Asphalt Paving for HOA Communities: What Board Members Need to Know

By Cato's Paving October 13, 2026Commercial Paving ContractorNo Comments

HOA board members wear a lot of hats. You are managing budgets, fielding homeowner complaints, coordinating vendors, and making decisions that affect the long-term value of the community you serve.…

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How to Budget for a Commercial Parking Lot Replacement

By Cato's Paving October 5, 2026Parking Lot PavingNo Comments

Full parking lot replacement is one of the largest capital expenditures a commercial property owner faces. It is also one of the most consistently underbudgeted. Property managers who have never…

Speed Bumps and Traffic Control for Commercial Parking Lots

By Cato's Paving September 29, 2026Parking Lot Paving, UncategorizedNo Comments

A parking lot without proper traffic control is an accident waiting to happen. Vehicles moving too fast through drive aisles, pedestrians crossing without clear marked paths, and ambiguous traffic flow…

How Poor Parking Lot Drainage Destroys Pavement and What to Do About It

By Cato's Paving September 22, 2026Pavement Issues and Answers1 Comment

If you want to understand why most parking lots fail prematurely, look at the water. Not the surface. Not the asphalt mix. The water. Drainage is the single most important…

Asphalt Repair Methods: Which One Does Your Parking Lot Actually Need?

By Cato's Paving September 14, 2026Parking Lot PavingNo Comments

When a parking lot starts showing signs of wear, the instinct for most property owners is to call a contractor and ask for a patch. The problem is that patching…

What Is Asphalt Milling and When Does Your Parking Lot Need It?

By Cato's Paving August 21, 2026Parking Lot Paving1 Comment

If you have ever gotten a resurfacing proposal for your parking lot and seen a line item for milling that you did not fully understand, you are not alone. Asphalt…

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ADA Parking Lot Requirements for California Commercial Properties

By Cato's Paving July 23, 2026Parking Lot Paving3 Comments

If you own or manage a commercial property in California, ADA parking lot compliance is not optional and it is not something you can address later. The Americans with Disabilities…

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How Often Should You Sealcoat a Commercial Parking Lot?

By Cato's Paving July 16, 2026Parking Lot Paving1 Comment

Sealcoating is one of those maintenance items that commercial property owners either take seriously or skip entirely. The ones who skip it almost always regret it — not immediately, but…

Commercial Parking Lot Maintenance Checklist: A Property Manager’s Complete Guide

By Cato's Paving July 9, 2026Parking Lot Paving3 Comments

A parking lot is one of the first things tenants, customers, and visitors see when they arrive at your property. It sets the tone before anyone walks through the door.…

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What Causes Parking Lot Potholes and How to Prevent Them

By Cato's Paving July 2, 2026Pavement Issues and Answers2 Comments

Parking lot potholes are one of the most common and most costly problems commercial property owners deal with. They damage vehicles, create trip hazards, expose you to liability, and signal…