Commercial · San Francisco, CA
Asphalt milling is the fastest, cleanest way to remove worn pavement and reset grade without tearing out the entire base. Apex Asphalt San Francisco has served San Francisco since 2017, providing controlled-depth milling and removal for parking lots, drive lanes, and private roads so your new asphalt bonds right and drains correctly.
Good milling starts with prep and base evaluation, not the machine. We mark utilities, protect concrete collars and structures, and verify tie-in elevations at garage lips, ADA ramps, gutters, and trench patches. Next we confirm existing section thickness and base condition, then set the milling plan for depth, slope, and transitions. When needed, we perform full-depth removals in failed areas, install geotextile fabric, rebuild with Class 2 aggregate base, and compact to spec with a vibratory roller or plate compactor before paving.
San Francisco pavement takes a beating from braking, bus traffic, delivery trucks, and winter rain, so drainage and a tight finish matter. We use a cold planer with grade control to mill consistent depths, then sweep with a power broom and clean with blowers so tack coat bonds to a dust-free surface. Edge lines are straight-cut where required, and transitions are feathered or stepped for smooth ride quality at manholes, utility covers, and concrete pads. Depending on the scope, we follow milling with infrared leveling, hot-mix asphalt overlays, or structural patches, then restore striping and pavement markings after cure time.
Customers choose us because we treat milling as precision work, not demolition. Our crews are licensed and insured, show up with the right equipment (milling machine, skid steer, dump trucks, sweeper, rollers), and keep the site safe with cones, barricades, and clear access planning for tenants and deliveries. You get a written scope that calls out milling depths, square footage, disposal, base repairs, and paving sequence, so there are no surprises. Since 2017 we have helped property managers and homeowners solve birdbaths, trip edges, reflective cracking, and repeated patch failures by correcting the profile before new asphalt goes down.
At the end of the job we walk the site with you and verify grade, drainage, and tie-ins, then document what was milled and what was rebuilt. We haul and recycle millings (RAP) where appropriate, clean up loose material, and leave edges protected and drivable. You receive a clear proposal, a schedule you can plan around, and recommendations for next steps like overlay thickness, sealcoating timing, and striping layout. If you are replacing sections in phases, we can map priorities and keep transitions smooth until the final lift is installed.
Yes. We are a licensed and insured asphalt contractor, and we provide written estimates with a clear scope of work, materials, and scheduling.
Light foot traffic is often possible the same day, while vehicle traffic typically needs more time depending on temperature, thickness, and site conditions. We give specific reopen times and protect soft edges during the first days of curing.
Yes, when failures are isolated. We can sawcut and remove damaged sections, rebuild base, and place hot-mix asphalt patches, then blend with crack sealing or a resurfacing plan if the surrounding pavement is near end-of-life.
Yes. We can stripe with traffic paint or thermoplastic where appropriate and help you plan stall widths, accessible spaces, and access aisles based on current site conditions and striping best practices.
Keep water moving off the surface, seal cracks early, avoid turning wheels in place when the pavement is hot, and schedule sealcoating on a maintenance cycle after proper cure. We can set a maintenance plan based on your traffic and exposure.
Asphalt milling removes the top layer of deteriorated pavement with a cold planer, creating a clean, textured surface ready for patching or an overlay. For San Francisco properties, milling is often the most cost-effective way to fix rutting, cracking, ponding water, and uneven transitions at concrete, utilities, and trench cuts without excavating the entire roadway section. Apex Asphalt San Francisco focuses on controlled-depth milling that restores proper slope and sets up long-lasting hot-mix asphalt paving.
A typical asphalt milling scope starts with layout and elevation checks, then milling to a specified depth (often 1-2 inches for surface corrections, deeper where delamination or alligator cracking exists). After milling, we sweep and blow the surface, apply asphalt tack coat, and install hot-mix asphalt in lifts, compacted with steel-drum and pneumatic rollers to achieve density. Where the subbase is soft or pumping, we do full-depth removal, rebuild with compacted Class 2 aggregate base, and then pave for structural strength.
Milling is also the right tool when you need to match existing elevations at garage thresholds, concrete valley gutters, or ADA curb ramps. By removing material precisely, we can eliminate birdbaths and restore positive drainage to inlets and gutters while keeping curb reveal and door clearances intact. When utility covers are involved, we coordinate adjustments so the final surface is smooth and compliant.
If you are comparing resurfacing options, milling and overlay usually outperforms repeated skin patches because it creates a uniform plane and a consistent bond line for the new asphalt. We provide free written estimates, clear production scheduling, and a closeout walkthrough so you know exactly what was removed, what was repaired, and what comes next for striping, sealcoating, or phased replacements.
Call now or send a request and we will reach out within one business day to schedule your free, no-obligation estimate in San Francisco. We assess the project, review the details, and give you a written quote before any work starts, so you know exactly what to expect.
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