The Triangle’s Paving, Concrete, and Sealing Company Since 1968.
Blalock Paving, Inc.
5414 Chapel Hill Road
Raleigh, N.C. 27607
Hours: Mon – Fri 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
Ask the Paving Experts
Answers to Common Concrete and Asphalt Paving Questions
WHAT IS PARKING LOT STRIPING, AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?
Parking lot striping is the process of painting clear lines and markings that outline parking spaces, fire lanes, accessible areas, and traffic directions. This helps maintain safety, improve organization, and enhance the property’s overall appearance. A professional parking lot striping service also ensures compliance with ADA and local regulations.
DO YOU OFFER STRIPING AT NIGHT OR ON WEEKENDS?
We don’t perform striping at night, but we do offer weekend scheduling to minimize disruption to your business and ensure a smooth, efficient process.
DO YOU DESIGN LAYOUTS FOR NEW PARKING LOTS?
We don’t create parking lot layouts. That phase is typically handled by an architect or engineer. Once the design is finalized, you’re welcome to use our parking lot striping services to create a safe, organized, and visually appealing parking area.
WHAT ASPHALT REPAIR SERVICES DO YOU PROVIDE IN RALEIGH, NC?
We provide full-depth asphalt repair in Raleigh, NC, to restore the strength, stability, and longevity of your pavement. This approach addresses deep damage and ensures a durable surface.
HOW CAN I TELL IF MY ASPHALT NEEDS REPAIR OR COMPLETE REPLACEMENT?
Extensive cracking, large potholes, or persistent drainage problems may indicate that resurfacing or full replacement is necessary. Smaller cracks or isolated damage can usually be addressed with localized asphalt repairs.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO REPAIR ASPHALT DURING WINTER?
Yes. Asphalt can be repaired in winter, and our team is equipped to handle cold-weather repairs safely and effectively. We proudly provide repairs year-round.
HOW LONG WILL A REPAIRED SECTION LAST?
When installed correctly and maintained regularly, asphalt repairs in Raleigh, NC, can last 5–10 years, keeping your pavement safe and functional.
WHAT IS THE ESTIMATE PROCESS?
Individuals may fill out the online request a quote tab or call the office. Once Blalock Paving has your request, we will forward it to the estimator who handles the area where the job is located. Our estimator will then contact the customer to set up a mutual agreeable time. After the estimator meets with the customer an emailed estimate typically arrives within 3-5 days depending on the complexity of the job.
DO YOU GIVE QUOTES OVER THE PHONE?
Blalock Paving does not give quotes over the phone. There are too many variables involved such as subgrade, accessibility, distance to plants and dumps and which suppliers we need to use. Blalock Paving tries its best to give you an accurate quote so there are no surprises and change orders involved.
WHAT IS BETTER, ASPHALT OR CONCRETE?
Each has its own advantages and disadvantages. Asphalt is typically easier to fix as you can fix a very small area should you have a problem. Ice will melt on asphalt quicker than it will on concrete. Asphalt is typically less expensive up front, however sealer must be applied every 4-5 years which in the long run may make the costs equal.
Concrete is stronger but at some point most likely will crack. When fixing these areas you are typically replacing a joint to joint area which ends up being a larger repair to make everything look symmetrical. Concrete does have no maintenance for its life with the exception of periodically pressure washing the driveway to keep it clean.
DOES BLALOCK PAVING GRIND OR RAISE CONCRETE?
Blalock Paving does not perform either of these services. Keep in mind that when grinding concrete, you may be compromising the strength as it may go from 4 inches thick to a smaller thickness.
DOES BLALOCK PAVING DO DECORATIVE CONCRETE OR PAVERS?
Blalock Paving does not perform either of these services.
DO YOU PATCH CONCRETE?
Blalock Paving does not patch concrete. We can remove and replace individual sections. Keep in mind that there may be a slight color difference between the old and new concrete.
DOES BLALOCK PAVING MILL ASPHALT?
Blalock Paving currently does not mill asphalt.
CAN I PLACE A LAYER OF ASPHALT ONTO THE OLD ASPHALT OR CONCRETE?
This typically can be done to a structurally intact driveway. However if there is dirt coming through the driveway or heavy amounts of cracking, these areas must be addressed to keep the cracks from coming up through the new asphalt.
CAN I PLACE NEW CONCRETE OVER OLD CONCRETE?
Blalock Paving does not perform this type of work as it would raise the concrete height to the point of becoming a tripping hazard.
DOES BLALOCK PAVING SEAL CONCRETE?
Blalock Paving does not seal concrete. Beware as sealing of concrete can make it slick when wet.
Blalock Paving, Inc.
5414 Chapel Hill Road
Raleigh, N.C. 27607
Phone: (919) 782-5740
Hours: M-F, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm
