If your Houston property features asphalt pavement such as an access road or a parking lot, it is important to have an asphalt maintenance solution to protect your investment. In Houston, the elements and heavy traffic combine to wear down pavement. Without a reliable maintenance plan in place, your asphalt is more likely to fail […]

Some of the most common challenges in site clearing include: Unstable soil conditions Site access and heavy traffic Proximity to nearby buildings Dense vegetation Existing structures Underground utility lines The scale of the project Because these are common obstacles, experienced site prep teams are well equipped to identify and mitigate them. Hiring a professional contractor

A universal truth among pavement contractors is that asphalt cracks, but severe cracking should not be present if your pavement is relatively young and well-maintained. When extensive asphalt cracks do occur, some of the most common causes of asphalt cracks include the following: Water intrusion and damage Wear, tear and weather Poor construction or curing

There are many potential signs of a failing parking lot, with the most prominent signs including the following: There is extensive cracking or fractures in the pavement There are noticeable depressions or uneven parts of the pavement Potholes are starting to form in the pavement The pavement is shedding aggregates (or larger pieces) The pavement

While asphalt work and maintenance can be done year round, the best season for asphalt paving in Houston is late spring through fall. There are multiple reasons for this – primarily climate and temperature – but those are not the only advantages to paving during the warm months. In general, it is better to do

Before hiring a foundation contractor in the Houston area, be sure to ask the following questions to vet the proper company: Can you show me a project history that includes foundation work like this project? Can you provide me with contact information from previous clients? Can you give me a detailed progression and timeline for

Land clearing is a necessary part of every significant residential or commercial development. The process of land clearing is required to establish a safe, reliable development site for construction, and includes the following processes: Removing vegetation down to the roots (grubbing) Removing any rocks or other subsurface obstacles from the property Performing demolition services if

Weather has pronounced effects on both concrete and asphalt. In general, these are wearing effects that will cause the pavement to fail early if they are not accounted for and mitigated. However, concrete expresses better weatherability (resistance to weather-related wear), compared to asphalt, but it is susceptible to certain types of weather. With on-time preventative

Concrete work is an investment for any property owner, and to ensure you get maximum value for your investment, avoid these common mistakes when hiring concrete contractors: Assuming any concrete contractor is good enough for the job Going for the cheapest contractor quote, no matter what Failing to verify the contractor’s work history with previous