Commercial Asphalt Milling & Pulverizing

Remove Damaged Pavement. Rebuild from the Base. Extend the Life of Your Lot.

When your asphalt surface is deteriorating but the base is still salvageable, milling and pulverizing offer cost-effective alternatives to full removal and replacement. At Total Paving & Brick Services, we use both methods—depending on the condition of your pavement—to prepare your surface for resurfacing or reconstruction, saving you time and money.

Our team will evaluate your lot and recommend the best approach to restore structural integrity, drainage, and curb appeal without overbuilding or overspending.

What’s the Difference?

Milling is the controlled removal of the asphalt surface to a specified depth—usually 1″ to 3″—while leaving the base intact. It’s typically followed by a new asphalt overlay.

Pulverizing (also called full-depth reclamation) goes deeper. It grinds the asphalt and part of the base together to create a new, re-graded sub-base. It’s ideal for severely failed surfaces or uneven grading.

Why Choose Total Paving?

  • Honest Assessment – We’ll tell you whether you need milling, pulverizing, or full replacement

  • Surface Restoration Experts – Our crews ensure a clean, compacted surface ready for new paving

  • Integrated Paving Services – We handle everything from prep to final overlay

  • Proper Equipment – We use commercial-grade milling machines and pulverizers to meet project scale

  • Drainage & Grading Focus – Every job includes slope review and correction to eliminate water issues

When to Mill

  • Asphalt surface is cracked or worn, but base is solid
  • You want to add a new overlay without raising curb height
  • Goal is to extend life of pavement without full reconstruction
  • Ideal for parking lots, drive lanes, and street resurfacing

When to Pulverize

  • Asphalt surface is cracked or worn, but base is solid
  • You want to add a new overlay without raising curb height
  • Goal is to extend life of pavement without full reconstruction
  • Ideal for parking lots, drive lanes, and street resurfacing

What’s Included in Our Milling & Pulverizing Services

Each project begins with a pavement inspection and grade evaluation. From there:

If milling:

  • Mill existing asphalt to the required depth
  • Remove and haul away material (or recycle onsite if applicable)
  • Sweep and prepare surface for overlay or paving

If pulverizing:

  • Grind asphalt and base together to full-depth
  • Re-grade and compact the new base layer
  • Fine-tune slopes for drainage
  • Prepare for new paving or concrete surfacing

We’ll work with you to determine the right depth, finish, and schedule based on your property’s usage and long-term needs.

Seamless Integration with New Paving

Milling and pulverizing are often the first steps in a larger resurfacing or reconstruction plan. We coordinate the entire project—base prep, paving, striping, and compliance—so you only need one contractor.

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Total Paving delivers asphalt and concrete solutions engineered to handle heavy loads, high traffic, and zero-margin-for-error environments.

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Total Paving partners with dealerships across Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin to deliver asphalt and concrete solutions that reflect your brand’s professionalism, showcase your inventory, and enhance the customer experience.

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Total Paving provides robust, high-performance paving solutions for distribution centers, fulfillment warehouses, and trucking facilities across Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin.

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Total Paving works with golf courses, tennis clubs, and country clubs throughout Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin to deliver high-end paving solutions that enhance curb appeal, improve member experience, and withstand daily use from guests, carts, and maintenance vehicles.

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Total Paving works with hospitals, clinics, and medical campuses throughout Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin to deliver paving solutions that support high traffic, ADA accessibility, and a welcoming environment.

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Total Paving partners with HOAs, property managers, and multi-family developers across Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin to provide clean, organized, and long-lasting paving solutions that enhance curb appeal and reduce maintenance headaches.

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Total Paving partners with hotels, resorts, and event venues across Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin to deliver clean, safe, and attractive paving that reflects the quality of your guest experience.

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Total Paving partners with developers, HOAs, municipalities, and property owners across Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin to deliver dependable, long-lasting private roads and new construction paving.

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Total Paving partners with office complexes and corporate properties to deliver clean, safe, and professional asphalt and concrete solutions that reflect your brand.

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Total Paving partners with schools, government facilities, and municipal sites throughout Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin to deliver high-quality asphalt and concrete solutions that support heavy use and strict standards.

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Total Paving partners with shopping malls and retail centers across Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin to deliver clean, safe, and functional surfaces that elevate the customer journey.

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Total Paving helps sports facilities across Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin maintain safe, efficient, and professional grounds.

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Need a Reliable Partner for Your Commercial Paving Needs?

With years of experience serving businesses, municipalities, and facilities across Northern Illinois and Southeastern Wisconsin, our team understands what it takes to build and maintain safe, durable, and visually appealing surfaces. Whether you’re planning a new project or need dependable ongoing maintenance, we’re here to help—on time, on budget, and built to last.