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Improve traffic safety and control with speed bump installation in Davie, FL. We build asphalt speed humps, curbs, and parking lot accessories that slow vehicles and guide drivers. Our team designs spacing and sizes to match your property needs while keeping emergency and delivery access in mind.
Legacy Asphalt Davie provides professional speed bump installation throughout Davie, FL, Florida and the surrounding area. Our licensed, insured crew delivers safe, clean, on-time work with a free estimate before anything begins. Call (954) 466-3750 or request your free quote.
Practical traffic control solutions for Davie properties
If you manage a parking lot, HOA, church, or private drive in Davie, you already know how important safe driving speeds are. Legacy Asphalt Davie helps you control traffic with properly designed speed bumps, concrete or asphalt curbs, and other asphalt accessories that actually work in real-world conditions, not just on paper.
Our team focuses on projects right here in Davie and central Broward, so we are familiar with the way local drivers really use plazas, school pickup lanes, and apartment communities. Before we ever talk about pricing, we walk the site with you, watch how traffic flows, and note problem spots like blind corners, long straightaways that invite speeding, or areas where pedestrians step out from behind parked cars. That on-site look is what drives the design of each speed bump installation or curb layout.
Instead of dropping a generic speed bump in the middle of your driveway, we look at the mix of vehicles (cars, delivery vans, garbage trucks, emergency vehicles), your pavement condition, drainage patterns, and visibility. From there, Legacy Asphalt Davie recommends specific bump heights and spacing, curb styles, and the right accessories like signage and striping, so you get control of speed without creating new headaches for tenants, customers, or maintenance teams.
How speed bump installation actually works
Speed bump installation is precise work. Done wrong, you end up with broken edges, ponding water, or angry drivers. Here is how Legacy Asphalt Davie handles it step by step on an asphalt lot or roadway.
First, we mark the exact location and width of each bump. Location is not random. We place speed bumps just before crosswalks, entrances to busy walkways, or at transitions between public roads and private lots. We also verify fire lane paths so emergency vehicles are not blocked or overly slowed.
Second, we cut and clean the existing pavement where needed. For built-in asphalt bumps, we saw cut the edges so the new asphalt bonds to a straight, clean vertical face rather than a ragged edge. For bolt-down rubber speed bumps, we lay out anchor points and check that the underlying asphalt is sound enough to hold anchors without pulling out.
Third, we shape the bump. For asphalt speed bumps, we place and compact hot mix asphalt in lifts, gradually building to the target height, usually around 3 inches for parking lots and lower where drainage is a concern. We use hand tools and a small roller or plate compactor to create a smooth, ramped profile. The goal is to slow vehicles to 5 to 10 mph, not to damage suspensions.
Fourth, we finish and mark the surface. While the asphalt is still warm, we smooth edges to avoid chipping. Once cooled, we add reflective striping or thermoplastic markings on the bump itself, usually bright yellow or white, so drivers see it in rain and at night. For rubber bumps, we install high visibility end caps and hardware that will not loosen under South Florida heat.
Finally, we post complementary signs where needed. A speed bump sign 50 to 100 feet before the bump gives drivers enough time to slow down. If you already have a sign plan, we match it. If not, we help you choose sizes and placements that stay within local norms and do not clutter your landscape.
Curbs, wheel stops, and asphalt accessories to protect your pavement
Speed bumps work best as part of a full traffic control plan. Legacy Asphalt Davie also installs and repairs curbs, wheel stops, and other asphalt accessories that keep your parking areas organized and your pavement from being destroyed by daily use.
Curbs can be poured concrete or asphalt-formed. Concrete curbs are durable and ideal along landscape islands, drainage channels, and property edges. We set forms, install rebar where needed, and pour concrete with proper expansion joints. For existing asphalt that needs a raised edge to hold back landscaping or control water, we can build asphalt curbs, compacted and shaped to tie into your current pavement. In Davie, where heavy afternoon rains are common, curb height and gaps are designed so water moves to inlets instead of sitting against buildings.
Wheel stops, typically precast concrete, keep vehicles from bumping into fences, walls, and storefronts. We drill and pin them into the pavement so they do not wander across the lot. We recommend placing them only where needed, because too many can be a tripping hazard. For properties with frequent deliveries, we may suggest reinforced stops at loading areas or a combination of curbs and stops to handle truck overhangs.
Other asphalt accessories include bollards at storefronts or gas meters, reflective markers along dark drive lanes, and pavement inserts around drains. In older Davie plazas, we often replace rotted wooden parking barriers with concrete wheel stops and refresh the striping and signage at the same time. Handling these items together often saves on labor and gives your lot a consistent, professional look.
What affects pricing and scheduling in Davie
Property owners usually want to know two things upfront: what does speed bump installation cost and how long will my lot be disrupted. Legacy Asphalt Davie is straightforward about both, and a quick site visit lets us give you a realistic plan rather than a guess.
Pricing for speed bumps is driven by quantity, type, and site conditions. Asphalt bumps are usually priced per linear foot installed, with extra cost if we must repair base failures, correct major drainage issues, or remove old concrete humps. Rubber or plastic bolt-down bumps have a higher material cost but are faster to install and easier to relocate later, which can be useful in newer developments or temporary traffic patterns. Curbs, wheel stops, and other accessories each add to the total, but they can often be bundled with the same crew and equipment day.
Site conditions matter. If your existing asphalt is badly cracked or rutted, we may recommend patching or partial resurfacing before installing speed bumps so the new work does not fail prematurely. Drainage around the bump location is another cost driver. In Davie, we see many lots with low spots where water sits after summer storms. Installing a bump directly across one of those low spots can create a small dam, so we may have to adjust grade or cut weep holes in concrete curbs.
Weather and timing play a role too. South Florida heat actually helps asphalt cure quickly, but the threat of sudden storms means we schedule bump and curb work in windows where we can place, compact, and stripe before rain hits. For occupied properties, we often phase work, closing one drive lane or section of the lot at a time, usually during off peak hours so businesses can stay open. We post cones, tape, and temporary signs and, if needed, help direct traffic around fresh installations.
Planning a safe and compliant layout for your property
The most effective speed bump and curb projects start with a small amount of planning. When Legacy Asphalt Davie walks your site, we look at more than just where you want a bump. We map vehicle entry and exit points, pedestrian paths, ADA spaces, loading docks, and fire lanes, then suggest a layout that improves safety without creating bottlenecks.
We pay special attention to visibility and accessibility. For example, a speed bump just before an ADA ramp can force low clearance vans to scrape. We keep ADA spaces and routes level and use striping and signage instead, as required by code. At apartment communities and HOAs, we locate bumps where they slow cut through traffic but do not block residents who must enter late at night or early in the morning.
We also consider emergency access. Davie Fire Rescue needs clear lanes and reasonable access to hydrants and building entrances. That is why we avoid overly tall bumps in fire lanes and use profiles that slow normal traffic yet remain manageable for emergency vehicles.
Before you hire anyone, it helps to gather a few pieces of information: a simple sketch of your lot, where near misses or accidents have occurred, times of day with the worst speeding, and any past drainage problems. Bring those to our site visit and we can give you highly targeted recommendations, not generic advice. From there, Legacy Asphalt Davie prepares a written proposal that spells out the number, type, and size of speed bumps, the curb and accessory work to be done, the materials to be used, and a realistic schedule. This way you know exactly what you are getting and how it will affect daily life on your property.
