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Control traffic and improve safety with professional speed bump installation in Englewood, CO. We install asphalt and preformed bumps, curbs, wheel stops, and other accessories that guide vehicles and protect pedestrians. Proper placement and sizing help calm speeds without creating unnecessary disruption.
Precision Asphalt Denver provides professional speed bump installation throughout Englewood, CO, Colorado and the surrounding area. Our licensed, insured crew delivers safe, clean, on-time work with a free estimate before anything begins. Call (720) 807-8328 or request your free quote.
Practical Speed Control & Site Safety In Englewood
Parking lots and private drives in Englewood take a beating from temperature swings, UV exposure, and snow removal. When drivers cut through too fast, you also deal with near misses, liability concerns, and complaints from tenants or customers. Precision Asphalt Denver installs and repairs speed bumps, curbs, and related asphalt accessories built around how properties in this part of Colorado are actually used.
Instead of dropping in a one size fits all product, we look at traffic patterns, grades, drainage, and snow plow routes before we propose anything. A multi tenant office lot off South Broadway needs a different layout than a small HOA drive near Belleview and Federal. Our goal is to slow vehicles where you need it, protect your asphalt investment, and keep maintenance realistic for Englewood conditions.
We work directly with property managers, HOAs, schools, churches, and small business owners. You get clear recommendations in plain language, drawings when needed, and costs tied to real field measurements, not guesswork from satellite photos.
How Speed Bump Installation Actually Works
A solid speed bump installation starts with layout. We walk the site with you, mark proposed locations with paint, and confirm that emergency vehicles, delivery trucks, and customers can still navigate without bottoming out. We also check that the bump will not push water toward buildings or pond in the middle of your drive during a spring melt.
Most Englewood properties choose one of two options: hot mix asphalt speed bumps that are shaped and compacted on site, or preformed rubber or plastic units that bolt to existing pavement. Asphalt is better if you are repaving or want a permanent, lower profile look that blends into the lot. Bolt down units make sense if you want removability or have older asphalt you are not ready to replace.
For asphalt speed bumps, we begin by cleaning and tack coating the existing pavement so the new material bonds properly. We place hot mix, shape the bump to a consistent height and slope, then compact it with a roller or plate compactor. We typically stripe the top with reflective yellow or white to meet visibility expectations and local norms. On older lots, we may saw cut and remove a thin section first so the finished bump does not sit excessively high.
For bolt down products, we mark the outline, drill into the existing asphalt or concrete, and install rated anchors. We snug every fastener to manufacturer torque specs so the unit does not wobble or loosen under truck traffic. Gaps at the ends are sealed so water and debris do not undermine the area. Traffic can usually use the area again within an hour.
In winter prone areas like Englewood, we plan the shape and location to work with your snow plow contractor. We can taper leading edges more gently or set break lines so plows can ride over without tearing the bump apart. We also advise on setting plow blade height to protect new work.
Curbs, Wheel Stops, and Asphalt Accessories That Hold Up Here
Curbs and accessories do more than make a parking lot look finished. They control water, keep vehicles off landscaping, and protect sidewalks and building fronts. Precision Asphalt Denver installs extruded concrete curbs, asphalt curbs, and pre cast wheel stops tailored to Englewood traffic and drainage.
Extruded concrete curbs are common along drives and perimeter edges. We place them on a compacted base, form them with a curb machine, and finish them by hand at transitions and in tight radiuses. Control joints are cut to manage cracking, which is unavoidable in Colorado freeze thaw cycles. Where plow damage is a concern, we may thicken or slightly modify the profile.
Asphalt curbs are often used where flexibility and speed of installation are more important than a crisp concrete look, such as along internal islands in a retail lot. We place and compact hot mix while it is workable, then immediately seal edges that will see a lot of water. These curbs can be repaired easily during future paving work.
Wheel stops, bollard sleeves, sign posts, and drainage inlets round out most accessory packages. We drill and anchor wheel stops so they stay in place but allow replacement of a single damaged unit if needed. Sign posts are set in concrete footings below frost depth so they do not lean after a winter of saturated soils and freeze.
We often coordinate curbs and accessories with new striping so stall depths, ADA spaces, and pedestrian paths all line up. This planning stage is where many projects go wrong; we prevent issues by measuring your actual lot, not relying on old drawings that no longer match what is in the field.
What Affects Cost For Speed Bumps, Curbs, and Accessories
Pricing for speed bump installation and related work in Englewood depends on several practical factors, not just the length of the bump. The main cost drivers are site condition, access, material choice, and how much prep work is needed.
If your existing asphalt is oxidized, cracked, or rutted, we may need to patch or strengthen an area before placing an asphalt bump or anchoring a bolt down product. Installing on a weak base just means the bump will shift or crumble, which costs more in the long run. Likewise, curbs installed on poor subgrade will settle and open gaps that collect water and ice.
Material and type matter. Asphalt and concrete are priced by ton or yard, plus forming and finishing time. Rubber or composite units have a higher material cost per foot but can save on labor and allow future reconfiguration. Accessories like wheel stops, bollards, and signage add smaller individual costs that can add up across a large lot.
Access can change productivity. If crews can stage equipment near the work area and keep traffic away for a few hours, we move quickly. Tight sites, active drive thrus, or properties that must remain open all day may require phasing, extra traffic control, or night work. We spell this out in the proposal so you understand exactly what you are paying for.
We also factor in finishing items. Reflective striping on speed bumps, painting of curb faces, and installation of reflective delineators or signs all add visibility and safety. These items are low cost compared to potential accidents, so we typically recommend them, especially around schools, medical offices, and senior housing.
Common Local Issues And How Precision Asphalt Denver Handles Them
Englewood properties face a combination of intense sun, freezing nights, and snow plows. Each of these can shorten the life of poorly planned speed bumps and curbs. We design and install with those specific stressors in mind.
Sun and altitude dry out asphalt faster here than in many other markets. For speed bumps that means we recommend a slightly richer mix or a surface sealer where appropriate, particularly in south facing entrances with little shade. We also pay attention to joint details so UV and water do not open up cracks right where your bump meets existing pavement.
Freeze thaw cycles are brutal on curbs and wheel stops. Water that sits along the base of a curb will expand and contract, breaking bonds and popping pieces loose. We grade and compact shoulders properly and, when needed, cut small relief channels so water has somewhere to go instead of sitting against concrete all winter.
Snow plows are the number one destroyer of speed bumps if they are not placed and shaped correctly. Before we install, we ask who plows the lot and how they typically run their routes. In some cases, it makes sense to place permanent bumps only where plows can lift or angle blades easily, and to use removable bolt down units in other stretches during the non snow season.
We also see many DIY or bargain installs where bumps are scattered randomly, are too high, or are placed too close together, which frustrates drivers and may violate good practice guidelines. When we are called in to fix these, we often saw cut and remove the worst offenders, then redesign a more effective layout with fewer, properly spaced devices that actually slow traffic without creating a gauntlet.
Every recommendation we make comes from work we have already done across Englewood, Sheridan, and the south metro area. We know where cities are stricter on access, what fire departments prefer, and how local users react to different designs.
What To Expect When You Hire Precision Asphalt Denver
Our process is simple and focused on minimizing disruption. It starts with a site visit and a conversation about your problems: speeding, tight corners, drainage, or property damage. We walk the lot, take measurements and photos, and ask about your busiest hours and how deliveries and plows run.
Next, Precision Asphalt Denver sends a written proposal that outlines the number and type of speed bumps, curb or wheel stop quantities, accessory locations, prep work, and traffic control. Where it helps, we include a simple sketch or overlay on your existing layout. Everything is line itemed so you can see what each part of the work costs.
On installation day, we set up cones and signage, meet with your on site contact, and confirm which areas must stay open. We complete saw cutting, milling, and patching first, then build speed bumps, curbs, and accessory foundations. Striping and painting are usually last so traffic does not track through wet paint.
Most small to mid size properties in Englewood can be completed in a single day or a couple of short phases. We clean the site, remove debris, and walk the work with you before leaving. You will know when you can reopen to full traffic and what basic maintenance is recommended.
If you are planning a larger resurfacing project in the future, we can also phase in speed control and curbing in a way that will not be wasted when the larger work is done. The goal is to get you functional, durable improvements now without boxing you in later.
