Parking Lot Paving & Repair

Parking Lots That Perform

A parking lot is the first thing customers see and the last thing most property managers think about — until something goes wrong. Potholes, ponding water, faded lines, crumbling entrances. It all adds up to a lot that looks neglected and becomes a liability.

We build and repair parking lots across the GTA for property managers, plaza owners, and facility operators. Whether it's a new lot going in on a development site or a 20-year-old surface that needs an overhaul, we handle the full scope — base prep, paving, drainage, line striping, and ongoing maintenance.

New Parking Lot Construction

A new commercial parking lot starts with the engineering. Vehicle turning radii, traffic flow patterns, drainage slope, and pavement thickness all get designed before we break ground.

Base Design

Commercial lots need a heavier base than residential driveways. We typically spec 12 to 18 inches of Granular A, compacted in lifts, depending on soil conditions and expected traffic. Entrance and exit points — where turning stress is highest — get additional base depth. Loading areas and dumpster pads get even more.

Asphalt Thickness

Standard commercial lots get 3 to 4 inches of asphalt (base course + surface course). Heavy-traffic areas, truck routes, and industrial lots go up to 5 to 6 inches. We use HL-8 binder course and HL-3 surface course — the same spec used on municipal roads in Ontario.

Drainage

A parking lot with bad drainage is a parking lot that fails early. We design the grade so water moves to catch basins — minimum 2% slope across parking areas, 1% along curb lines. Catch basins get connected to storm sewers or dry wells depending on municipal requirements. We also install curbing to contain runoff and define lot boundaries.

Parking Lot Resurfacing

If the base is still solid and the damage is surface-level, resurfacing saves significant money versus a full rebuild. We mill the existing surface, repair any localized base failures, apply tack coat, and overlay with new hot mix asphalt. The result is a surface that looks and performs like new.

Resurfacing typically costs 40-60% of new construction and extends the lot's life by another 10 to 15 years. It's the smart play when the infrastructure underneath is still sound.

Repair & Maintenance

• Pothole repair: Saw-cut, excavate, rebuild, and hot-mix patch. Proper repairs, not cold patch.
• Crack sealing: Hot-pour rubberized crack sealer applied annually to prevent water intrusion.
• Sealcoating: Applied every 3-5 years to protect the surface. We schedule around business hours.
• Catch basin rebuild: Frame adjustment, grate replacement, sump cleanout.
• Line re-striping: Fresh paint, layout adjustments, AODA compliance updates.

Line Striping & Lot Layout

After paving or resurfacing, we lay out the entire lot — parking stalls, fire routes, handicap spaces (AODA compliant), directional arrows, no-parking zones, loading areas, and pedestrian crossings. We use commercial-grade traffic paint or thermoplastic depending on the application and your budget.

Typical Costs

• New construction: $3-$7/sq ft depending on base conditions and lot size
• Resurfacing: $2-$4/sq ft
• Pothole repair: $200-$800 per pothole
• Crack sealing: $0.50-$1.50 per linear foot
• Line striping: $0.20-$0.50 per linear foot

Service Area

We handle parking lot projects across the Greater Toronto Area — Toronto, Vaughan, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, Scarborough, and surrounding municipalities.