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Control traffic and improve safety with professional speed bump installation in Colorado Springs, CO. We construct asphalt speed humps, curbs, and parking lot accessories that slow vehicles, define spaces, and protect pedestrians throughout 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 for Colorado Springs Properties
Speed bumps only work if they are designed and installed for the exact traffic you have. At Precision Asphalt Colorado Springs, we start every speed bump installation with a site walk and traffic review, not a generic template. We look at driveway grades, drainage paths, snow plow routes, and how drivers actually cut through your lot or private road.
On commercial lots, we measure entry and exit patterns, delivery truck paths, and pedestrian crossing points. On HOA streets and private drives, we pay attention to grades and blind corners, where speed control matters most. This helps us choose speed bump spacing, height, and profile that actually slows vehicles without creating a hazard or damaging vehicles.
We most often install hot mix asphalt speed bumps, formed and compacted in place, because they bond with the existing pavement, survive freeze-thaw cycles, and can be reworked in the future. For some applications, such as warehouse entrances or temporary traffic control, we install bolt-down rubber or composite speed bumps if the base pavement is strong enough and future removal is likely.
Colorado Springs has fast temperature swings and rapid storms. This means we time speed bump work to avoid sudden downpours that can cool the material too fast or wash fines away. We do not just place a mound of asphalt. We sawcut or mill the surface as needed, tack coat the bond area, place a graded asphalt mix in lifts, hand-shape the profile, and compact with plate tampers and rollers so the bump has a consistent, predictable shape that will hold up under plows and summer heat.
How We Design and Build Effective Speed Bumps
A useful speed bump has the right height, length, and taper for your traffic speeds. We typically build asphalt speed bumps between 2 and 3 inches high, with a 12 to 18 inch ramp on each side. For alleys or tight HOAs where speeds are already low, we may use a shorter profile to avoid scraping low-clearance vehicles.
The process usually follows several steps. First, we mark exact locations that line up with crosswalks, entrances, or problem areas. Second, we clean the pavement thoroughly. Dirt and loose aggregate will reduce bond strength, especially in older Colorado Springs lots that have seen a lot of winter sanding. If the existing asphalt is cracked or rutted, we repair or patch that area first so the bump does not fail with the bad base below it.
Third, we apply a tack coat over the marked area to help the new asphalt fuse to the old surface. Then we place hot mix asphalt and hand rake it to our desired shape while it is still workable. While the mix is hot, we use hand tampers along the edges and a roller pattern on top so the bump is dense and smooth. Uneven compaction is a common cause of early cracking, so we spend extra time here.
Once compacted and cooled, we apply high visibility markings. For most clients, this is a combination of yellow traffic paint and reflective striping or thermoplastic stripes on the bump itself. In shaded areas, or where snow often covers the ground, we recommend flexible reflective posts or raised pavement markers near the bump so drivers can see it in low light and winter conditions.
Curbs, Wheel Stops, and Edge Control
Effective curbing and asphalt accessories keep drivers where they belong and protect landscaping, buildings, and pedestrians. Precision Asphalt Colorado Springs installs multiple curb types, including extruded asphalt curbs, concrete curbs, and pre-cast parking blocks (wheel stops), each used where it makes the most sense.
Asphalt curbs are formed directly on top of finished pavement. They work well along planter islands and edges that do not see heavy snow plow impact. We heat and extrude or hand form the asphalt, then compact it to lock into the pavement. This is a cost-effective solution for large lots that need long runs of curb without the higher cost of formed concrete.
Concrete curbs, whether standard vertical curb or rolled curb, are better for high impact areas near entrances, dumpster pads, and areas where plows will frequently scrape. We form, reinforce, and pour these with expansion joints and proper base prep so they do not heave or break apart after a few winters. Correct subgrade compaction is critical here in Colorado Springs, since loose native soils and moisture changes can push curbs out of alignment.
Wheel stops help control parking depth where full curbs are not practical, such as front-of-store stalls that back up to sidewalks or glass storefronts. We drill and pin pre-cast concrete or recycled rubber wheel stops into the asphalt, using galvanized rebar or spikes so they stay seated through freeze-thaw cycles. We also pay attention to ADA routes and do not place wheel stops where they block wheelchair paths or create trip hazards at ramp transitions.
Asphalt Accessories, Markings, and Signage Integration
Speed bumps and curbs only do part of the job. Proper signage, markings, and small asphalt accessories tie the whole traffic control plan together. When Precision Asphalt Colorado Springs installs speed bumps or curbs, we also evaluate whether you need new signs, re-striped crosswalks, or adjusted arrows to guide drivers.
We frequently install or coordinate installation of MUTCD-compliant warning signs for speed bumps, speed humps, yield points, and pedestrian crossings. In many Colorado Springs commercial centers, we upgrade faded or undersized signs so drivers cannot claim they were not warned. For HOAs, we help boards pick sign sizes and placements that get attention without turning the neighborhood into a cluttered sign farm.
On the asphalt itself, we apply pavement markings that match the new layout. This might include chevrons leading up to a speed bump, wider ladder-style crosswalks, or painted curbs to indicate fire lanes and no-parking zones. In hilly areas like the west side of Colorado Springs, we sometimes add additional warning bars approaching a bump on a grade, because drivers gain speed faster than they realize.
We can also add drainage accessories so your new curbs and bumps do not trap water. This can be as simple as leaving planned breaks in curbing at low points, cutting scuppers through existing curb, or slightly notching the base of a speed bump so water can pass while traffic still has to slow down. This type of detail work matters in our rapid storm events, where poorly planned traffic control devices can cause standing water and premature pavement failure.
Costs, Timing, and Weather Considerations in Colorado Springs
Cost for speed bump installation, curbs, and related asphalt accessories is driven by several practical factors: quantity, size, access, and the condition of your existing pavement. A small project with two asphalt speed bumps in a sound parking lot is usually straightforward. A larger job with extensive curbing, multiple bumps, drainage adjustments, and striping will naturally cost more, and often benefits from being scheduled alongside any resurfacing or sealcoat work.
Colorado Springs weather plays a real role in scheduling. Hot mix asphalt work is best done when surface temperatures are warm and dry. In spring and fall, we watch day and night temperatures closely. Dropping below freezing soon after installation can weaken the bond and slow cure times for coatings and paints. In winter, we can sometimes install mechanical (bolt-down) devices if the pavement condition allows, but full asphalt work is generally limited.
Precision Asphalt Colorado Springs usually completes small speed bump and accessory projects in a single day, with striping and final touches sometimes done the next day, depending on paint type and weather. We schedule work to minimize business disruption, often working early mornings or off-peak hours. We set up cones and temporary signage so customers and residents know about the changes and avoid driving over hot material.
Before we price your project, we inspect the site. If the existing asphalt is alligator cracked, oxidized, or rutting, we will recommend repairing or resurfacing the area first. Installing a speed bump or curb on top of failed pavement only hides the problem for a short time and often leads to more expensive repair later. We would rather explain that up front so you can plan a phased approach that fits your budget and priorities.
What Colorado Springs Property Owners Should Decide Before Hiring
A good project starts with clear goals. Before you hire anyone to install speed bumps, curbs, or other asphalt accessories, it helps to answer a few questions. Where exactly is speeding a problem, and at what times of day. Are you trying to slow cut-through traffic, protect children near a playground, or reduce liability in a busy commercial lot. These details influence whether we recommend speed bumps, speed humps, entry deflection, or other options.
You should also understand any city or HOA rules that apply. On private property, you generally have flexibility, but some HOAs and property managers require board approval or standardized layouts. If your work is near a public street, there may be municipal standards for signage or markings, even if the bump itself is on private pavement. Precision Asphalt Colorado Springs can help you align with common practices, but final approvals are your responsibility.
Think about long-term maintenance as well. Snow removal is a major factor in our region. If your snow plow contractor is not informed about the new features, curbs can get broken and speed bumps can be shaved off over time. We often recommend specific plow blade settings and marking methods, like tall reflective stakes at the ends of curbs and bumps, to reduce damage during storms.
Finally, choose a contractor who is willing to explain their design, not just quote a per-bump price. We will show you typical profiles, materials, and layouts that have worked at similar Colorado Springs properties, and we encourage you to ask questions. The right design, matched to local weather and your specific traffic patterns, is what makes speed bump installation, curbing, and asphalt accessories an investment in safety instead of an ongoing repair headache.
