COMMERCIAL PAVING IN BERKELEY
Commercial Asphalt & Concrete Contractor Serving Berkeley Since 2014.
Berkeley packs a lot of pavement into a small city. Retail and restaurant lots along Shattuck, Telegraph and University Avenue, light industrial yards in West Berkeley, apartment buildings and student housing near the UC Berkeley campus, medical offices, schools and the waterfront properties at the Berkeley Marina all see steady traffic and very little downtime.
Cato’s Paving works with the property managers, HOA boards and facility teams who look after these sites. We are based in Hayward, about 20 miles away, so our crews and equipment get to Berkeley jobs quickly.
From a single pothole to a full parking lot reconstruction, we handle asphalt paving, repairs, sealcoating, striping, concrete and ADA upgrades with one crew and one point of contact.
Why Choose Cato's Paving?
- Licensed & Insured
- Commercial Projects Only
- Public Works Registered
- Free On-Site Estimates
- Safety Focused
- Fast Scheduling
Commercial Paving Services in Berkeley
Complete Commercial Pavement Solutions
Berkeley properties range from decades old lots in the flats to newer mixed use buildings downtown. We scope every job to the site in front of us, not to a template.
Asphalt Paving
Complete parking lot paving, asphalt overlays, resurfacing, reconstruction, and new pavement installation for commercial properties.
Crack Sealing
Seal pavement cracks before moisture reaches the base and causes expensive structural failures.
Asphalt Repair
Repair potholes, alligator cracking, failed asphalt, trip hazards, utility cuts, and deteriorated pavement before they become larger problems.
Parking Lot Striping
Professional striping, restriping, fire lanes, warehouse markings, loading zones, and pavement markings that improve safety and organization.
Thermoplastic Striping
Durable pavement markings designed for municipalities, roadways, schools, and high-traffic commercial properties.
Parking Lot Maintenance
Protect your investment with preventative maintenance programs designed to maximize pavement life while minimizing costly repairs.
ADA Compliance Upgrades
Maintain compliance with current accessibility standards through ADA parking stalls, curb ramps, signage, detectable warnings, and accessible paths of travel.
Parking Lot Signs & Safety Accessories
Installation of parking signs, wheel stops, bollards, speed bumps, and traffic control devices.
Sealcoating
Restore pavement appearance while protecting asphalt from oxidation, water intrusion, fuel spills, and UV damage.
Concrete Repair
Concrete sidewalks, curbs, gutters, curb ramps, dumpster pads, loading docks, and flatwork repairs.
Recent Berkeley Project: Waterfront Parking Lot Reconstruction
This commercial property sits right on the bay at the Berkeley Marina. Between visitor traffic, delivery trucks and constant moisture off the water, the parking lot and the access road beside it had worn past the point where patching made sense.
Our crew milled out and removed the old asphalt, excavated and stabilized the subgrade, then graded and compacted a new base. We paved 60,000 sq ft with 3 inches of hot mix asphalt and a heavier 5 inch section across 32,930 sq ft where the pavement carries more load, and tied the new surface into the existing drain inlets so water moves off the lot the way it should.
The work ran in three phases: the first half of the lot, then the second half, then the access road. We finished by striping the full lot, laying out ADA accessible stalls and installing new signage.
Industries We Serve
Office Buildings
Shopping Centers
Industrial Facilities
Warehouses
Schools
Medical Facilities
Apartment Communities
Churches
🏛 Municipal Facilities
Business Parks
Hotels
Banks
Built for Berkeley's Commercial Properties
Berkeley pavement deals with a few things most suburbs don’t. Many lots in the flats are decades old, with base layers that were never built for today’s delivery trucks. Mature street trees push up curbs, gutters and sidewalks. Winter rain and bay moisture work into every open crack, and properties near the Marina and West Berkeley get salt air on top of that. Tight urban lots leave little room to stage equipment, so we plan access, phasing and tenant notices before the first day of work.
Berkeley ZIP Codes & Neighborhoods We Serve
We provide paving, concrete, sealcoating, striping and ADA compliance services throughout Berkeley, including ZIP codes 94702, 94703, 94704, 94705, 94707, 94708, 94709 and 94710.
We serve commercial properties in West Berkeley, Downtown Berkeley, Southside, North Berkeley, Elmwood, the Fourth Street shopping district, the Gilman District, the Berkeley Marina and along the San Pablo Avenue corridor.
Our crews also work in the nearby cities of Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond and Emeryville.
Common Pavement Problems
Raveling
Raveling occurs when asphalt begins losing surface aggregate, leaving the pavement rough, loose, and increasingly vulnerable to damage. Sun exposure, aging, heavy traffic, and worn binder can accelerate this deterioration. Early maintenance helps restore surface protection before the pavement weakens and requires more extensive repairs.
Oil Damage
Oil, fuel, and automotive fluids can soften asphalt binder and cause the pavement surface to break apart prematurely. Commercial parking stalls, loading areas, and drive lanes are especially vulnerable. Cleaning spills and repairing damaged areas early helps prevent surface deterioration from spreading into surrounding pavement.
Cracking
Cracks develop as asphalt ages, expands, contracts, and carries repeated vehicle traffic. Even small openings allow rainwater to penetrate the pavement and weaken the supporting base. Sealing cracks early helps prevent moisture damage, potholes, and larger structural failures throughout commercial parking lots and access roads.
Faded Striping
Parking lot markings fade from sunlight, vehicle traffic, surface wear, and repeated cleaning. Poor visibility can confuse drivers, reduce traffic organization, weaken curb appeal, and create accessibility concerns. Regular restriping keeps parking stalls, fire lanes, loading zones, and directional markings clear and professional.
Alligator Cracking
Alligator cracking appears as interconnected cracks that resemble reptile skin and usually signals failure beneath the asphalt surface. Poor drainage, weakened base materials, and repeated heavy vehicle loads are common causes. These areas often require removal and replacement rather than surface sealing alone.
Drainage Issues
Standing water often indicates poor grading, blocked drains, or low areas within the pavement. Repeated water exposure weakens asphalt and base materials, leading to cracks, potholes, and premature failure. Correcting drainage problems helps protect the pavement structure and improve safety around commercial properties.
Potholes
Potholes form when water enters pavement cracks, weakens the underlying base, and combines with repeated vehicle traffic. Heavy trucks, aging asphalt, poor drainage, and delayed repairs can accelerate their development. Prompt patching helps reduce vehicle damage, trip hazards, liability, and further pavement deterioration.
ADA Compliance Issues
Faded accessible markings, missing signage, damaged ramps, uneven surfaces, and improper slopes can create barriers for visitors and increase legal exposure. Routine inspections and timely upgrades help commercial properties maintain safer access through compliant parking stalls, signage, striping, curb ramps, and paths of travel.
Frequently Asked Questions
No. Cato’s Paving works on commercial properties only: parking lots, HOA streets, industrial yards, schools and other commercial sites in Berkeley and across the Bay Area.
It depends on the size of the area, the condition of the base underneath, and whether the job is a repair, an overlay or a full reconstruction. We give free on site estimates with a written scope so you can compare options. Our California parking lot paving cost guide explains what drives the price.
Work inside your property line usually does not. Work that touches the public right of way, such as sidewalks, curbs, gutters or driveway aprons, typically needs a permit from the City of Berkeley. We will tell you during the estimate whether your project needs one.
Yes. We can split the work into phases, like we did on our Berkeley Marina project, so part of your lot stays usable. We can also schedule work for early mornings or weekends when that works better for your tenants and customers.
Yes. Cato’s General Engineering, Inc. (dba Cato’s Paving) is a licensed, bonded and insured California contractor.
Yes. We restripe accessible stalls and access aisles, install ADA signage, and repair or replace concrete ramps and paths of travel to help your property meet California accessibility requirements.
Along with every Berkeley neighborhood, our crews work throughout Albany, El Cerrito, Richmond, Emeryville and Oakland, and across the rest of the East Bay from our base in Hayward.
Call (510) 397-2677, email office@catospaving.com or use the form on our contact page. An estimator will visit the site, measure the area and send you a written proposal.
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