For businesses in the Nashville and Hendersonville area, repaving a parking lot or driveway might seem like a major disruption—but it doesn’t have to be. With the right planning, asphalt paving can be completed efficiently, safely, and with minimal impact to your daily operations.

At R&R Paving, we’ve been helping local businesses navigate paving projects since 1989. Whether you’re working with a retail center, office complex, warehouse, or church, here’s what you need to know to make the process smooth from start to finish.

Step 1: Schedule Strategically

One of the most important decisions is when to schedule the work. Try to:

• Plan for off-peak business hours, weekends, or holidays

• Consider phased paving, which allows sections of your lot to remain open while others are under construction

• Avoid scheduling during Tennessee’s rainy seasons (spring and late fall), since moisture can delay or compromise the asphalt

We work with each client to find the best schedule for your unique business hours and traffic patterns.

Step 2: Notify Customers and Staff

Once a paving date is set, make sure to communicate clearly:

• Post signage or send email updates

• Redirect traffic flow with cones or barriers

• Provide alternate entrances if needed

Our crew can help with planning temporary signage and safety measures to keep people informed and your business accessible.

Step 3: Ensure Proper Prep Work

A successful paving job starts with solid preparation. That includes:

• Clearing vehicles and debris from the work area

• Assessing the base layer (we’ll inspect for soft spots or drainage issues)

• Removing old asphalt if needed, or preparing for an overlay if the base is still strong

If your site requires special prep—like leveling, milling, or grading—we’ll include that in our proposal and explain every step.

Step 4: Choose the Right Materials & Thickness

Commercial traffic can vary widely. Heavy-duty trucks? Delivery vans? Foot traffic only? Your paving solution needs to match.

At R&R Paving, we tailor every job:

• Thicker asphalt layers for delivery zones and loading docks

• Standard commercial mix for general parking lots

• Custom blends based on drainage needs and sun exposure

We also offer striping, ADA-compliant markings, signage, and sealcoating as part of full-service packages.

Step 5: Build in Time to Cure

Fresh asphalt needs time to cool and cure—typically 24–48 hours for light traffic and a few days for heavy-duty use. We’ll advise you on exactly when it’s safe to reopen each section.

If needed, we’ll divide your project into zones, so your lot stays partially open and fully functional throughout the process.

Partner with a Team That Understands Business

We know downtime costs money, so we make every effort to minimize interruptions. With over three decades of experience in Middle Tennessee, R&R Paving is the commercial asphalt contractor you can count on for a smooth, on-time project.

Get a Free Estimate for Your Commercial Paving Project

Whether you’re ready to pave a new lot or upgrade an existing one, we’ll walk you through it from planning to execution.
Call us today at (615) 824-6590