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Serving Culver City, CA and surrounding areas. (424) 543-5092
Vehicles moving too fast through your driveway or parking lot put residents and parked cars at risk. We build permanent asphalt speed bumps that slow traffic from day one.
Speed bump installation in Culver City involves shaping and compacting hot-mix asphalt into a permanent raised hump built directly into your existing pavement - most single-location installations are completed in a few hours and can handle traffic by the same afternoon.
Signs, painted markings, and verbal rules rarely change how fast people drive through a shared driveway or parking area. A physical speed bump changes behavior immediately, without any ongoing enforcement on your part. For multi-unit properties, shared drives, and commercial lots in Culver City where dozens of vehicles move through every day, a permanent asphalt bump is the most reliable and lowest-maintenance traffic calming option available.
If you are already planning a repaving project, adding a speed bump during that work is the most cost-efficient approach - the surface is already being prepared, and our crew can integrate the bump cleanly into new pavement. We also offer asphalt sealcoating to protect your driveway surface after installation.
These are the clearest signals that traffic control is needed before something worse happens.
If you regularly see cars cutting through your driveway or lot at speeds that feel unsafe, a speed bump is the most reliable way to change that behavior. Physical traffic calming works where signs and painted markings often do not - drivers respond to what they feel, not what they read.
If residents walk through a parking area to reach mailboxes, trash enclosures, or their front doors - or if children are regularly near a driveway - a speed bump creates a physical pause that gives people a better chance to be seen by drivers.
If you have had a fender-bender, a close call, or a resident complaint about speeding, that is a clear signal the space needs a physical intervention. Waiting for a more serious incident is the costlier choice - in time, liability, and repairs.
If you are planning a repaving or resurfacing project for a driveway or parking lot in Culver City, adding a speed bump during that work is the most cost-efficient time to do it. The surface is already being prepared, and the contractor can integrate the bump seamlessly into the new pavement.
We install permanent asphalt speed bumps on private driveways, shared residential drives, apartment parking lots, and commercial parking areas throughout Culver City. Every bump starts with a site visit to assess the existing pavement condition, confirm placement relative to drainage, property lines, and fire access lanes, and determine the right height and taper profile for your specific traffic. The crew then prepares the surface, applies and compacts the hot-mix asphalt in layers, and tapers the edges so vehicles roll over smoothly without bottoming out.
After the asphalt cures, we offer reflective striping - yellow or white diagonal markings across the bump - which improves visibility for drivers who are unfamiliar with the layout, especially at night. If your property also needs broader pavement improvements, we can pair speed bump installation with our asphalt sealcoating or parking lot paving services to handle everything in a coordinated visit.
Best for homeowners and shared private drives where vehicle speed near a garage or entry is a safety concern.
Suited for property managers and HOA communities where shared internal drives see high daily vehicle volume and mixed pedestrian traffic.
The right addition for any property where drivers may be unfamiliar with the layout or where evening and nighttime traffic is common.
Ideal when a paving or resurfacing project is already planned and you want to integrate traffic calming at the lowest possible incremental cost.
Culver City is a compact, densely developed city with a mix of apartment complexes, creative office campuses, retail strips, and single-family homes on relatively small lots. Many properties share driveways or have internal parking areas with significant through-traffic from residents, delivery drivers, and visitors. This density is exactly the environment where speed bumps are most requested - and where precise placement matters most to avoid blocking fire access lanes or conflicting with neighboring property lines. Southern California's mild climate means installations can be scheduled in virtually any month, with no freeze-thaw concerns, though experienced local contractors often schedule morning pours during the hottest summer weeks when afternoon pavement temperatures can affect how quickly asphalt sets.
A significant share of Culver City residential properties - particularly condos, townhomes, and apartment communities - are governed by homeowners associations that often initiate speed bump projects as part of a broader safety plan. We are familiar with local HOA processes and can provide the documentation boards typically need to approve this kind of project. We serve properties throughout Culver City and neighboring areas including Santa Monica. For guidance on traffic calming standards and design, the Institute of Transportation Engineers publishes widely referenced guidelines on speed bump height and profile for private roadways.
Describe your property and what you are trying to accomplish. We will schedule a site visit - typically within one business day - to see the pavement condition, measure the drive width, and confirm where the bump should go.
After the site visit, you get a written estimate covering the number of bumps, any surface prep needed, and optional striping. We will walk you through the recommended height and profile for your specific situation before you sign anything.
For most private driveways and parking lots, no city permit is required - but we confirm this for your specific address. If your property is governed by an HOA, get written board approval before scheduling the work. We can provide a proposal letter to support that process.
The crew prepares the surface, applies and compacts the hot-mix asphalt, and shapes the taper on both sides. A single-bump installation typically takes a few hours. Keep the area clear during the pour and allow the asphalt to cool before driving over it.
Once the asphalt has cooled, we apply reflective paint markings if requested. We then walk the finished bump with you - checking taper smoothness, consistent height across the full width, and clean edges - before the job is closed out.
In most Southern California conditions, your driveway or parking area is back in full use by the end of the same day or the following morning. We work around your tenants and traffic to minimize disruption.
Every Culver City property is different - we visit your site, assess the pavement, and give you a clear written estimate before any work begins.
(424) 543-5092California requires paving contractors to hold a state-issued license before doing this kind of work. Verify our license status at cslb.ca.gov before you hire anyone for pavement work on your property - it confirms current standing and authorization.
The LA Basin's expansive soils can shift and settle over time - a speed bump installed on a surface with underlying issues may crack or settle sooner than expected. We assess the base condition before building up on top of it, so your bump stays level and intact through the seasons.
Rubber and plastic bolt-down speed bumps crack in Southern California's UV and heat, work loose over time, and look temporary because they are. A hot-mix asphalt speed bump is built into the pavement itself, holds up in the LA Basin's climate, and stays in place without maintenance.
A significant share of Culver City properties are HOA-governed, and we have navigated that process before. We can provide the proposal letters and documentation boards typically need to approve a speed bump project, which keeps the approval process moving without delays on your end.
A well-built speed bump does its job without fanfare: it slows traffic, protects pedestrians, and becomes part of the pavement you barely notice - until you remember the near-miss that made you install it. We build them right the first time so you are not replacing or repairing them in a year.
Protect your driveway or parking lot surface from UV damage and wear with a professional sealer applied after your speed bump installation.
Learn MoreRepave or resurface your parking area and integrate speed bumps into the new surface as part of one coordinated project.
Learn MoreWe work around your tenants and traffic - most installations are done in a single morning. Call today for a free on-site estimate.