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With winter quickly approaching, it will surely bring harsh weather — which leads to cracks and sometimes potholes in the asphalt of our roads and parking lots. That’s why right now is the time to get those roads and parking lots surrounding your business repaired and paved. For those who have commercial parking lots in Philadelphia, we at Associated Paving Contractors, Inc. are available to seal and pave your commercial parking lots before winter hits.

Associated Paving Contractors, Inc. has been paving parking lots in Bucks, Montgomery, and Philadelphia Counties for over four decades. Whether you need to fill cracks, get a sealcoat, or completely resurface your commercial parking lots, we at Associate Paving Contractors, Inc. know the difference and will complete your project at a reasonable cost.

Here are some reasons to have your parking lot tended to immediately:

• Excites and delights your regular customers.

Customers and tenants want to go to business that makes them happy, so that they will stay long-term.

• A professionally paved parking lot drives more customers to your business.

A smooth and attractive parking lot provides great curb appeal, which attracts new customers. Potential tenants might think of setting up their business at your complex if they know that the maintenance is up-to-date. These new customers and tenants will reduce vacancy costs and increase your cash flow.

• Increase the value of your property

By creating curb appeal, you can increase the value of your property up to five percent. This is a great investment, especially if you’re planning to sell your property in the next few years.

The most important part of getting your parking lot paved is to choose a professional paving contractor to do it. Here at Associated Paving Contractors, Inc., we are those experienced paving professionals who will work hard to improve the look of your commercial property so that your business will thrive and be successful year after year.

If you are looking for commercial concrete contractors in Philadelphia, PA, look no further than Associated Paving Contractors, Inc.

If you’ve been in the Philly area over the last couple years, you may have noticed an incredible amount of construction. This includes new businesses, condos, apartment complexes, and everything in between! What do all of these things have in common? They all need places for their customers to park. They all need walkways, ramps, sidewalks, and paved entry ways.

That’s where we come in. APCON (Associated Paving Contractors, Inc) has been servicing five of the major Pennsylvania counties for over 40 years. We are the preferred commercial asphalt paving team in Bucks County, Montgomery County, Philadelphia, and the surrounding towns.

What do we do?

Asphalt Milling, Paving, & Repairs – Milling is the process of repairing deteriorated areas and removing a layer of asphalt to prepare it to be re-paved. Milling helps clients by removing surface irregularities such as bumps and ruts.

Parking Lot Paving, Resurfacing, & Sealcoating – This is what gives commercial parking lots a professional look and smooth ride. Sealcoating should be done as maintenance every 2-3 years. Resurfacing involves preparing and cleaning a damaged area and leveling asphalt. Paving jobs can include entire lots, pot holes, speed bumps, and large cracks.

Concrete – These jobs can be anything from curbs, aprons, steps, sidewalks, ADA-compliant ramps, and access ways.

Demolition – Out with the old, and in with the new APCON crushes, recycles, and reuses all of the concrete, asphalt and construction debris available to us. For demolition jobs, the APCON team will work out a schedule for the entire process to expectations (time, price, professionalism) of the client.

Other services we offer include Oil Tank Removal/Installation, Environmental Services, Trash Dumpster Rental. Green Initiatives, StreetPrint Technology, and ADBRUF Imprinted Asphalt.

You’ve already invested countless hours, dollars, and cups of coffee into your business. Finalize its aesthetics and give customers the first impression they deserve by utilizing our vast selection of parking lot paving options today!

To learn more about everything from basic jobs to intricate larger projects, visit https://assocpaving.com, call 215-672-8000, or email info@assocpaving.com for a prompt (and FREE) estimate! We are one of the go-to commercial sealcoating firms in Bucks County, Philadelphia, and all of the nearby neighborhoods! We even service South Jersey!

Associated Paving Contractors does it right. We have been one of the leading asphalt paving contractors around Philadelphia for over four decades! Through hard work and dedication to our customers, we’ve become one of the go-to contractors that specialize in commercial sealcoating in Bucks County, Montgomery County, and all of the Philadelphia suburbs (and even South Jersey!)

We are truly full-service. If your business is relocating, we can assist with the entire process. We provide trash dumpster rentals to make sure all jobs from cleanouts to demolitions are properly cleaned up after. We will deliver, pick up, and dispose of your construction debris in trucks ranging from 10-40 cubic-yard-capacity. This frees up valuable time for your staff to invest in moving items to the new location and setting up the new office or warehouse. Plus, we keep it green. We will not waste recyclables such as black top, concrete, and yard waste. All recyclable materials get reused!

Now that your old location is completely cleaned out, it’s time to prepare your new job site. We specialize in professionally paving walkways, stairs, handicapped ramps, curbs, and of course the parking lot itself! Our asphalt repair services are prompt and affordable, no matter the conditions. Associated Paving Contractors possesses over five decades of combined experience is what sets us apart from the competition. Paving and asphalt is not just a job to us; it is a passion and a way of life. Providing you with smooth, level, and attractive blacktop and concrete solutions are our goals every time! Here is what P.A.V.I.N.G means to us:

P–arking lots are our specialty!
A–sphalt contracting taken to the next level!
V-ery experienced paving professionals!
I-ncredible sealcoating solutions that’ll leave your lot looking brand new!
N-ew installations and removals for oil tanks in South Jersey and beyond.
G-reen initiatives and environmental and ethical practices!

Our service area for commercial paving services includes Philadelphia, Bucks County, Montgomery County, Delaware County, Chester County, and parts of South Jersey. Whether you need asphalt paving contractors in Philadelphia or trash dumpster rental in Bucks County, we pride ourselves on making our clients’ lives easier by handling the difficult, dirty work.

Phone – 215-672-800
Email – info@assocpaving.com
Web – https://assocpaving.com

Safer, Faster, Better

When is comes to the five counties in the Philadelphia region, there is only one paving contractor worth mentioning: Associated Paving Contractors, Inc.

Commercial Asphalt Paving Specialists – We assess parking lots, shopping centers, private roads, restaurant drive-throughs, and any business you can think of that utilizes pavement. Once we estimate the timeframe and price for a job, we can recommend whether milling, repairing, or installing new pavement is most economical and efficient for the client. We also provide sealcoating to get every job a brand new look that protects from gasoline, oil, and other unwanted leaks that can damage the concrete.

We are:

• • The premier Philadelphia commercial sealcoating company (for over 40 years).
  • Energy efficient, environmentally friendly, and cost-effective.
  • Responsible for paving Montgomery County parking lots, sidewalks, and loading docks for local businesses.
  • Specialists in oil tank removal, pothole repairs, and asphalt milling throughout Chester County, Bucks County, and Delaware County.
  • The best Philadelphia sealcoating company when repairing asphalt for enterprises in Center City, Northeast Philly, and beyond.
  • Family-owned and operated since 1970.

• A one-stop shop for anything related to construction in any of the main 5 counties surrounding Philadelphia.

#1 Montgomery County Concrete Contractors – In Philadelphia and the bordering counties we handle everything from creating and fixing steps, handicapped ramps, and loading docks to improve your safety on a daily basis. Don’t wait til problems pile up and become dangerous. Be proactive. All of our ramps and access ways are ADA compliant, and we allow you to choose a specific color or pattern to give your property the desired personality.

How we help  Bucks, Chester, Montgomery, Philadelphia, and Delaware Counties:

• We are one of the first to recycle concrete and asphalt to save resources and leave a minimal carbon footprint.
• We offer free estimates for commercial jobs of all sizes.
• We are one of the first [and only] paving companies that offer Street Print technology for expensive brick materials.
• We carry specialty equipment for demanding jobs that many companies do not stock on their trucks. Our [truck] fleet is elite.
• We offer unique year-round services including snow removal, demolition assistance, and trash dumpster rental.
• We run our own crushing and screening operation (it’s one of our many Green Initiatives.)

Contact Us Today!
-Phone: 215-672-8000

-Email: info@assocpaving.com

Every year, home, business and property owners come to us to add additional space to their roadways, driveways, and/or parking lots. While many people are fully-prepared to articulate their asphalt paving needs, some do not even know what services they can and cannot get from us, and what exactly extending their roadways, driveways, parking lots will require. If you are contemplating picking up the phone and getting touch with a paving company, we ask that you consider some of the following tips below

1.You should know exactly what your paving project will entail.

An excellent paving contractor will walk you through what will happen during your paving project, as well as what factors you need to consider. However, if you want to make the planning process faster and easier, you should consider your project’s unique needs before you meet with him or her. If you believe that you need to include the appropriate drainage for your new surface area, or you need to have a specific way to connect your new parking lot to your current parking lot, these are things you need to articulate

2.Your Green Options.

If you didn’t know, adding additional space to your parking lot could be considered a green initiative if you use porous asphalt. Porous asphalt enhances storm water runoff, and helps filter water as it drains. So, if you suspect that your project will allow you aid in the green initiative, we highly suggest that you ask the contractor about your green asphalt options.

3. You should do your research on the company you are thinking about choosing before you reach out for an estimate.

There is no doubt that there are tons of paving contractors and companies out there. And, because of this, it can be hard to pinpoint which one is right for your project. To avoid problems and delays in getting the work done, we strongly suggest that you consider a company (like APCON) that is insured and licensed. What’s more, the company’s contractors should also be experienced in handling both big and small projects, and their equipment should be up-to-date.

To learn more about planning for your next asphalt paving project, or schedule to have one of our paving contractors come out to your property, please reach out to us at any time.

Consider the different dangers presented to your pavement during the winter season. If you’re a PA resident, we know you didn’t miss all of the potholes, cracks and other varied damages to the pavement; potholes in Pennsylvania almost achieved national fame in 2014! We want to help you stay away from achieving infamy for your hazardous pavement by helping you to leave a lasting impression on your visitors, clientele, and occupants that make them want to come back. If people have to trudge through potholes, mud, puddles, ice and dirt to get to your property, that’s going to leave a lasting impression too—one you don’t want.

So how can we help? There are a lot of potential ways we can serve you and make your property better for the winter season, so you can stand out in a good way during the colder, darker months.

Snow Removal Services – We have some seriously unpredictable winters in these areas. Whether you’re preparing for a Nor’Easter or a chilling sub-zero polar vortex, prepare yourself for the challenge of braving a Pennsylvania/New Jersey winter. Don’t let unexpected snow put a huge wrench in your business. We can be at your property in a timely manner, which is important for owners of commercial properties, or elderly residential property owners who can’t handle the extreme task of heavy snow removal. Not only will we remove the snow, we’ll make sure to help you control the ice that builds up after the fact. If you want snow cleared before your business is open, look no further than us—our snow removal services are renowned throughout Philadelphia regions. We’ve got you covered as much as the snow does.

Winter Sealcoating – A lot of the damage incurred to pavement during the winter months is from water trickling to the inner workings of it, and then expanding as it freezes, increasing pressure and promoting cracks and other damage. We provide sealcoating services so that your pavement will be as waterproofed as possible. You won’t regret it at the end of the season, because if you don’t look for good sealcoating, you’ll be looking for these other awesome services:

Pothole and Crack Repair, Including Sealing and Filling. As water flows throughout unsealed and poorly guarded pavement, the water that runs under it removes valuable sediment and asphalt. Water and ice then wash away your pavement, resulting in cracks and potholes— some pavement even becomes completely reduced to rubble over time from the power of water and ice.

If you’ve already enjoyed our residential or commercial asphalt contracting services throughout Philadelphia, you should seriously think about these specialty services that we offer throughout the winter. Contact us when you need to, and we’ll work out a plan for snow removal and preparing your property for winter. We want to keep your pavement smooth year-round.

The summer is wet and the winters are cold around here in Pennsylvania. All of this wonderful weather means that your pavement will get a beating, whether you own a commercial, industrial or residential property. There’s no way to stop the course of nature. There are, however, ways to repair the damage and bolster the paving so that it lasts longer the next time.

Get sealcoating work for all of your macadam. As the rainy and cold weather persist, you’ll want any and all waterproofing you can get. It’ll pay off in the long run—as the season’s progress, frost will start to eke its way into the mornings. This ice will slowly permeate any cracks or holes in your pavement and cause them to expand. Good sealcoating will create a strong waterproof layer of special tar at the top of your pavement so you can assure a clean, smooth path all throughout the winter.

Ask us today. Our “superdry” waterproofing is some of the most reliable sealing and waterproofing there is in the region. We swear our name by it.

Fix potholes now! The winter will make them worse, we promise. As erosion occurs under pavement, the small rocks and asphalt that it is constructed from will wear and wash away. The top layer eventually cracks under pressure and collapses, creating lovely potholes that are just waiting to welcome your car’s tires with open arms this winter. Potholes start as an inconvenience and soon become a grand catastrophe. Do you have a lot of pavement on your residential property? Do you own a commercial or industrial property with parking lots and side roads? You want to get these potholes taken care of. It’ll improve curb appeal drastically and also make drivers around your property feel safer. Nobody wants to come back to anywhere where they got a flat right outside the building.

We might have a rough winter, but we’ll clear your snow! Snow removal services are just one of the many services we offer our clientele all throughout Bucks County, PA, and surrounding regions including, of course, Philadelphia. Not only will we remove snow from your property, regardless of the size overall, we pledge that we won’t damage your stuff and we’ll always leave the place looking better than when we arrived.

Worried about how your current system will handle the winter season? We will visit your property and perform a full site assessment and evaluation, in order to provide you with some suggestions for remedial design and engineering of your property. We want to make it our goal to keep our clientele’s properties crack, dent and pothole free.

If getting other people to do things isn’t your style, we do offer equipment rental. Contact us today to learn more about the equipment we’ll rent you so that you can do your own thing. We provide the opportunity for DIY fanatics to do their thing on their properties, if that’s what they want. Our motto is “Safer, Faster, Better.” Call us today to learn more about any of our outstanding services at 215.672.8000.

Remember the last time you got a new pair of jeans?  With tomorrow being Christmas, you may even find a new pair of jeans waiting for you in a neatly wrapped box under the tree.  At which point you can finally ditch those old jeans you’ve had for years even though they are torn to shreds until each individual denim molecule is so strained it can barely retain the properties of a solid. It actually becomes denim vapor (a reference to Seinfeld, for those of you keeping score).

Well, perhaps you try these new jeans on and they looked good but maybe didn’t quite feel “perfect” as you hoped?

In some ways, the analogy of getting a new pair of jeans is comparable to getting a new asphalt surface on your parking lot.

When you try on a new pair of jeans, chances are that they are stiff and not very forgiving in certain areas, to say the least.

As it turns out, a parking lot is much the same way.

The day when your new lot is completed you’re going to see a shiny, black, fresh new asphalt surface, just as you would look at a new pair of jeans and see just the right color, shape, and overall look you were going for.

And just like a new pair of jeans, a new asphalt parking lot will look and feel better after some breaking in as cars pass over it and it gets a little bit weathered.

On a new parking lot, you might see some small defects such as divots or bubbles, but given a few weeks of settling these small imperfections will start to smoothe out, since asphalt blacktop has somewhat malleable properties to it.

You will also find that line striping and curb painting will make a world of difference on the overall look of a parking lot.  There’s nothing like the crisp contrast of new white or yellow paint on a rich, black parking lot or road.  The imperfections that you noticed before will seemingly disappear before your very eyes.

So if you get your parking lot repaved and you’re a little concerned about the surface not looking absolutely “perfect,” remember that just like new denim jeans, give it some time and blacktop will break in beautifully.