Get the Foundation Right From Day One
With a career built inside the paving industry — including years as a supervisor at a regional paving company — LMA founder Brent Scelson understood something most contractors overlook: the biggest mistakes happen before the asphalt ever gets laid. LMA Paving and Sealcoating brings that hard-earned knowledge to every new construction paving project across Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, MS, and Slidell, LA.
We work with developers, general contractors, and property owners to deliver new asphalt surfaces that are specified correctly, graded properly, and built to perform for decades. Licensed through the Mississippi State Board of Contractors (#25749-MC), we approach every new construction project with a precision and accountability that shortcuts-oriented contractors simply can’t match.
What Is New Construction Paving?
New construction paving refers to the installation of asphalt on a previously unpaved site — a ground-up project where no existing pavement is being repaired, overlaid, or replaced. This includes new commercial developments, parking lots built from raw ground, industrial facility surfaces, access roads, and any other paved area being created for the first time.
Because there is no existing pavement to inform grading decisions, new construction requires especially careful attention to subbase engineering, drainage design, and material depth specifications. Getting this right determines how the surface performs over its entire lifespan.
New Construction Paving Applications
- Commercial Parking Lots – New lots for retail centers, office parks, restaurants, and multi-tenant commercial properties throughout the Gulf Coast region.
- Industrial Facility Surfaces – High-load paving for warehouse yards, staging areas, and industrial access routes that require greater asphalt depth and density.
- Access Roads and Drive Lanes – New paved entry and exit routes for commercial developments and private facilities.
- Mixed-Use Development Sites – Coordinating paving timelines with other trades on active construction projects to keep development schedules on track.
- Religious and Institutional Properties – Churches, schools, and municipal properties requiring new paved parking and access areas.
Our New Construction Paving Process
New construction paving is not a job where you arrive, dump asphalt, and leave. Every phase builds on the one before it — and LMA treats each step with the same care we would want if it were our own property.
- Site and Scope Review – We review project plans, assess soil and drainage conditions, and produce an accurate job scope with no padding and no surprises.
- Subgrade Preparation – The native soil is graded, compacted, and evaluated for stability. Any weak or unstable areas are addressed before aggregate base goes down.
- Aggregate Base Installation – A properly graded and compacted aggregate base layer provides the structural foundation that supports your asphalt for years.
- Hot Mix Asphalt Installation – We apply hot mix asphalt at the correct depth and lift thickness for your specific traffic load and use case.
- Compaction and Finish Rolling – Multiple compaction passes ensure density, smoothness, and resistance to rutting and cracking under load.
- Final Grade Verification – We confirm drainage slopes and surface uniformity before signing off. We won’t leave until the job is done the right way.
Benefits of New Construction Paving in Gulfport and Biloxi
The Mississippi Gulf Coast presents specific conditions that every new construction paving project must account for — high humidity, heavy seasonal rainfall, and coastal temperature swings that stress pavement more than inland climates. Building it right from the start pays off.
- Engineered for Local Conditions – We understand how Gulf Coast weather and soil conditions affect long-term pavement performance and build accordingly.
- Fewer Early Repairs – Proper installation eliminates the premature cracking, rutting, and drainage failures that follow rushed or under-specified work.
- Code and ADA Compliance – New construction paving is designed to meet current drainage, grading, and accessibility standards from the first day of use.
- Predictable Long-Term Cost – Quality new construction paving can last 20–30 years with routine maintenance, making it a predictable and manageable long-term asset.
Why Choose LMA Paving and Sealcoating
We’ve been in construction our whole lives, and there is nothing more important than your reputation and standing in the community you serve. That’s not a marketing line — it’s how LMA was built and how we operate on every site.
- Licensed and Qualified – MS State Board of Contractors License #25749-MC. We meet the legal and professional standards required for commercial construction paving in Mississippi.
- Supervisory-Level Experience – Our founder spent years managing paving crews before launching LMA. That operational knowledge directly improves how we plan and execute new construction projects.
- Accurate Job Scopes – We will not inflate a scope or recommend work you don’t need. You get exactly what your project requires — nothing more, nothing less.
- Serving the Gulf Coast Since 2018 – Eight years of completed projects across Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, and Slidell have earned us a reputation we protect on every job.
- We Deliver on Our Promises – Our commitment is simple: you will always get exactly what you asked for, done the right way.
New Construction Paving FAQs
How long does a new construction paving project take?
Timeline depends on the size of the site, subbase conditions, and project complexity. A standard commercial parking lot can often be completed in one to several days once subgrade work is finished. We provide realistic timelines upfront so you can coordinate other trades and project schedules accordingly.
How deep should asphalt be for a new commercial surface?
Standard commercial parking lots typically require 2–3 inches of compacted asphalt over a 6–8 inch compacted aggregate base. High-traffic or heavy-load applications require greater depth. We specify the correct cross-section for your site after reviewing soil conditions and intended use.
Related Services
Complete your commercial development with our full range of paving services:
- Parking Lot Paving – Specialized commercial lot paving for retail, office, and multi-tenant properties built for high-traffic use.
- Asphalt Paving – Our core paving service covering the full range of commercial asphalt installation needs across the Gulf Coast.
- Striping – Complete your new surface with professional line striping for ADA compliance, traffic flow, and professional appearance.
- Sealcoating – Protect your new investment with sealcoating applied within the first year to extend pavement life significantly.
Start Your New Construction Paving Project in Gulfport, MS
LMA Paving and Sealcoating works with developers, general contractors, and commercial property owners throughout Gulfport, Biloxi, Ocean Springs, MS, and Slidell, LA. If you have a site that needs paving from the ground up, we’ll give you an honest assessment and an accurate scope — no fluff, no inflated numbers.
Call 228-305-0195 or Contact Us to schedule your free on-site consultation. We show up, we listen, and we build it right.
