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.…

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…

Parking Lot Striping: A Complete Guide for Commercial Properties

By Cato's Paving August 31, 2026StripingNo Comments

Walk into any well-run commercial property and one of the first things you notice, without necessarily thinking about it, is that the parking lot is organized, clear, and easy to…

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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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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…

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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…

How Much Does Parking Lot Paving Cost in California?

By Cato's Paving June 4, 2026Parking Lot Paving2 Comments

Learn the average parking lot paving cost in California, including pricing factors, resurfacing vs. replacement costs, and expert recommendations from Cato's Paving. A Commercial Property Owner's Complete Pricing Guide If…