
Riverstone Los Banos Asphalt Paving handles everything from driveway installations to full commercial lots - with proper base prep, licensed crews, and free on-site estimates.
Riverstone Los Banos Asphalt Paving handles everything from driveway installations to full commercial lots - with proper base prep, licensed crews, and free on-site estimates.

Riverstone Los Banos Asphalt Paving is a licensed asphalt paving contractor based in Los Banos, CA, serving 12 communities across the Central Valley. We offer 16 asphalt and pavement services for homeowners, property managers, and commercial clients - from fresh driveway installations and parking lot paving to sealcoating, crack sealing, pothole repair, and drainage solutions. Every project starts with a free on-site estimate and a clear, written scope of work.

Pavement turning gray and brittle? A fresh sealcoat blocks UV damage and extends the life of your asphalt by years.
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Faded lines cost you customers before they park. Crisp, bright stripes keep your lot organized and compliant.
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Cracked, crumbling driveway? A properly built new asphalt surface can last 20 years or more.
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Potholes and pooling water hurt your business image. A freshly paved lot brings customers back.
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Old, broken driveway dragging down your curb appeal? A new asphalt driveway transforms the front of your home.
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Small cracks become costly damage fast. Targeted asphalt repair stops the problem before it spreads.
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Water in a crack is the beginning of the end. Crack sealing keeps moisture out and slows deterioration.
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Your commercial property needs pavement that handles heavy traffic and holds up through the Central Valley heat.
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Routine maintenance costs far less than full replacement. Keep your lot in shape with a consistent care plan.
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Surface worn but the base still solid? Resurfacing restores a smooth, fresh surface without a full tear-out.
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Potholes are a liability risk and a bad first impression. Fast, durable repairs protect both people and your property.
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Every paving job starts with proper ground prep. We grade and excavate for stable, long-lasting results.
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Strong curbing and smooth sidewalks define your property and keep drainage where it belongs.
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Milling removes the worn top layer cleanly so new pavement bonds tightly and lasts longer.
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Water pooling on your pavement is the fastest way to destroy it. Proper drainage keeps your surface intact.
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Control traffic speed on your property and reduce liability with professionally installed speed bumps.
Learn MoreReach out by phone or through the contact form. Tell us about your project - the type of surface, the size, and any problems you have noticed. We respond within 1 business day and schedule a free on-site visit at a time that works for you.
One of our crew members walks your property, measures the area, and checks the surface and base condition. You receive a clear, written estimate that covers everything - prep work, materials, and timeline. No vague numbers and no guessing games.
Our crew arrives on the scheduled day, preps the surface properly, and completes the job to the agreed scope. Before we leave, we walk the finished work with you to make sure everything is right and answer any questions about care and follow-up.
We hold a current California contractor's license - verifiable at cslb.ca.gov - and carry full general liability coverage on every project we take.
We measure your project in person and deliver a written quote before any work begins. No phone guesses, no surprise add-ons, no pressure to sign.
We live and work here. We know the Central Valley's clay soils, summer heat, and what it takes to build pavement that lasts in this climate.
We respond to all inquiries within one business day. Most estimates are scheduled within the same week so your project can get started without a long wait.
Ready to get started? Call (209) 592-1268 or send us a message and we will respond within 1 business day.
"They finished our driveway in one day, just like they said. The edges are clean, the surface is smooth, and they cleaned up completely before leaving. No surprises on the bill either - the final number matched the estimate."
Marcus T., Los Banos - Driveway Paving
"We had three big potholes that kept coming back no matter who patched them. Riverstone came out, actually dug out the bad base, repacked it properly, and those spots have held up through two winters now. That is what good repair looks like."
Denise R., Merced - Pothole Repair
"Our parking lot was overdue for fresh lines and a couple of the accessible spaces were not up to code. They handled both the re-stripe and the compliance corrections in one morning. The lot was back open by noon."
Robert K., Atwater - Parking Lot Striping
We respond within 1 business day. There is no obligation to proceed - this is a straightforward, no-pressure quote. After you submit, someone from our office will call to schedule a free on-site visit so we can measure your project and put together an accurate written estimate.
(209) 592-1268Riverstone Los Banos Asphalt Paving is based in Los Banos, CA and serves 12 communities across Merced County and the surrounding valley, including Merced, Atwater, Turlock, and Gustine. We aim to schedule most estimates within the same week of your initial call and can often accommodate same-week project starts for smaller jobs.
Yes - sustained temperatures above 100 degrees dry out the binder that holds asphalt together. UV exposure accelerates oxidation, turning surfaces gray and brittle sooner than in milder climates. Sealcoating every two to three years is the most effective defense in this region.
Sealcoating works when the pavement is structurally sound. Resurfacing suits surfaces with minor cracking where the base is still stable. Full replacement is the right call when cracks are widespread, areas are sinking, or the pavement is beyond 15 to 20 years old with deferred maintenance.
Both work in the Central Valley, but asphalt handles the expansion and contraction from seasonal temperature swings more flexibly than concrete. Asphalt is also faster and less expensive to repair when damage does occur, which matters in a high-UV environment with active clay soils underneath. The National Asphalt Pavement Association publishes guidance on material selection for different climate conditions.
California's accessibility standards for parking lots exceed the federal minimum. Any time a lot is re-striped - even just refreshing faded lines - it is a good moment to confirm accessible spaces meet current state requirements for dimensions, slopes, and signage. Getting it right at stripe time is far easier than retrofitting later.
The asphalt you see is only as strong as what sits beneath it. A well-compacted gravel base absorbs load and resists soil movement. Skimping on base depth is the single most common reason driveways and parking lots fail years before they should - especially in the San Joaquin Valley where clay soils shift seasonally.
Ask for the contractor's license number and look it up at cslb.ca.gov before signing anything. Request a written estimate that spells out surface prep, base work, number of coats, and materials. Be cautious of quotes given over the phone without a site visit - that usually signals shortcuts ahead.
Riverstone Los Banos Asphalt Paving is a licensed and insured asphalt paving contractor based in Los Banos, CA, serving 12 communities across the San Joaquin Valley since 2019. We hold a California contractor's license issued by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB), which you can verify at cslb.ca.gov. Our crew has completed asphalt paving, sealcoating, and repair projects across 16 service categories - from residential driveways to commercial parking lots and everything in between. Learn more about our team and how we work.
Patching makes sense when cracks or potholes are isolated and the surrounding pavement is in good shape. If damage is scattered across the surface, patching becomes a cycle of diminishing returns and a full repair or resurfacing will save money over time. The Federal Highway Administration maintains resources on pavement preservation strategies.
Water that pools on pavement or soaks through surface cracks softens the base underneath. In the Central Valley, where clay soils already shift seasonally, water infiltration speeds up cracking and uneven settling. Proper grading at installation is the best prevention.
A properly installed asphalt driveway with regular sealcoating and prompt crack repair can last 20 years or more. Skipping maintenance or cutting corners on base prep cuts that timeline significantly - some driveways start failing within five years under those conditions.
Not sure what your pavement needs? Call us at (209) 592-1268 and we will walk you through it - no obligation, no pressure.
Los Banos sits at the junction of Interstate 5 and State Route 152 in Merced County, right on the floor of the San Joaquin Valley. With a population around 45,000, it is a working city with a mix of older homes near downtown and newer subdivisions built from the 1990s onward - stucco exteriors, tile roofs, and concrete or asphalt driveways that take a beating from the Central Valley sun every year. The City of Los Banos handles its own permits and public works, and the nearby San Luis National Wildlife Refuge Complex makes it a recognized landmark in the western valley.
The clay soils under most of Los Banos expand in the wet months and shrink back during the long dry summers - and that movement adds up in asphalt and concrete over time. Our crews are familiar with what that means for base preparation and long-term performance. Whether you are near Henry Miller Plaza in downtown, out in a newer subdivision off Pacheco Boulevard, or anywhere else in the city, we serve your area and know the roads well.
By appointment only, no walk-ins.
Riverstone Los Banos Asphalt Paving
202 W L St
Los Banos, CA 93635
sales@losbanosasphaltpaving.com
Always open, 24/7.
Riverstone Los Banos Asphalt Paving offers free on-site estimates for all asphalt paving, repair, and sealcoating projects in Los Banos and surrounding communities.