Get a full line-item breakdown for complete paving projects, from grading and base installation to final surface rolling.
Paving projects at scale involve entirely different economics than a residential driveway. While you buy material by the ton, contractors bid projects based on mobilization, equipment needs, and base preparation.
As the saying goes in the paving industry: "Your asphalt is only as good as the dirt underneath it." If you are paving a new commercial lot, up to 40% of your budget may go toward excavation, importing crushed stone, grading, and vibratory compaction before a single ounce of asphalt is poured.