Asphalt Paving in Richardson, TX
Resurfacing, sealcoating and repairs for the office buildings, churches and neighborhoods of Richardson, a short drive up US-75 from our office.
The ground in Richardson
Richardson sits on Austin Chalk, and in much of the city it's only 2 to 6 feet down under a layer of clay. That's good news for pavement. A base built on or near the chalk stays put, and full-depth repairs here are usually shallow.
The clay on top still moves with the seasons, so edge cracks appear the same way they do across the rest of the county. They just tend to stay narrower.
The bigger issue in Richardson is trees. The older neighborhoods and office parks have live oaks, pecans and cedar elms that are 50 years old or more. Their roots run just under the asphalt and lift it into ridges. You'll see it most around the planted islands in parking lots.
What gets paved in Richardson
The Telecom Corridor is the heart of it. The office buildings along US-75, Campbell Road and Arapaho Road were mostly built in the 1970s and 80s with large asphalt surface lots. Many are being re-leased or converted, and a new owner's first project is often the parking: mill and overlay, new layout, new accessible stalls.
Churches and schools make up much of the rest, along with private lanes and shared drives in Canyon Creek, Cottonwood Heights and Richardson Heights. Newer development around CityLine is mostly concrete and structured parking, with asphalt on service roads and overflow lots.
How we handle tree roots
We cut out the lifted section and look at what's there. Small feeder roots can be trimmed and the area rebuilt with a thicker base. A large structural root is different. Cutting it can kill or topple the tree, so we stop and recommend an arborist before going further. Often the better fix is to widen the planted island and move the pavement edge back a few feet.
City rules to know
Richardson has tree preservation rules that can apply to work near protected trees on commercial sites, along with its own standards for new parking surfaces. Routine resurfacing and sealing aren't affected. We check before any job that involves cutting roots or changing a lot's footprint.
How we schedule Richardson jobs
Office lots are done over weekends, one half on Saturday and the other on Sunday, so Monday parking is normal. Churches get Monday to Thursday. Being this close means we can fit small repairs here around larger jobs.
Services in Richardson
Richardson paving questions
Can you fix asphalt lifted by tree roots?
Yes, in most cases. We cut out the raised section, trim small roots and rebuild with a thicker base. If a large structural root is involved, we bring in an arborist before cutting anything.
How much does it cost to resurface an office lot in Richardson?
$2 to $4 per square foot for a mill and overlay. A 100 space lot of about 32,500 square feet typically comes to $65,000 to $130,000, with larger lots toward the lower end per foot.
Taking over a building in Richardson?
We'll survey the lot and price the overlay, layout and accessible stalls together.