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If you own or manage a property in Riverside, MO—whether it’s near the bustling shops along Gateway Avenue or a quieter stretch off Vivion Road—keeping your pavement in good condition is essential. But not every crack or pothole means you need to start over from scratch. In many cases, asphalt resurfacing is the smarter, more […]

A full parking lot renovation at a busy retail store might sound like a logistical nightmare — but with the right planning, equipment, and crew, it doesn’t have to be. That was exactly the case with our recent project at Kohl’s in Shawnee, KS. At Gann Asphalt & Concrete, Inc., we know that timing and […]

In Riverside, MO, potholes are a year-round battle thanks to our Midwest freeze-thaw cycles, fluctuating riverfront moisture, and heavy local traffic, especially around areas like Gateway Avenue and NW Platte Road. As a property owner or manager, choosing between cold patch and hot asphalt is about choosing the right solution for your timing, traffic flow, […]

A well-maintained parking lot does more than make a business look professional. It plays a big role in keeping people safe. In a city like Riverside, MO, where daily traffic flows in and out of local businesses along NW Gateway Avenue and across neighborhoods like Platte Brooke North and Briarcliff West, safety in commercial spaces […]

At Our Lady of the Presentation Catholic Church in Lee’s Summit, the grounds are more than parking spaces and sidewalks—they’re where families gather, children play, and the community comes together. When the church reached out about their aging pavement and concrete, they weren’t just asking for asphalt repairs. They wanted a campus that looked clean, […]

If you manage or own a commercial property in Riverside, MO, you already know how quickly the Midwestern climate can wear down your asphalt surfaces. Between the freeze-thaw cycles in winter and the heat waves that roll through Platte County in the summer, your parking lots and driveways take a beating. That’s especially true around […]

If you’re planning to repave your driveway or parking lot in Riverside, MO, one question probably crosses your mind early on: can I negotiate the price with a paving contractor? The short answer is yes, but like most things, it’s all about how you approach it. That means negotiations are not only possible—they’re often expected. […]

At Gann Asphalt & Concrete, Inc., we understand how critical safe, smooth surfaces are especially in residential environments like senior living communities. Recently, we completed a full asphalt pavement reconstruction project at Bloom Living Retirement Community in Olathe, KS, delivering a stronger, longer-lasting roadway for residents, visitors, and staff. Why Full Reconstruction Was Needed Over […]

When managing a commercial property in Riverside, MO—whether it’s a parking lot near NW Platte Road or an industrial site off Horizons Parkway—surface deterioration is always a concern. Between the freeze-thaw cycles in the spring, summer sun baking the pavement, and heavy traffic from delivery trucks and customers, asphalt takes a beating. So, can a […]

When you’ve just invested in a newly paved parking lot in Kansas City, the last thing you want is to see it crack, fade, or deteriorate before its time. But if you skip sealcoating, that’s exactly what might happen. Sealcoating is a critical step in protecting your investment, especially in a climate like ours where […]