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Reliable, professional speed bump installation in Lubbock, TX from Precision Asphalt Lubbock. Contact us today for a free on-site estimate.
Precision Asphalt Lubbock provides professional speed bump installation throughout Lubbock, TX, Texas and the surrounding area. Our licensed, insured crew delivers safe, clean, on-time work with a free estimate before anything begins. Call (806) 230-5982 or request your free quote.
Speed bump installation tailored to Lubbock traffic and weather
Speed bumps only work if they are sized and placed correctly for the traffic using your property. At Precision Asphalt Lubbock, we start every speed bump installation by walking the site with you and watching how vehicles move through the lot. We note where drivers tend to cut through, where near misses have happened, and what kind of vehicles use the area most often, such as passenger cars, pickups, delivery trucks, or emergency vehicles.
For commercial lots, apartments, and schools, we usually recommend rounded asphalt speed bumps that are 3 to 4 inches high with a smooth taper. That height slows traffic without dragging bumpers or snow plows. On private roads and warehouse yards with heavier trucks, we may adjust the profile and spacing to avoid suspension damage and cargo shift. We also measure drainage patterns so the bump does not create a water dam during Lubbock’s heavy summer storms.
Once we set the locations and dimensions, we mark out the bump and cut or grind the existing asphalt if needed to tie in cleanly. We then install and compact hot mix asphalt in lifts, shaping the bump with lutes and steel rollers so there are no sharp edges that can break down early. Proper compaction is what keeps a speed bump from crumbling or rutting after a few seasons of West Texas temperature swings.
We finish with striping and high visibility markings so drivers see the bump well before they reach it, even at night. On higher risk areas like school drop off lanes, we often recommend reflective thermoplastic or traffic grade paint combined with signage. Every speed bump installation is checked for smooth transitions at the start and end so low vehicles do not bottom out and water can still run across the pavement.
Curbs, wheel stops, and edge control that protect your asphalt
Curbs and other asphalt accessories are not just for looks. In Lubbock’s flat terrain, curbs play a big role in where stormwater goes and how long your pavement lasts. Precision Asphalt Lubbock installs both extruded concrete curbs and asphalt curbs, depending on your budget and how the site will be used.
For parking lots that see shopping carts, heavy pickups, and oil field trucks, we often recommend concrete parking curbs and perimeter curbs. Concrete stands up better to repeated hits and scraping. We anchor wheel stops with rebar pins drilled into the asphalt base so they do not slide or twist out of line. For loading docks and warehouse areas, we sometimes use taller bump curbs or reinforced wheel stops to keep trailers from backing into buildings.
Asphalt curbs are a good fit when we are already overlaying or building a new lot and you want a continuous raised edge at a lower cost. We place and compact hot mix along the edge, then shape the curb with specialized tools to create a uniform height and slope. A properly built asphalt curb will keep vehicles off landscaping and direct water into drains instead of letting it run into building entrances.
Before any curb work, we check the existing slope of your lot with a level and grade rod. In Lubbock, poorly sloped parking lots are a common problem, and adding curbs without understanding drainage can trap water and speed up asphalt failure. We adjust curb gaps, scuppers, and low points so rain can move where it should, even in a quick downpour.
Asphalt accessories that improve safety and traffic flow
Beyond speed bumps and curbs, there are other small projects that make a big difference in how your property works day to day. Precision Asphalt Lubbock installs bollards, concrete pads, ramps, and ADA related asphalt work so your site is safer and easier to navigate.
Bollards protect gas meters, storefront windows, and loading dock doors from vehicle impact. We core drill through the pavement and set steel bollards in concrete footings at the correct depth, then fill them with concrete or foam depending on your needs. We can leave them safety yellow or add sleeves so they are easier to maintain.
For dumpster areas and high wear locations where heavy trucks turn their wheels while stopped, we often suggest small concrete pads tied into the surrounding asphalt. This keeps the softer asphalt from shoving and rutting under truck tires. The transition from asphalt to concrete is detailed so water does not seep into joints and cause early cracking during freeze and thaw.
Accessibility is another place where small asphalt changes matter. We build asphalt transitions to concrete handicap ramps, adjust slopes near entrances, and install tactile warning tiles where required. Lubbock inspections focus closely on accessible routes, so getting the slopes, widths, and transitions right on the first try saves rework and fines.
What affects the cost of speed bumps, curbs, and accessories
Most customers in Lubbock want to know why one quote for speed bump installation or curb work is higher than another. The main cost drivers are material type, site prep, access, and how much traffic control is needed to keep people safe while the work is going on.
Material choices matter. Concrete curbs and wheel stops cost more up front than asphalt bumps or asphalt curbs, but they often last longer under frequent impact. If you are on a tighter budget, we can suggest where asphalt accessories are fine and where it pays to upgrade to concrete. For speed bumps, the price changes with length, height, and whether we are tying into new pavement or cutting into old, cracked asphalt that needs patching first.
Site prep is another factor. Installing a speed bump over a failing base is a waste of money, because the bump will move and crack with the old asphalt. When we estimate a job, Precision Asphalt Lubbock cores or probes the pavement where needed to see if the base is solid. If we find soft spots or pumping fines, we will include base repair so the new work actually lasts.
Working in active lots in Lubbock, such as medical offices on 50th Street or busy retail centers, usually means after hours work or phased closures. Traffic control, cones, barricades, and sometimes flaggers add to the cost but keep customers and vehicles away from hot asphalt and wet concrete. We walk through a lane closure plan with you so you know exactly what to expect.
Finally, coatings and markings add a smaller but important cost. Reflective paint, thermoplastic, and ADA markings all improve safety and compliance. We only use traffic grade products that hold up to UV and heat, which is critical in the West Texas sun.
Why local experience matters for these smaller projects
Speed bumps, curbs, and asphalt accessories might seem simple, but they can create bigger problems if they are not planned with local conditions in mind. In Lubbock, we deal with high heat, strong sun, dust, and quick storms that can dump a lot of water on flat lots. Precision Asphalt Lubbock has seen what happens when bumps block drainage paths, wheel stops are set on crumbling asphalt, or curbs trap water at building entrances.
Local knowledge shows up in details like when we schedule work. In mid summer, we often start early in the morning so hot mix asphalt does not skin over too fast and so striping cures correctly before the pavement surface gets extremely hot. We also watch the forecast closely, because a surprise storm hitting fresh striping or uncured concrete can ruin a day’s work.
We also understand how local drivers behave. In student housing areas near Texas Tech, we may space speed bumps closer together to keep speeds down between bumps. In industrial yards with a lot of 18 wheelers, we keep turning paths wide and place curbs and bollards where they protect buildings without forcing tight turns that tear up the pavement.
Before you hire anyone for speed bump installation or curb work, ask how they handle drainage checks, base repairs, and traffic control. Ask for examples of similar projects in Lubbock, not just photos from another city with different weather and soil. We are glad to walk you through previous local jobs, talk honestly about what will and will not work on your property, and put together a plan that fits your site instead of using a one size fits all layout.
