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Control traffic and protect pedestrians with professional speed bump installation in Arlington, TX. We install asphalt bumps, curbs, and parking accessories that slow vehicles, direct flow, and define spaces on your pavement.
Precision Asphalt Arlington provides professional speed bump installation throughout Arlington, TX, Texas and the surrounding area. Our licensed, insured crew delivers safe, clean, on-time work with a free estimate before anything begins. Call (817) 646-5980 or request your free quote.
Practical Safety Upgrades for Arlington Parking Lots and Drives
Precision Asphalt Arlington designs and installs speed bumps, curbs, and related asphalt accessories that actually work for how people drive and park in Arlington, TX. Our focus is on slowing vehicles to a safe speed without creating unnecessary damage to cars or drainage problems for your property.
Before we recommend any layout, we walk the site with you. We look at how traffic really flows during busy times, common cut‑through routes, where pedestrians cross, and how emergency vehicles would approach. For retail centers this often means targeting drive lanes in front of storefronts and loading zones. For apartments, we often address blind corners, mailbox areas, and near playgrounds.
Everything we do is tailored to local conditions. Arlington heat, intense summer sun, and occasional heavy storms are hard on asphalt and paint. We select materials, profiles, and coatings that handle expansion, UV exposure, and fast runoff, so your investment lasts and does not start breaking apart after one hot season.
From a simple speed bump addition near a school cut‑through to a coordinated system of curbs, bollards, and wheel stops in a large lot, we focus on long term function and low maintenance rather than quick surface fixes.
How Our Speed Bump Installation Process Works
When you call Precision Asphalt Arlington for speed bump installation, we start with measurements and traffic data, not just a guess. We confirm lane widths, turning radii, existing grades, and drainage paths, then we discuss the target speed you want to enforce, usually 10 to 15 mph for lots and 20 mph for internal drive lanes.
For asphalt speed bumps, we saw cut and clean the existing pavement edges where needed, so the new material bonds and does not crumble at the joints. We apply a tack coat to promote adhesion, then place hot mix asphalt and compact it in lifts with a roller and hand tampers. Profiles are usually 3 to 4 inches high at the center, with a smooth 3 to 4 foot taper, which slows vehicles without creating a harsh impact.
If your site is better suited for prefabricated rubber or plastic speed bumps, such as where future reconfiguration is likely, we core drill or anchor into the existing pavement at precise intervals. We use corrosion resistant anchors and torque them to specification to prevent loosening. Sections are joined tightly so they do not rattle or shift.
After forming or anchoring the bump, we let the asphalt cool or confirm all fasteners are tight, then apply high visibility striping. In Arlington we generally recommend reflective yellow or white stripes with glass bead additive so the bump is visible at night and during heavy rain. We coordinate the work to keep at least one access route open and, for busy sites, can perform key steps during off hours to limit disruption.
Curbs, Wheel Stops, and Site Control Details
Well planned curbs and asphalt accessories keep vehicles where they belong and protect landscaping, buildings, and pedestrians. Precision Asphalt Arlington installs both poured in place concrete curbs and extruded asphalt curbs, depending on the structural demands and your budget.
For new concrete curbs, we set forms carefully to maintain consistent height, usually 6 inches above pavement, and we tie in rebar or wire mesh where needed for added strength. Concrete is placed with a specific mix design that handles Arlington temperature swings, then finished with smooth edges that are less likely to chip. Control joints are cut at regular intervals to reduce random cracking.
Extruded asphalt curbs are a good fit where you want to separate driving lanes from landscaped islands without the cost of full concrete work. We run a curb machine along a prepared asphalt edge, then hand finish transitions at drive entries and accessible routes. These are especially common in industrial yards and long internal roads.
Wheel stops (parking bumpers) are another critical detail. We securely anchor precast concrete or recycled rubber stops into the pavement, aligning them to keep bumpers from hitting walls or sidewalks. We space them to accommodate local vehicle mix, including larger pickups that are very common in Arlington lots, so doors can open without hitting adjacent cars while keeping vehicles out of pedestrian space.
Design Options and Compliance Considerations
Safety features must slow vehicles without causing new hazards or code problems. Precision Asphalt Arlington helps you balance driver comfort, emergency access, and local requirements.
Speed bump height, width, and spacing are adjusted according to the setting. Residential private drives may use lower, longer speed tables that feel less abrupt. Commercial parking lots often benefit from shorter spacing to prevent drivers from accelerating between bumps. We avoid placing bumps on curves where visibility is limited or where abrupt braking might cause rear end collisions.
We also pay close attention to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) routes and fire access. We never place speed bumps across marked accessible routes, and we coordinate with posted fire lane markings and turning radii so fire trucks and ambulances can still maneuver. If your property is near schools or city facilities, we can take into account any specific City of Arlington guidelines that may apply.
Color and striping patterns are another design choice. In shaded areas or under canopies, we may recommend wider reflective stripes, raised pavement markers, or vertical signage to improve visibility. Where aesthetics are important, such as office parks, we can integrate curb colors and bump markings with your existing scheme while still ensuring high contrast for safety.
Costs, Lifespan, and Common Problems We Prevent
Owners in Arlington often ask what drives the cost of speed bump installation and related accessories. The main factors are the number of bumps, the choice between asphalt and prefabricated materials, site access, and any repairs required to the existing pavement before installation. It is rarely worth installing a new bump on top of cracked or saturated asphalt, since movement underneath will shorten the life of the new work.
Asphalt speed bumps usually cost less per linear foot than high quality rubber systems, especially when we are already on site for paving or repairs. Rubber or plastic units, however, can be removed or relocated, which can be attractive for temporary setups around construction phases or changing traffic patterns.
Common problems we help property owners avoid include bumps that are too tall or sharply shaped, which can cause vehicle damage and complaints, and poor drainage that leads to standing water on the uphill side of a bump or against a curb. During planning, we shoot elevations to ensure water can still find a clean path to inlets, scuppers, or street gutters. When necessary, we incorporate small drainage notches or adjust curb alignments to keep water moving.
We also address visibility issues from the start. Many older lots in Arlington have faded bumps and curbs that drivers do not see until they hit them. We use durable traffic coatings and schedule restriping when we know the surface is clean and dry, which improves adhesion and reduces how often you must repaint in our harsh summers.
Why Local Experience Matters for Your Arlington Property
Speed bumps, curbs, and asphalt accessories perform best when they match real world driving habits and weather, not just a generic diagram. Precision Asphalt Arlington crews have worked on everything from small church parking areas in older neighborhoods to large retail centers and industrial yards near I 20 and State Highway 360, so we understand the specific challenges of local traffic.
Arlington sees a mix of daily commuter traffic, event crowds for stadiums and entertainment venues, delivery trucks, and large pickup trucks. We design features that can stand up to heavier axles and tight maneuvering without breaking down prematurely. For example, in areas with frequent truck traffic we may reinforce curbs, lengthen transitions on speed tables, and avoid sharp corner placements that invite tire climb and cracking.
Communication is central to how we work. Before we mobilize, we help you plan temporary signage, cones, and detours so customers, tenants, or employees know what to expect. For properties that operate late hours, such as restaurants or warehouses, we can phase work during lower traffic windows so key drive lanes remain open.
When the job is complete, we walk the site with you and point out any maintenance steps that will keep your new features in good shape, such as avoiding snow plow impacts on curbs if applicable, keeping drain inlets clear so water does not sit against bumps, and scheduling periodic inspections. Our goal is that every speed bump installation, curb, or accessory we put in place continues to work quietly in the background, keeping people and property safer for years.
