.
California and federal law require specific accessible space counts, dimensions, and markings in commercial lots. We design layouts to meet current standards - protecting you from liability and ensuring the project passes inspection.
If your business depends on customer parking, closing the whole lot at once may not be practical. We can phase the job in sections so part of the lot stays open while we work on the rest.
A clean, well-marked parking lot is often the first impression customers have of your business - and a failing lot signals the opposite. We bring the same base-preparation standards to every commercial job that we apply to residential driveways, because the same principles apply. ADA.gov has the federal standards for accessible parking that apply to your property.
Residential driveway paving built for Marin County soil conditions, typically completed in one day.
Learn MorePost-paving striping for spaces, fire lanes, and ADA-compliant accessible markings on fresh or existing surfaces.
Learn MoreBeat the fall rains - get your estimate now and lock in your project before the dry season closes out.