Commercial · Lakewood, CO
When the surface is cracked, rutted, or holding water, asphalt milling is the fastest way to remove the failing layer without rebuilding everything below it. Apex Asphalt Lakewood has served Lakewood since 2019 with full-depth and partial-depth milling, clean haul-off, and a base ready for new asphalt.
Good milling starts with prep and a base check, not just grinding the top. We mark utilities and structures, set the milling depth to match the failure (often 1-3 inches for surface replacement), and protect concrete edges, drain inlets, and garage aprons. After the cold planer cuts, we sweep with a power broom, clean tight areas with blowers, and verify grades so the new mat can tie in cleanly. If we find soft spots, we undercut and replace with compacted road base (Class 6) or patch with hot mix before paving.
Front Range freeze-thaw, snowplow scraping, and heavy turning at entrances beat up asphalt and can expose weak base or poor drainage. Milling lets us correct those issues by resetting slope, improving water flow to drains, and eliminating trip edges at transitions. Depending on the site, we may follow with a leveling course, then place new hot mix asphalt compacted with steel-drum and pneumatic rollers to proper density. For lots and drives, we plan clean tie-ins to existing pavement, concrete, and utility covers, and we keep a smooth surface for striping and ADA-accessible routes.
Lakewood customers choose us because we treat milling as a precision prep step, not a demolition job. You get clear scope on square footage, target depth, and haul-off, plus practical options like mill-and-fill versus full removal based on what your pavement and base are doing. Our crew runs commercial-grade milling equipment, maintains safe traffic flow with cones and flagging when needed, and keeps sites clean so businesses can operate and homeowners can access the property. We also coordinate schedules so milling and paving happen close together, reducing the time your surface is exposed to weather.
Before we wrap up, we walk the milled area with you to confirm depths, cross-slope, and tie-in points at doors, curbs, and drains. We document any base repairs, explain the next steps for paving, and note anything that could affect performance such as drainage corrections or structural cracking. You receive a written estimate, a straightforward schedule, and a site left broom-clean, with millings hauled off or recycled when requested. The end result is a properly prepared surface that helps the new asphalt bond, drains correctly, and lasts longer.
Yes. We provide a free written estimate that lists the scope, materials (hot-mix asphalt, tack coat, crack sealant, sealcoat), and an expected schedule.
Light foot traffic is often possible the same day, and vehicle traffic is typically allowed after the asphalt cools and gains initial stability. We give site-specific guidance based on thickness, temperature, and turning movements.
Often, yes. We can do targeted repairs like saw-cut remove and replace, full-depth patching, or infrared patching, then blend the repairs into a maintenance plan such as crack filling and sealcoating.
Yes. We can restripe after paving or sealcoating, including stall lines, fire lanes, directional arrows, and accessible markings, based on your layout and requirements.
Prep typically includes demolition or milling if needed, grading for drainage, compacting aggregate base, addressing soft spots, applying tack coat where new asphalt meets existing pavement, and compacting hot-mix with vibratory rollers for density.
Asphalt milling removes worn pavement with a cold planer so you can rebuild the surface at the right elevation without unnecessary excavation. It is commonly used for rutted drive lanes, cracked parking lots, failed overlays, and areas with drainage problems where a simple patch will not hold. By milling to a controlled depth and cleaning the surface, you get a stable platform for new hot mix asphalt, stronger joints at tie-ins, and fewer bumps at entrances and transitions.
We start by evaluating the pavement section, failure pattern, and base condition to decide between partial-depth milling (surface correction) or full-depth removal when the structure is compromised. Our milling plan accounts for door thresholds, curb reveal, drainage inlets, utility covers, and concrete interfaces so the finished grade stays where it should. After milling, we mechanically sweep and clean to remove fines, then address soft areas with undercut and replacement using compacted aggregate base or targeted hot-mix repairs.
Milling is often paired with mill-and-fill, where we place a leveling course as needed and pave a new surface course to match the milled profile. Proper compaction with steel-drum and pneumatic rollers is critical for density, durability, and long-term resistance to moisture intrusion. For commercial properties, we can sequence work to maintain access and prepare the surface for striping, wheel stops, and ADA route continuity.
If you are seeing shoving at turns, potholes that keep returning, or ponding after storms, asphalt milling can reset the surface and stop the cycle of short-term fixes. Our team provides a written plan and clear measurements so you know what is being removed, what is being repaired, and how the new pavement will perform. Request a free written estimate and we will recommend the most cost-effective path based on your base, traffic load, and drainage.
Call now or send a request and we will reach out within one business day to schedule your free, no-obligation estimate in Lakewood. We assess the project, review the details, and give you a written quote before any work starts, so you know exactly what to expect.
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