Parking Areas

A well-built parking area is essential to the function, safety, and appearance of any commercial or residential property on Long Island. Brothers Paving & Masonry designs and constructs asphalt parking areas that maximize your available space, handle heavy daily traffic, and provide a smooth, safe surface for vehicles and pedestrians. Whether you need a new parking lot for a retail location, a paved parking area for a multi-family residential complex, or additional parking for a place of worship or community facility, we deliver results that perform for years and make a positive impression on every visitor.

Parking areas are among the most demanding asphalt applications because they must accommodate constant starting, stopping, and turning traffic along with the static loads of parked vehicles. These forces, combined with Long Island's freeze-thaw cycles and heavy rainfall, require a pavement structure that is designed for resilience from the ground up. Brothers Paving approaches every parking area project with the engineering mindset needed to build a surface that holds up under these conditions year after year.

Our parking area process begins with a thorough site evaluation and layout design. We assess the available footprint, traffic flow requirements, vehicle capacity goals, and any code or zoning constraints that apply to your property. Long Island municipalities have specific regulations governing parking lot construction, including minimum stall dimensions, accessible parking ratios, stormwater management requirements, and lighting standards. We factor all of these requirements into our design from the start, so there are no surprises during construction or inspection.

Layout optimization is a key part of our service. We design parking areas to maximize the number of usable spaces while maintaining safe and efficient traffic circulation. This includes proper lane widths for two-way traffic, adequate turning radii for larger vehicles, clearly defined pedestrian pathways, and strategically placed accessible parking spaces that meet ADA requirements. A well-designed layout does more than meet code requirements; it improves the daily experience for everyone who uses the property.

Base preparation for parking areas follows the same rigorous standards we apply to all commercial asphalt work. We excavate the site to the specified depth, remove any unsuitable material, and install a compacted aggregate base in controlled lifts. For Long Island sites with challenging soils or high water tables, we may incorporate geotextile stabilization fabric, underdrains, or additional base thickness to ensure long-term structural stability. Proof rolling with heavy equipment identifies any weak spots in the sub-grade that need correction before paving begins.

Drainage is one of the most critical design elements for any parking area. A parking lot's large impervious surface generates significant stormwater runoff during rain events, and Long Island regulations require that this runoff be properly managed. We engineer the parking area grading to direct water toward catch basins, trench drains, or bioretention areas, maintaining proper surface pitch throughout the lot so water never pools in parking stalls or travel lanes. Standing water is not only a safety hazard for users; it accelerates pavement deterioration and leads to premature failure.

The asphalt installation uses commercial-grade hot-mix material placed by machine pavers for a consistent, uniform surface. We typically install a binder course followed by a surface course, with each lift compacted to specification using heavy rollers. Total asphalt thickness for parking areas on Long Island generally ranges from three and a half to five inches over eight to ten inches of compacted base, though we adjust these specifications based on expected traffic loads and site conditions. High-stress areas such as entrances, exits, and dumpster pads often receive additional thickness or reinforced base treatment.

After paving, we complete the parking area with professional line striping, directional markings, handicap symbols, fire lane designations, and any other pavement markings required by code or desired by the property owner. Crisp, visible markings are essential for safe traffic flow and ADA compliance, and we use commercial-grade traffic paint that holds up to Long Island's weather and heavy use.

We also install or coordinate related site elements that complete a parking area project, including concrete curbing, wheel stops, sidewalks, ADA-compliant ramps, and signage. These finishing details define the parking area, protect adjacent landscaping and structures, and ensure the entire installation meets code and functions as intended.

Maintenance planning is part of every parking area project we deliver. We provide a recommended maintenance schedule that includes sealcoating every two to three years, crack filling as needed, periodic re-striping, and prompt repair of any localized damage. A proactive maintenance program extends the life of your parking area significantly and keeps your property looking its best at all times.

Brothers Paving has designed and built parking areas for a wide range of Long Island properties, from small professional office lots to large retail and community facility installations. We bring the same commitment to quality and detail to every project, regardless of size. Contact us today for a free consultation and estimate on your Long Island parking area project.