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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…

How to Plan a Parking Lot Paving Project Without Disrupting Your Business

By Cato's Paving September 8, 2026Parking Lot Paving1 Comment

A parking lot paving project is one of the largest capital investments a commercial property owner makes. It is also one of the most operationally disruptive if it is not…

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Best Time of Year for Asphalt Paving in California: A Bay Area Property Owner’s Guide

By Cato's Paving July 30, 2026Pavement Issues and AnswersNo Comments

Timing matters in asphalt paving. Schedule your project at the wrong time of year and you risk poor compaction, adhesion problems, and a finished surface that underperforms from day one.…

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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…

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How Long Does Asphalt Last? A Commercial Property Owner’s Guide

By Cato's Paving June 26, 2026Parking Lot PavingNo Comments

If you've recently invested in a new parking lot or you're trying to figure out how much life your existing one has left — the question of asphalt lifespan is…

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Parking Lot Resurfacing vs Replacement: How to Choose

By Cato's Paving June 16, 2026Parking Lot Paving6 Comments

Parking Lot Resurfacing vs Replacement: How to Choose the Right Scope of Work Every commercial property owner eventually faces the same decision: is it time to resurface the parking lot,…

Cato’s Paving & Social Media

By Cato's Paving October 5, 2023UncategorizedNo Comments

Cato's Paving has a long history of performing asphalt paving projects. But our social media history is something that is ever-evolving. At one time having a website was enough, especially…

Safety at Cato’s Paving

By Cato's Paving October 3, 2023UncategorizedNo Comments

Cato's Cares About Safety Cato's Paving is proud to announce the most recent forklift certified employees. Congratulations to Martin, Lalo, Kiri, Luis, and Edgar! We pride ourselves on continually investing in…