Commercial · Lakewood, CO
A commercial driveway entrance is where heavy traffic meets your pavement, so failures show up fast. Apex Asphalt Lakewood (serving since 2019) installs and repairs entrances and aprons in Lakewood to improve access, drainage, and durability for daily truck and customer loads.
Prep determines whether an entrance lasts or ruts in a season. We start with sawcutting and removal where needed, proof-rolling soft areas, and correcting subgrade with compaction, typically to 95 percent standard Proctor, verified with a density gauge when required. Next comes a properly graded aggregate base, commonly 6 inches of Class 6 road base for light commercial traffic and 8-12 inches where box trucks, delivery vans, or refuse vehicles turn and brake. We compact in lifts with a vibratory roller and plate compactor at edges, then set final grades for positive drainage before asphalt placement.
Along the Front Range, freeze-thaw cycles, deicing salts, and spring runoff punish the entrance zone, especially at the gutter line and where tires scrub during turns. We build the apron to shed water, match existing pavement elevations, and avoid low spots that hold ice. For new installs and repairs, we place hot mix asphalt in controlled lifts, then compact to a tight, uniform mat with a steel drum roller, paying extra attention to the tie-in joints. Where traction or appearance matters, we can add a clean sawcut edge, straighten the return radii for easier turning, and coordinate transitions to concrete curb, sidewalk, and drainage structures.
Lakewood property managers choose us because we treat entrances like a load zone, not a patch. You get a plan that accounts for turning movements, delivery schedules, and staging so your business stays accessible. Our crews use commercial-grade milling, paving, and compaction equipment, and we focus on details that prevent early failure, including stable base depth, correct cross slope, tight joints, and clean tie-ins to existing asphalt and concrete. We are licensed and insured, and we provide clear, written estimates so scope, thickness, and materials are understood before work begins.
After paving, we do a final walkthrough with you to verify slopes, trip-free transitions, and clean edges at curb returns and sidewalks. You receive a documented scope, the installed lift thicknesses, and straightforward care guidance, including cure time, striping timing, and how to protect the apron from early scuffing and point loads. If the project includes crack sealing, sealcoating, or striping, we schedule it in the correct sequence so the entrance performs and looks consistent. The goal is simple, a commercial driveway entrance that drains right, carries weight, and stays serviceable through Colorado winters.
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.
A commercial driveway entrance is one of the highest-stress areas on any parking lot or private drive. It takes constant braking, turning, and plow impact, and it is also the first impression for customers and delivery drivers. Apex Asphalt Lakewood installs new entrances and aprons and repairs failed sections with a focus on base stability, correct drainage, and strong tie-ins to existing asphalt, concrete curb, and sidewalks.
Entrance failures usually start below the surface. If the subgrade is soft or the base is thin, you will see depressions, alligator cracking, and raveling right where vehicles turn in. Our process emphasizes excavation to firm ground when needed, proof-rolling, and rebuilding with compacted Class 6 road base in lifts. For repairs, we often use milling to remove failed asphalt cleanly, then pave back with hot mix asphalt and compact with a steel drum roller so the joint seals tightly against the existing pavement.
Drainage and geometry matter just as much as thickness. We correct cross slope and match grades at the gutter line to move water away from the entrance, reducing freeze-thaw damage and salt-related deterioration. When an apron meets a sidewalk or curb return, we focus on smooth transitions and compliant slopes so foot traffic and carts do not hit lips or trip points. If the entrance includes striping, wheel stops, or signage, we can coordinate layout so traffic flow and turning radii make sense for deliveries and daily customer use.
To extend service life, we can add crack sealing, sealcoating, and periodic maintenance once the new commercial driveway entrance has cured. You get a free written estimate, a clear plan for access during work, and a finished entrance that supports your operations instead of becoming a recurring repair line item.
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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