Mountain View blacktop and lot removal
Asphalt and Parking Lot Removal in Mountain View
We remove asphalt parking lots, private roads and driveways by grinding or breaking it out, and send the material to recyclers. The base is left ready for new paving, buildings or landscaping.
Parking Lot Removal for Mountain View Redevelopment
Acres of blacktop came with Mountain View's older office land. In North Bayshore and East Whisman, a single campus can have acres of asphalt around low buildings. When those parcels are redeveloped for housing, new offices or parks, the parking goes first or right after the buildings.
Smaller lots matter too. Apartment buildings, motels and strip retail along El Camino Real and Rengstorff Avenue have their own paved lots and drive aisles, which come out when those parcels become rowhouses or townhomes. These jobs are tighter, with neighbors and streets close by.
Asphalt Grinding vs Full Removal
Grinding, also called milling, uses a machine to remove the top layer of asphalt. It is used when the base underneath is in good shape and a new surface is going down. The ground asphalt is reusable as recycled material.
Full removal breaks out the entire asphalt layer, and often the base rock below, with excavators and loaders. That is used for redevelopment, where the site will be graded for new buildings, or where the base has failed. On some jobs we combine both: grinding where new paving will go and full removal where buildings will stand.
Curbs, gutters, concrete islands, light pole bases and buried utilities in parking lots are removed at the same time, and the concrete goes for recycling separately.
Asphalt Recycling and Environmental Care
Asphalt is highly recyclable. Milled or broken blacktop is hauled to plants that reprocess it into base material or mix it back into fresh paving. We keep asphalt separate from concrete, soil and trash so it qualifies for recycling, and track loads for CALGreen and city reporting.
Mountain View is close to the bay, and storm drains lead to creeks and the baylands. During asphalt removal we protect storm drain inlets, keep dust and fines off the street, and sweep public streets so material does not wash into drains.
Residential Driveway Asphalt Removal in Mountain View
Not every asphalt job is a campus lot. Plenty of Mountain View houses, especially ranch homes in Waverly Park and older places in Rex Manor, have blacktop driveways that have cracked, sunk or been patched so many times they no longer drain. Owners pull them out to put in concrete, pavers or a permeable surface that lets rain soak in instead of running to the gutter.
A driveway job is small but sits right against the house, the garage slab, the neighbor's fence and the city sidewalk. We cut a clean edge where the asphalt meets anything that stays, break it out with a compact machine, and leave the base graded for the new surface. The apron at the street needs the city's sign-off if it is being changed.
What Drives Asphalt Removal Cost in Mountain View
Square footage and depth of the pavement come first. Thin residential drives are quick; thick campus lots with several layers of overlay take more time. Base rock removal, buried utilities, curbs and light pole bases add to the work.
Access and timing matter. A lot that must stay partly open for an occupied building is done in phases with traffic control, while an empty redevelopment site can be cleared in one go. Distance to recycling outlets and the number of truckloads also shape the price.
Mountain View Asphalt Removal Scope, Line by Line
Grinding or Full Asphalt Removal
We choose the method that fits the project, grinding for repaving or full removal for redevelopment, or a mix across one site.
Parking Lot Curbs, Islands and Bases
Curbs, planter islands, wheel stops and light pole bases are removed along with the asphalt, with concrete sent to recyclers.
Storm Drain Protection During Asphalt Removal
Inlets are covered, streets are swept, and dust is controlled so asphalt fines stay out of drains that lead toward the bay.
Recycled Asphalt and Load Records
Removed asphalt goes to recycling plants, and you get load records for CALGreen and city diversion reports.
Asphalt Removal: Job Site Photos
Asphalt and Parking Lot Removal Across Mountain View
Demolition FAQs
Mountain View Parking Lot Removal FAQ
Can removed asphalt be recycled?
Yes. Clean asphalt is one of the most recycled construction materials. It becomes recycled base or new paving.
How many days does it take to clear a Mountain View parking lot?
A small lot can be done in a day or two. Large campus lots can take weeks, especially if phased around an occupied building.
Does tearing out a parking lot need its own city permit?
If the removal is part of a demolition or redevelopment, it is covered under that permit. Work in the public right of way, like driveway aprons, needs a city encroachment permit.
Can you remove a residential asphalt driveway?
Yes. Residential driveways are removed and recycled the same way, often before new concrete, pavers or permeable paving.
Should I grind or fully remove an old driveway?
If the base is solid and you are repaving with asphalt, grinding the top may be enough. If the driveway has sunk, cracked through or is being replaced with concrete or pavers, full removal is the better route. We check the base before recommending either.
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Price an Asphalt or Parking Lot Removal in Mountain View
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