Do you provide free estimates?

Of course! AMS Paving will provide you with a detailed estimate, attend job walks, deliver presentations to management or HOA Boards, and ensure all your project needs are met – all free of charge.

What territory does AMS Paving service?

Operating in the Coachella Valley, and Los Angeles, Imperial, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and San Diego counties, AMS Paving services all of Southern California. As we dispatch our crews from our facility in the Inland Empire, we may refer you to one of our PaveMasters Family of Companies partners if the size or location of your project would prohibit us from providing a proposal at a fair or competitive price.

What types of projects does AMS Paving handle?

AMS Paving handles many different types of projects, from small patches to full removal and replacement of all asphalt. Our customer base is extensive and includes a wide variety of industries:

• Property Management Companies

• Home and Condo Owners’ Associations

• Banks, Malls, and Shopping Centers

• Commercial and Business Centers

• Schools, Colleges, and Universities

• Resorts/Spas, Hotels, and Country Clubs

• Transportation and Industrial Facilities

• Mobile Home Parks and Recreational Vehicle Sites

• Churches and Cemeteries

• Hospitals

• Apartments

What determines the price of asphalt?

The cost of crude oil determines the price of asphalt and other petroleum-based products.

What kind of maintenance is required to prolong the life of a parking lot?

Regular maintenance is recommended to protect the surface from deteriorating, slow the pavement from cracking, and maintain the aesthetics of your property. Regular maintenance includes: sealing all cracks ¼” or wider (up to 1”), repairing eroded areas with a new layer of asphalt, or replacing areas that have completely failed. A seal coat should be applied approximately every 3–5 years depending on the wearing of the surface, ultraviolet (UV) and other environmental exposure, and traffic load.

Why does asphalt fade?

As the ultraviolet rays from the sun break down the oils in the surface of the asphalt, it begins to take on a dry, grey appearance. Eventually, without seal coat, the asphalt will completely oxidize and become brittle and susceptible to cracking or worse.

What is the difference between seal coat and resurfacing?

Seal coating is a process for maintaining your existing asphalt and slowing its deterioration. Seal coat is applied wet and either sprayed or spread with a squeegee for proper coverage. Resurfacing is the process of adding a new layer of asphalt over worn or cracked asphalt; this covers up any worn or cracked areas. However, cracks will reflect through the resurfacing process over time and will be immediately visible through the seal coat as the underlying cause of the cracking has not been addressed.

What are the benefits of seal coating my asphalt?

Seal coating has multiple beneficial effects, some of them are:

• Providing a cost-effective option to increase the life of your asphalt

• Preventing water penetration

• Slowing the effects of oxidation

• Creating a uniform color and appearance for all paved surfaces

  
  

Why should I seal the cracks in my asphalt?

Proper maintenance of cracks will greatly increase the longevity of your asphalt. Water will seep through open cracks in your asphalt and cause failures; any cracks wider than 1 inch should be removed and replaced or sealed with hot mix asphalt. Smaller cracks can be sealed with hot rubberized crack sealant.

Does crack seal and seal coat fill the cracks?

No, crack seal and seal coat will not fill in cracks completely. It is recommended that surface cracks are sealed with asphalt or hot rubberized crack seal prior to seal coating as these sealed cracks will still be visible through the seal coat. Crack seal will settle as it cures, results in lower lying channels on the pavement. In some cases, the area has deteriorated beyond the benefits of crack sealing and asphalt replacement or resurfacing will be needed.

How soon should a newly paved lot be seal coated?

It is recommended that new asphalt cures for 90-120 days prior to seal coat.

What causes potholes to form?

There are multiple causes for potholes, some being:

• The asphalt was installed too thin

• The asphalt was not compacted properly

• The base material was not compacted properly

• Water erosion has caused a void beneath the asphalt

• Unstable foundation or poor soil conditions

  
  

What is the difference between overlaying and replacing asphalt?

Skin patching or overlaying is the use of fine asphalt mixtures to patch areas where only a thin layer of asphalt is necessary or desired. The fine mix asphalt is usually used to fill low areas where water pools and doesn’t drain or worn areas that need to be patched. This application is typically bid as part of a larger project for those small areas that need to be brought up to grade or patched. Removal and replacement consists of removing and disposing of the existing asphalt and repaving the area with new asphalt. Typically, a removal and replacement is necessary when an asphalt surface has failed beyond the point where it can be salvaged. It is not uncommon to replace and compact the base material below the asphalt at that time if the foundation is unstable.

What is the advantage of pulverization of asphalt?

Pulverizing your asphalt is the process of breaking down the existing asphalt pavement and blending it with the native soil. This process increases the strength of the base material which will lead to a stronger structural integrity.

Can asphalt be recycled?

Yes, in most cases asphalt can and will be recycled. In our continued efforts to “Go Green,” we recycle asphalt whenever possible. This process helps save our natural resources by re-using the old brittle asphalt as part of new asphalt mix. Recycling asphalt also helps reduce the cost of disposing of old asphalt, saving the customer money.