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Improve safety and traffic control with speed bump installation in Reno, NV from Precision Asphalt Reno. We install asphalt speed humps, curbs, islands, and parking lot accessories that guide vehicles and protect pedestrians. Our team lays out locations to fit your traffic patterns and drainage. Reach out to add or replace speed control features and curbing on your property.
Precision Asphalt Reno provides professional speed bump installation throughout Reno, NV, Nevada and the surrounding area. Our licensed, insured crew delivers safe, clean, on-time work with a free estimate before anything begins. Call (775) 370-7037 or request your free quote.
Speed bump installation and asphalt accessories for Reno properties
In Reno, traffic moves fast, even in parking lots and private drives. Precision Asphalt Reno designs and installs speed bumps, curbs, and other asphalt accessories that slow vehicles where it matters without creating drainage or snow removal problems. We focus on practical layouts that fit Northern Nevada weather, local driving habits, and the rules your property has to follow.
Whether you manage an apartment complex off McCarran, a church near downtown, or an HOA in south Reno, we tailor each speed bump and curb layout to your site. Our crews are local, so we understand how freeze-thaw cycles, alkaline soils, and heavy plow use affect asphalt features. The goal is not just installing a bump or curb, but making sure it still works and looks good years from now.
How our speed bump installation process works
Good speed bump installation starts with measurement and planning, not just dropping asphalt across a lane. We begin with a site visit to walk the traffic areas with you, confirm who owns the pavement, and identify fire lanes, ADA routes, and drainage paths that must remain clear.
Next, we mark proposed bump locations, lengths, and heights with paint. We use a 3 to 6 foot taper (ramp) on each side whenever space allows, which is easier on vehicles and helps emergency crews. For most private lots in Reno, we use asphalt speed humps that are 3 to 4 inches tall and 12 to 14 feet long, which slows traffic to about 10 to 15 mph without causing harsh impacts.
After layout, our crew saw cuts or mills the surface if needed to tie into existing pavement, cleans the area, then applies tack coat so the new asphalt bonds to the base. We place hot mix asphalt, shape it with asphalt lutes, and compact it with a roller or plate compactor in several passes. Proper compaction is what keeps a speed bump from raveling apart in a couple of winters. Once the asphalt cools, we stripe the bump with MUTCD compliant traffic paint and add reflective glass beads for night visibility.
Curbs, wheel stops, and other asphalt accessories
Speed control is only part of the picture. Precision Asphalt Reno also installs and repairs the accessories that keep vehicles where they belong and protect your site.
Concrete or asphalt curbs: We form and pour new curbs, or build asphalt berm curbs along the edge of lots and drives. These help define parking areas, direct water to inlets, and protect landscaping. In Reno, we pay close attention to snow plow routes so curbs are visible and not placed where plows will regularly ride over them.
Wheel stops: For tight spaces or where you need to protect fences, buildings, or retaining walls, we install concrete or recycled rubber wheel stops. We drill and pin them into the pavement so they do not shift when struck. Rubber wheel stops flex better in cold weather and are often a good choice for older or cracked lots.
Striping and markings: Once speed bumps and curbs are in place, we add clear pavement markings. That usually includes arrows, crosswalks, reserved or visitor stalls, and “SLOW” or “SPEED HUMP” legends. In shaded Reno lots that hold snow or ice longer, we often recommend bolder markings and extra reflective elements so drivers do not hit features they cannot see.
Local codes, HOA rules, and safety standards in Reno
Private property owners in Reno have a lot of freedom, but there are still rules to follow. For most parking lots and private drives, speed bumps and curbs do not go through a full City of Reno plan review, but they still must not block fire access, ADA spaces, or accessible routes. We routinely coordinate with property managers and, when needed, the local fire marshal to verify that emergency vehicles can get through.
For HOAs and multi family communities, governing documents often set expectations for parking, drive lane width, and where traffic calming can go. Precision Asphalt Reno can attend HOA walk throughs, provide drawings, and help you explain options and costs to your board so you avoid disputes later.
We design speed bump and marking layouts using MUTCD guidelines for color and patterns, especially for crosswalks and stop bars near bumps. On private lots we can match your preferences within reason, but we will flag anything that could create a liability issue, like unmarked black bumps or curbs that invite trip hazards at night.
What affects the cost of speed bump and curb projects
Customers often ask why one speed bump costs less at one property than another. There are several real factors that drive pricing in Reno.
Access and staging: If we can bring a truck and roller close to the work area and complete all bumps or curbs in a single mobilization, your unit cost drops. Tight downtown lots, garages, or rooftops typically cost more because of the extra labor and small equipment.
Existing pavement condition: Installing a bump on strong, relatively smooth asphalt is straightforward. If the surface is badly cracked or base failure is present, we may need to patch or reinforce those areas first so the new bump or curb does not sink or crumble. That adds material and labor, but it also prevents you from paying twice.
Design and materials: Asphalt humps that blend into the pavement cost differently than bolt down rubber speed bumps, and tall, formed concrete curbs are not priced like small asphalt berms. We will show you options so you can balance cost, appearance, and durability. Adding high build striping, extra reflective markers, or custom legends also changes the total.
Scheduling and phasing: If your lot must stay partially open, we can phase work to keep traffic moving, but this usually increases labor time. Where possible, we schedule in the evening or early morning to minimize impact on your business.
Common problems we prevent and how we handle repairs
Poorly planned speed bumps and curbs can cause more trouble than they solve. At Precision Asphalt Reno, we see certain avoidable problems over and over, and we design our work to prevent them.
Drainage issues: A bump or curb set across a natural water path can trap runoff and create ice sheets in winter. Before installation we check slopes with a level and, when needed, add small drainage notches or adjust placement so water keeps moving to existing inlets. If you already have ponding at a bump, we can mill channels, reprofile the asphalt, or add a drain box in some cases.
Plow damage: Northern Nevada properties rely heavily on snow plows. Asphalt features that are too tall or too sharp get shaved off or broken. We build bumps with gradual tapers, keep heights sensible, and recommend contrasting paint so plow drivers can see what they are working around. If a bump or curb has already been damaged, we cut out the loose material, rebuild the feature with hot mix, and repaint so it is ready before the next storm.
Vehicle complaints: If you are hearing that service vans or delivery trucks cannot clear an existing bump, we can measure it, compare it to reasonable standards, and either reshape or replace it. Sometimes switching to a longer “hump” profile instead of a short, steep “bump” solves the issue without removing traffic calming altogether.
Why Reno property owners choose Precision Asphalt Reno
Working with a local paving company matters for traffic calming features, because climate, snow operations, and local expectations shape what actually works. Our crews live and work in the Reno area, so we see firsthand how speed bumps, curbs, and accessories hold up across winters, hot summers, and busy event seasons.
When you contact Precision Asphalt Reno, we start with a conversation about what problem you are trying to solve: cut through traffic, unsafe speeds near a playground, cars hitting landscaping, or confusing lot layouts. From there, we propose a mix of speed bumps, striping, signage, and curbs that fix those issues without creating new ones.
We provide clear, written proposals that show locations, measurements, materials, and line items for accessories, like wheel stops or stencils. During work, we coordinate with your tenants or customers on closure times and access routes so the disruption is as short as possible. After completion, we walk the site with you, point out maintenance tips, and answer questions about warranties and future adjustments.
If you are considering new speed bump installation, curb work, or asphalt accessories anywhere in the Reno, NV area, we can schedule a site visit and give you practical, site specific recommendations, not just a one size fits all package.
