Commercial Asphalt Paving in San Antonio, TX

Parking lots, roadways and industrial sites engineered for the traffic they carry, installed by in-house crews and backed by a one-year warranty on every job.

SCTRCA certified as an Emerging Small Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise, SBE #217115107, and qualified for commercial, HOA and public agency work across South Texas.

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Properly built commercial asphalt lasts 15 to 30 years, and what determines where in that range you land is almost entirely below the surface. Base preparation, compaction and grading decide whether a lot drains, carries heavy loads and stays flat, or whether it starts failing at the edges in year three. A retail parking lot and a drive lane carrying delivery trucks and refuse vehicles need different pavement sections, and both are built to accepted commercial specifications rather than a single standard applied to every property.

Pro-Line Paving has built commercial pavement across San Antonio and South Texas since 1995, on retail centers, industrial sites, HOA properties, city streets and private runways, engineering each surface around the traffic it will actually carry.

2,000,000+

of square feet
paved per year

130,000+

Approx. tons
per year installed

750+

projects per year

Freshly paved commercial asphalt street in San Antonio, TX

BUILT TO FLEX WITH SOUTH TEXAS SOILS

Asphalt flexes rather than fracturing, which is why it handles the shifting clay soils and heavy loads common across South Texas better than rigid surfaces. That flexibility is also why maintenance stays predictable: seal coating on schedule and crack filling as issues appear keeps a commercial lot on an annual operating budget instead of forcing an unplanned capital replacement.

PHASED INSTALLATION THAT KEEPS YOUR SITE OPEN

Most commercial paving projects are completed in a matter of days, and asphalt cures fast enough to reopen the surface quickly compared with other materials. On active properties we phase the work in sections so parking, deliveries and access stay available throughout, which means the lot gets rebuilt without shutting down the business operating on it.

DRAINAGE AND ADA-COMPLIANT SURFACES

A commercial lot has to shed water and meet accessibility requirements, and both are decided at the grading stage rather than fixed afterward. We grade for positive drainage so water leaves the surface instead of pooling and working into the base, and we build accessible routes, stall dimensions and slopes to ADA standards, then mark them so the layout is clear and compliant once the lot reopens.

Our commercial asphalt paving process in San Antonio

Commercial pavement fails from the base up, not the surface down, so most of the work that determines how long a lot lasts happens before any asphalt arrives on site. Each stage below is handled by Pro-Line crews rather than subcontractors, and the finished surface is backed by a one-year warranty.

01

SITE PREPARATION

Building a Solid Foundation

Every paving job starts with groundwork. We clear the area of vegetation, debris and old pavement, then grade the site for positive drainage so water leaves the surface instead of pooling or working into the base. Once graded, the base layer is compacted to create the stable foundation the asphalt sits on and the reason it holds up under load.

02

Asphalt application

 Premium Materials, Expert Installation

We use hot mix asphalt specified for the demands of the project, since a light-use access drive and a lot carrying delivery trucks and refuse vehicles call for different pavement sections. Material is laid and distributed with paving equipment to hold consistent thickness and coverage, with attention to transitions, edges and slopes where most surfaces fail first.

03

Compaction and finishing

The Proline Seal of Quality

Industrial rollers compact the surface to eliminate air pockets and produce an even finish, and proper compaction is what gives the pavement its strength and lifespan. We finish by refining edges, inspecting for imperfections and confirming the surface meets spec, then coordinate pavement marking so stalls, fire lanes and accessible routes go down on a clean surface.

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Our commercial asphalt paving process in San Antonio

01

Site preparation

Building a Solid Foundation

Every paving job starts with groundwork. We clear the area of vegetation, debris and old pavement, then grade the site for positive drainage so water leaves the surface instead of pooling or working into the base. Once graded, the base layer is compacted to create the stable foundation the asphalt sits on and the reason it holds up under load.

02

Asphalt application

 Premium Materials, Expert Installation

We use hot mix asphalt specified for the demands of the project, since a light-use access drive and a lot carrying delivery trucks and refuse vehicles call for different pavement sections. Material is laid and distributed with paving equipment to hold consistent thickness and coverage, with attention to transitions, edges and slopes where most surfaces fail first.

03

Compaction and finishing

The Proline Seal of Quality

Industrial rollers compact the surface to eliminate air pockets and produce an even finish, and proper compaction is what gives the pavement its strength and lifespan. We finish by refining edges, inspecting for imperfections and confirming the surface meets spec, then coordinate pavement marking so stalls, fire lanes and accessible routes go down on a clean surface.

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Why San Antonio property managers choose Pro-Line Paving

Pro-Line Paving is SCTRCA certified as an Emerging Small Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise, SBE #217115107, which qualifies us for municipal, school district and public agency projects alongside private commercial work. We have paved in San Antonio since 1995, run our own crews rather than subcontracting, cover new installation through long-term maintenance under one contract, and back every job with a one-year warranty.

Pro-Line Paving crew installing commercial asphalt in San Antonio, TX

Proven on properties across South Texas

Pro-Line has maintained pavement for CPS, HEB, Microsoft and USAA, alongside retail centers, industrial sites, HOA communities and city streets. Different properties carry different demands, from load ratings on a truck route to accessible route slopes on a medical campus, and a lot only prices correctly once you know which set applies.

Asphalt paver laying hot mix on a commercial parking lot in San Antonio

One-year warranty on every job

Work is backed by a one-year warranty regardless of project size, from an HOA access drive to a multi-acre industrial lot. Anything that does not meet standard gets redone. That commitment is only possible because the crews are ours, which is also why we can stand behind what leaves the site.

Compacted asphalt surface on a completed commercial paving project in Texas

Turnkey from installation through maintenance

New paving, asphalt repair, milling and overlay, seal coating, pavement marking and signage are all handled in-house. One contractor, one point of contact, and no coordinating three vendors around a single lot closure.

Retail centers, industrial sites, office parks, HOA communities, schools and churches, city streets and private runways.

Every property type in South Texas

Retail centers, industrial sites, office parks, HOA communities, schools and churches, city streets and private runways. Requirements differ sharply between them, from load ratings on a truck route to accessible route slopes on a medical property, and pricing a lot correctly starts with knowing which set applies.

paving, asphalt repair, milling and overlay, seal coating

Clear scope and honest pricing

Free estimates, defined timelines and detailed proposals, with no hidden fees or surprise change orders. Facility budgets get approved months in advance, so a number that moves after work starts is a real problem. Ours does not.

Industrial rollers compact the surface to eliminate air pockets

Local crews, Texas conditions

Locally owned and operated in San Antonio since 1995. Heat cycling, sudden downpours and shifting clay soils put demands on pavement that a contractor working from a national spec sheet does not plan for. We build for what this ground and this climate actually do.

Commercial asphalt paving projects across San Antonio

Roadway reconstruction, parking lot installation and overlay work completed by Pro-Line crews across San Antonio and South Texas.

Every surface here was placed by our own crews and equipment, from milling and base preparation through final compaction. Project photos are usually the fastest way to judge a paving contractor, since edge work, joint quality, and consistent mat thickness show up plainly on a finished lot.

Pro-Line Paving crew paving a commercial roadway in San Antonio, TX
Asphalt paver and roller installing a new commercial parking lot in San Antonio
Newly paved and striped roadway with double yellow centerline in San Antonio, TX
Pro-Line Paving crew and paver placing hot mix asphalt on a San Antonio street

Commercial asphalt paving FAQs

Answers to what San Antonio property managers, general contractors and business owners ask before approving a paving project. If your situation is not covered, our estimating team can walk the property and answer it directly.

  • How long does asphalt paving take to complete?

    Most projects take one to three days depending on size and weather, plus curing time before the surface carries traffic. On active commercial properties we phase the work in sections so parking, deliveries and access stay available while each area is paved and cured, which extends the schedule but keeps the business open throughout.

  • How soon can I drive on newly paved asphalt?

    Wait 24 to 48 hours before allowing vehicles onto newly paved asphalt, depending on weather conditions. Heat and humidity both affect the timeline. Heavier vehicles like delivery trucks and refuse vehicles should stay off longer than passenger cars, and we confirm the reopening schedule in writing before the crew leaves the site.

  • Is asphalt or concrete better for a commercial parking lot?

    Asphalt costs less to install, goes down faster and flexes with the shifting clay soils common across South Texas rather than cracking. Concrete lasts longer in fixed high-load areas like dumpster pads and loading docks. Most commercial properties end up using both, with asphalt across the lot and concrete where point loads concentrate. Our estimates spell out which surface belongs where instead of applying one material to the whole site.

  • How much does commercial asphalt paving cost?

    Cost depends on square footage, the condition of the existing surface and base, how much excavation and grading the site needs, the pavement section required for the traffic it will carry, and access constraints during construction. A lot that needs full base reconstruction prices very differently from one taking an overlay. We provide free estimates with the scope itemized so you can see what drives the number.

  • Should I resurface my parking lot or replace it?

    If the base is sound and the damage is confined to the surface, asphalt milling and overlay restores the lot at a fraction of replacement cost. Once there is widespread alligator cracking, potholes or base failure, an overlay will fail through within a season and full reconstruction is the only durable option. We assess which applies before quoting, and we will tell you when the cheaper option is the wrong one.

  • Do you handle striping and ADA markings after paving?

    Yes. Pavement marking and signage are in-house services, so stalls, fire lanes, directional arrows and accessible routes go down as part of the same project rather than through a separate vendor. Scheduling both together also means the lot only closes once.

  • Do you work with municipalities and school districts?

    Yes. Pro-Line Paving is SCTRCA certified as an Emerging Small Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise, SBE #217115107, which qualifies us for public agency, municipal and school district projects alongside private commercial work.

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SCTRCA-certified Emerging Small Business Enterprise and
Small Business Enterprise

SBE #217115107

  • How long does asphalt paving take to complete?

    Most projects take one to three days depending on size and weather, plus curing time before the surface carries traffic. On active commercial properties we phase the work in sections so parking, deliveries and access stay available while each area is paved and cured, which extends the schedule but keeps the business open throughout.

  • How soon can I drive on newly paved asphalt?

    Wait 24 to 48 hours before allowing vehicles onto newly paved asphalt, depending on weather conditions. Heat and humidity both affect the timeline. Heavier vehicles like delivery trucks and refuse vehicles should stay off longer than passenger cars, and we confirm the reopening schedule in writing before the crew leaves the site.

  • Is asphalt or concrete better for a commercial parking lot?

    Asphalt costs less to install, goes down faster and flexes with the shifting clay soils common across South Texas rather than cracking. Concrete lasts longer in fixed high-load areas like dumpster pads and loading docks. Most commercial properties end up using both, with asphalt across the lot and concrete where point loads concentrate. Our estimates spell out which surface belongs where instead of applying one material to the whole site.

  • How much does commercial asphalt paving cost?

    Cost depends on square footage, the condition of the existing surface and base, how much excavation and grading the site needs, the pavement section required for the traffic it will carry, and access constraints during construction. A lot that needs full base reconstruction prices very differently from one taking an overlay. We provide free estimates with the scope itemized so you can see what drives the number.

  • Should I resurface my parking lot or replace it?

    If the base is sound and the damage is confined to the surface, asphalt milling and overlay restores the lot at a fraction of replacement cost. Once there is widespread alligator cracking, potholes or base failure, an overlay will fail through within a season and full reconstruction is the only durable option. We assess which applies before quoting, and we will tell you when the cheaper option is the wrong one.

  • Do you handle striping and ADA markings after paving?

    Yes. Pavement marking and signage are in-house services, so stalls, fire lanes, directional arrows and accessible routes go down as part of the same project rather than through a separate vendor. Scheduling both together also means the lot only closes once.

  • Do you work with municipalities and school districts?

    Yes. Pro-Line Paving is SCTRCA certified as an Emerging Small Business Enterprise and Small Business Enterprise, SBE #217115107, which qualifies us for public agency, municipal and school district projects alongside private commercial work.

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SCTRCA-certified Emerging Small Business Enterprise and
Small Business Enterprise

SBE #217115107

The South Central Texas Regional Certification Agency certifies businesses for public and institutional contracting across the region. That certification qualifies Pro-Line Paving for municipal, school district and public agency paving projects alongside private commercial work, with the eligibility paperwork already in place before a bid goes in.

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