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Serving Cartersville & Surrounding Areas

What Is Asphalt Grading?

The Foundation Of Durable Pavement

Asphalt grading is the precise shaping and leveling of the subgrade and aggregate base to meet engineered elevations, cross-slopes, and crown. It establishes the drainage paths, load-bearing uniformity, and surface tolerances that paving relies on to achieve proper thickness and long-term performance.

Done correctly, grading prevents standing water, rutting, and premature cracking by directing runoff away from traffic lanes and structures. It also sets accurate transitions to curbs, inlets, entrances, and ADA-compliant areas, helping ensure smooth tie-ins, consistent mat thickness, and a pavement that lasts.

Proven Steps For A Flawless Base

Eric Smith Asphalt Paving begins with evaluation, survey control, and soil characterization to understand bearing capacity and drainage needs. We clear and strip organics, establish benchmarks, rough-grade the subgrade, and compact in uniform lifts while controlling moisture to target density for a stable foundation.

Next, we install and fine-grade the aggregate base to plan thickness, shaping the crown and cross-slope for reliable runoff. Laser- or GPS-guided equipment refines final elevations, followed by proof-rolling, density verification, and tolerance checks so the surface is immediately ready for paving with minimal corrections.

Precision Tools That Protect Your Investment

We use laser receivers and GPS/3D machine control to achieve tight tolerances across the entire project, minimizing high and low spots and ensuring cross-slopes typically in the 1–2% range for parking areas and appropriate crowns for roadways. This technology delivers uniformity that manual methods struggle to match.

Our quality program includes proof-rolling to reveal soft areas, in-place density testing, and moisture control to meet project specifications. Grade is verified against digital models and benchmarks with rover checks and straightedge/level tests, confirming surface tolerances and drainage before paving proceeds.

If soils are weak or moisture-sensitive, we offer solutions like undercut and backfill, geotextiles or geogrids, and lime or cement stabilization to improve bearing capacity. We also implement erosion control during construction and document each step so you have a clear record of compliance and quality.

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Tailored Grading Solutions For Your Area

Projects benefit from a contractor who understands Cartersville weather patterns and native soils; we account for heavy rain events and clay-heavy profiles by building reliable cross-slopes, crowns, and positive drainage away from structures and pedestrian areas.

Eric Smith Asphalt Paving streamlines scheduling, mobilization, and coordination to meet local expectations in Cartersville, whether you manage a commercial lot, a private drive, or a community roadway. Our crews minimize downtime and phase work to keep your property accessible.

We provide clear estimates, on-site consultations, and maintenance guidance tailored to Cartersville conditions so your pavement performs as designed. From first survey to final fine grade, our team aligns with local standards and delivers a surface ready for smooth, long-lasting asphalt.

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