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Control traffic and protect pedestrians with speed bump installation in Colorado Springs, CO. We install asphalt speed humps, curbs, wheel stops, and other accessories that improve safety and guide vehicles around your property.
Precision Asphalt Colorado Springs provides professional speed bump installation throughout Colorado Springs, CO, Colorado and the surrounding area. Our licensed, insured crew delivers safe, clean, on-time work with a free estimate before anything begins. Call (719) 722-2508 or request your free quote.
Speed bump installation and asphalt accessories for Colorado Springs properties
Precision Asphalt Colorado Springs installs and repairs speed bumps, curbs, and related asphalt accessories for commercial, municipal, and private properties across the Pikes Peak region. Our focus is practical: slow vehicles where you actually have risk, protect edges that are taking damage, and keep your pavement layout readable in all seasons.
In Colorado Springs, speed bump design needs to match actual traffic. Apartment drives, church lots, schools, HOA streets, and warehouse yards all have different vehicle types and target speeds. We start by asking about who uses the area, what you are trying to slow, and where near misses or accidents have happened. From there we recommend specific bump profiles, spacing, and markings that make sense for your site instead of copying a generic layout from somewhere else.
For curbs and accessories, we look at how water runs through the property, how snow is pushed and piled, and where asphalt edges are breaking off. Many of our projects combine new curbing, selective edge repair, and fresh striping so traffic control and drainage are solved together, not pieced together over years.
How speed bump installation actually works
When Precision Asphalt Colorado Springs installs speed bumps, we follow a clear field process so the work holds up under Colorado Springs traffic and weather.
First, we mark out exact locations and profiles. We confirm placement clears drainage paths, utility covers, and fire access, and that emergency vehicles can still pass without damage. We also check existing grades so water will not pond on the uphill side of a new bump.
Next, we saw cut or mill the existing surface where needed. For asphalt bumps on older or oxidized pavement, we abrade the surface and apply a tack coat so the new material bonds to the original asphalt. On concrete, we use mechanical anchors and epoxy for preformed rubber or plastic bumps, rather than trying to glue them to a dirty surface.
Then we place and compact the bump. For hot mix asphalt bumps, we use a controlled mix with appropriate binder content for our elevation and temperature, then compact with a plate or small roller to an exact profile. For preformed rubber bumps, we lay out all sections, dry fit, then drill and anchor so the bump stays tight and does not rattle apart under trucks.
Finally, we stripe and sign. We add reflective paint or thermoplastic markings, crosshatch or chevron patterns where appropriate, and install “Speed Bump” or “Speed Hump” signs at the distances required by your governing jurisdiction or insurance carrier. All work is checked for smooth transitions so vehicles do not bottom out unnecessarily.
Curbing types, repairs, and when each makes sense
Curbs do more than outline a parking lot. In Colorado Springs, they also need to channel snowmelt and sudden summer storms, and they often take the brunt of plow impacts.
Precision Asphalt Colorado Springs installs and repairs several curb types: cast-in-place concrete curbs, extruded asphalt curbs, curb-and-gutter sections tied to streets, and wheel stops where full curbs are not practical. We recommend concrete where plows operate or heavy trucks are common. Asphalt curbs can work in light-duty lots where budgets are tight, as long as the owner understands they are more vulnerable to plows and tire scrubbing.
Our curb process starts with layout that respects drainage. We shoot grades or use laser levels to confirm slopes, then excavate and compact the base. For concrete curbs, we form, reinforce where needed, and use air-entrained concrete to handle freeze-thaw cycles. For asphalt curbs, we place a dense mix against a tack-coated edge and shape it with a curb machine or hand forms, then compact thoroughly so edges do not crumble.
Repairs are handled selectively. We cut out and replace broken or displaced curbs, grind tripping hazards, and reseal joints where water is penetrating. If your curbs are failing in multiple places, we can prioritize sections by risk and drainage impact instead of pushing a full replacement right away.
Other asphalt accessories: wheel stops, bollards, and drainage details
Speed bumps and curbs work best when combined with the right supporting pieces. Precision Asphalt Colorado Springs installs wheel stops, bollards, and small drainage improvements that often get skipped until there is a problem.
Wheel stops (concrete or recycled rubber) help keep vehicles from hitting buildings, sidewalks, and landscaping. We anchor them so they do not walk forward under repeated bumps, and we place them with enough setback that snow plows can operate without tearing them out. We also coordinate wheel stop locations with ADA stalls and accessible routes so they do not create trip hazards.
Bollards are used where vehicle impact would be serious, such as gas meters, transformer pads, walk-up service areas, and overhead door openings. We core drill or excavate, set steel bollards to the correct depth, fill with concrete, and sleeve or paint them in high-visibility colors so they are seen even when there is snow.
For drainage, we adjust inlets, install small asphalt swales, or reshape low spots while we are already working on speed bumps or curbs. Addressing these details together is often cheaper than calling someone back later when ponding or icing shows up in winter.
Local conditions that affect cost, timing, and design
Colorado Springs weather has a direct impact on how we schedule and design speed bump and curb projects. Precision Asphalt Colorado Springs times hot mix asphalt work for periods when surface and air temperatures meet minimums, usually spring through fall. In colder months, we rely more on preformed bumps and concrete work when conditions allow.
Freeze-thaw cycles are hard on any raised feature in a lot. Water that seeps under poorly bonded bumps or around curb bases will expand and lift materials. That is why we spend time on surface prep and proper compaction, even when the work looks simple from the outside. Skipping these steps is one reason you see bumps raveling apart after only one or two winters.
Cost drivers include access, traffic control needs, thickness and height of bumps or curbs, whether we work over asphalt or concrete, and how much striping or signage is required to finish the job properly. Working at active schools, medical facilities, or distribution yards may require off-hour or phased work, which we price separately but schedule to keep your operations moving.
Local codes and private property rules also affect layout. Some HOAs prohibit certain bump heights, and some commercial leases require landlord approval for permanent raised elements. We help you sort these issues before we mobilize crews so the project does not stall halfway through.
What to decide before you hire and how to work with us
Speed bumps and curbs are difficult and expensive to move once installed. Precision Asphalt Colorado Springs encourages property owners and managers to clarify a few points before we break ground.
First, identify the real problems you need to solve. Are drivers cutting through a lot at 30 mph, are delivery trucks swinging wide into landscaping, or is water running across sidewalks and freezing? The more specific you can be, the more precisely we can design features that work without frustrating tenants or customers.
Second, think about plowing and maintenance. Show us typical snow push paths, where piles go, and where equipment enters and exits the lot. This information often changes where we place bumps and which curb type we recommend. A bump in the wrong spot will be destroyed in a couple of snow events.
Third, decide whether you want a staged approach. We can install a limited number of bumps or curbs, watch driver behavior for a season, then add or adjust later. Many HOAs and campuses choose this route to avoid overbuilding traffic control.
When you contact Precision Asphalt Colorado Springs, we walk the site with you, mark potential locations, discuss materials and profiles, and provide a clear written scope that lists quantities, dimensions, and finishes. That way you know exactly what is being installed, where, and why, before any saw cuts or anchors go into your pavement.
