Commercial Paving and Milling Services

Commercial Asphalt Milling in Northern Virginia

If your business parking lot or commercial drive is cracking and showing other signs of wear and tear, Gallaher Seamless Paving has the solution for you. We specialize in commercial asphalt milling services that'll help restore your parking area so your customers can enjoy a smooth drive or walk across your lot.

Over time, wear and tear on paved surfaces naturally cause superficial damage, such as cracking. Not only is demolishing and repaving all your asphalt expensive and time-consuming, but it’s also often unnecessary. Milling is an effective and efficient way to remove asphalt without tearing up the subgrade.

At Gallaher Seamless Paving, we use top-of-the-line equipment to ensure we go above and beyond for your commercial milling needs. We treat every customer with care and work hard to ensure your project goes smoothly from start to finish.

Learn more about asphalt milling below, and request a free estimate today to get started! We offer two-year full warranties on asphalt work. We also have veteran and active duty discounts available!

About Asphalt Milling

Asphalt milling is a process by which the surface of the asphalt is ground, or “milled,” down, creating a textured but even surface. Then, the surface can be repaved with fresh asphalt. It’s similar to sanding a surface down before refinishing it.

Only the damaged top layer of asphalt is removed during the milling process. Because the base layers of the surface remain intact, the process is relatively quick, and the new surface can last up to twenty years.

Asphalt milling is typically recommended for surfaces with widespread, minor to moderate damage, like cracking and raveling. The extent of the damage will determine how much asphalt is removed.

Reasons to Mill the Pavement Before Applying an Overlay

Overlay refers to paving over existing asphalt with a new layer. For minor damage, this is a perfectly fine method to use. However, over time, the layers of asphalt build up which can cause height and drainage issues.

Milling removes a layer of asphalt before the new one is applied, so the height of the pavement can be maintained. While a surface can be restored using only an overlay, eventually the surface will need to be milled.

Significant damage necessitates milling the pavement before applying an overlay. Severe cracking and potholes will need to be “shaved” off during the milling process before an overlay can be applied.

Asphalt Milling on Only One Area of a Surface

When to Demolish and Repave a Surface

Even the most well-maintained asphalt will deteriorate beyond repair at some point. Roots, severe cracks, potholes, and weather damage will eventually cause the lowest layers of the pavement to deteriorate. While milling is an excellent restoration option, it’s inevitable that the asphalt will someday need to be demolished and repaved.

Asphalt Milling and the Environment

Did you know that asphalt is one of the most recycled materials in the country? During the milling process, the “shavings” of asphalt are recovered and reprocessed into new asphalt. Because asphalt is a petroleum product, recycling it is immensely important for reducing our environmental impact.

If you’re still unsure about whether milling is the right option for you, contact us at Gallaher Seamless Paving. We’ll be happy to assess the problem areas and come up with the right solution for you