Scott Lane Elementary School

Project Overview

EARTHTEK Paving and Grinding Inc completed this school asphalt paving project at Scott Lane Elementary School in Santa Clara, CA, installing a smooth, durable new asphalt surface for the students, staff, and families who use the campus every day. Our crew handled the work on a school-friendly schedule, delivering safe, high-quality pavement with minimal disruption to campus operations.

Elementary campuses are among the most safety-sensitive paving environments there are. The same surfaces serve parent drop-off traffic, staff parking, delivery vehicles, and — most importantly — children walking, running, and playing every single day. Cracked, uneven pavement that would be a minor nuisance at a commercial property is a genuine hazard at an elementary school. This project replaced aging pavement with a smooth, uniform surface built for years of heavy daily use.

Scope of Work

• Surface preparation of existing pavement areas
• Hot mix asphalt paving installation
• Compaction and finish work
• Scheduling coordinated around school operations

Why This Project Was Needed

School districts typically prioritize paving projects when campus surfaces start showing these issues:

• Cracking and potholes — trip hazards are unacceptable where hundreds of children walk and play daily; open cracks also worsen quickly once water reaches the base
• Uneven, heaved, or sunken areas — create fall risks on playcourts and walking routes, and complicate accessibility
• Raveling and loose aggregate — deteriorating surfaces shed loose rock, a hazard around active kids
• Standing water — puddling creates slip hazards and accelerates pavement failure
• Aging surfaces at end of life — when patching becomes constant, repaving resets the maintenance clock for a decade or more
• Summer construction windows — districts plan pavement work around breaks, which demands a contractor who mobilizes and finishes on schedule

Our School Paving Process

• Site evaluation & scheduling — Assess the pavement condition and plan the work within the school's calendar — summer break, holidays, or weekends — so campus operations aren't disrupted.
• Demolition & removal — Mill or remove failed asphalt and haul it away, often recycling it as reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP).
• Grading & drainage — Shape the surface to shed water away from buildings, walkways, and play areas.
• Base preparation — Compact the base for uniform, stable support; repair any soft spots before paving.
• Hot mix asphalt installation — Pave the new surface with a paver at consistent depth and grade for a smooth, uniform finish.
• Compaction — Roll while hot with vibratory and finish rollers to achieve a dense, tight, long-lasting surface.
• Transitions & cleanup — Tie in flush at walkways, gates, drains, and existing pavement — no lips or trip edges — then clean the site and allow cure time before students return.

Equipment Used on This Project

• Asphalt paver
• Milling/grinding machine — a core EARTHTEK specialty
• Skid steers and grading equipment
• Vibratory drum rollers and pneumatic finish rollers
• Dump trucks and material transfer vehicles
• Plate compactors for edges and tight areas
• Lutes, rakes, and hand tools for finish work

The Result

A smooth, safe, uniform asphalt surface ready for daily campus life at Scott Lane Elementary — free of the cracks, trip hazards, and loose material that put students at risk, and delivered on a schedule that kept school operations running without interruption.

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