Parking Lot Surfacing
Commercial paving for new builds, mill-and-overlay of tired surfaces, and full reconstruction. Drainage, line marking, accessibility compliant.
What We Offer
Parking lots designed for the traffic they carry
Commercial lots in Edmonton take heavy delivery-truck loads, larger drainage areas, and accessibility marking. River Valley Contracting builds commercial paving as commercial paving, not scaled-up driveway work.
Three modes: new-build on greenfield sites (250 to 350 mm granular base, HL3 surface, HL8 binder beneath); mill-and-overlay for sound-base lots; full reconstruction for failed lots.
Drainage is the longest-life decision. Positive falls toward catch basins, inlets sized for Edmonton storm events, ties into storm sewer where needed.
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Full Scope of Work
Everything included in the price
No hidden extras. Every item below is included in your written estimate.
Walking survey + cores
Coring to confirm base condition. Recommendation: overlay, mill-and-overlay, or full reconstruction.
Phased schedule
Built around your trading hours. Half-lot rotations where you cannot close.
Drainage rebuild
New catch basins, grade correction, storm-sewer tie-ins where required.
Base + paving
HL8 binder under HL3 surface course in lifts, compacted to 95% density.
Accessibility marking
Bylaw-compliant stall layouts, accessibility symbols, fire-lane outlines, directional arrows.
Maintenance plan
Sealcoat schedule and crack-fill maintenance for surface life past 20 years.
Frequently asked
Common questions
Which option do I need?
Cores in good condition with surface failure → mill-and-overlay. Failing base → full reconstruction. Greenfield → new build.
Can the lot stay open?
Most mill-and-overlay can be done with single-lane closures. Full reconstruction usually needs overnight or weekend windows.
What about snow plowing on new asphalt?
New asphalt should not be plowed for 6 weeks while the binder fully sets. We schedule pours to finish before snow.
When can line marking go on?
Thermoplastic 14 to 28 days; cold-applied paint after 7. We schedule the marking sub-contractor.
How long does a typical lot take?
A 2000 m² lot is 5 to 7 working days for mill-and-overlay, 2 to 3 weeks for full reconstruction.
Do you handle permits?
For city-street connections, yes — coordinate development permit and engineering review.
Ready to start your project?
Free written estimate from River Valley Contracting. No deposit. Same business day response.