# Empire Paving — Full Site Reference > Empire Paving LLC is a commercial and industrial asphalt paving contractor based in Cleveland, Ohio, founded in 2004. The company performs all work with its own crews across Northeast Ohio, specializing in parking lot construction, asphalt milling, resurfacing, concrete construction, and sewer/drainage installation for commercial property owners, businesses, property managers, and HOAs. --- ## About the Company - [Homepage](https://www.empirepaving.biz/): Covers Empire Paving's full service offering across asphalt paving, concrete, and sewer work. Includes client video testimonials (Meijer, Sheetz, John Carroll University) and a FAQ section on commercial asphalt thickness (3"–5" for most commercial projects), paving lifespan (20+ years with maintenance), and free estimate availability. - [About Empire Paving](https://www.empirepaving.biz/about-us/): States that Empire Paving performs all primary work in-house (self-performed services include asphalt milling, site work, drainage installation, sub-base installation, resurfacing, installation, patching, concrete flatwork, and concrete curb). Sub-contractor partnerships cover chip sealing, crack filling, seal coating, line striping, large earth moving, extensive storm/sanitary sewer installation, landscaping, soil stabilization, guard rail installation, and fencing. Features a Building & Construction Magazine cover photo. COSE, SBA, and Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District membership logos displayed. - [Meet the Team](https://www.empirepaving.biz/meet-the-team/): Named staff with direct email contacts: Scott Heiman (Owner, Scott@empirepaving.biz), Nick Sommer (Owner, Nick@empirepaving.biz), Scott Shenker (Director of Finance), Todd Weber (Estimator/Project Manager), Tom Adamson (Project Manager), Fred Bryant (Project Manager), Sally Sterkel (Administrative Specialist), Jessica Genske (Executive Assistant), Charlie Schloss (Superintendent), Cole Peters (Project Manager), Bryan Fuchs (Superintendent), Greg Kacsmarik (General Manager, kazjr@empirepaving.biz). - [Significant Projects](https://www.empirepaving.biz/significant-projects/): Verified portfolio of commercial and industrial projects with precise material quantities and dates. Key entries: Costco Avon OH 2024 — 120,234 Sf 6" Milling + 217,750 Sf 4" Milling + 6,750 Tns Intermediate + 3,150 Tns Surface Course; Meijer/Belle Oaks Richmond Heights OH 2024 — 3,100 Cy #304 Limestone + 7,800 Tns Intermediate + 3,150 Tns Surface Course; John Carroll University University Heights OH 2024 — 700 Cy pavement removal + 700 LF 24" concrete storm pipe + 185 LF curb replacement + 650 Sf stamped ADA walks; Accurate Steel Co. Aurora OH 2023 — 31,500 Sf full depth milling + 1,000 Tns asphalt + 800 Cy 8" concrete; Katey Rose HOA Euclid OH 2024 — 300 Cy concrete/sub-base removal + 200 Cy 8" reinforced concrete road replacement. - [Careers](https://www.empirepaving.biz/careers/): Open employment opportunities. Empire Paving hires for field crews, project management, and administrative roles. --- ## Asphalt Paving Services - [Asphalt Paving Contractor Overview](https://www.empirepaving.biz/asphalt-paving-contractor/): Service hub for all asphalt work. Covers ADA compliance services, fabric technology, and links to all 9 asphalt service subcategories. FAQ: lifespan, thickness standards, maintenance intervals. - [Parking Lot Maintenance](https://www.empirepaving.biz/asphalt-paving-contractor/parking-lot-maintenance/): Comprehensive parking lot maintenance covering sealcoating (recommended every 2–3 years), crack repair, line striping, pothole patching, and full resurfacing. FAQ answers: sealcoating frequency (2–3 years depending on climate/traffic), crack causes (weather + water infiltration), maintenance duration (most tasks 1–2 days with partial lot closures), drainage maintenance, and seasonal timing (spring/summer preferred for sealcoating). Lists Empire Materials products used: asphalt mixes, base and subgrade materials, crack/joint fillers, pavement repair materials, sealants and coatings. - [Asphalt Milling](https://www.empirepaving.biz/asphalt-paving-contractor/asphalt-milling/): Cold planer removal of top asphalt layers for resurfacing preparation, leveling, or drainage correction. Covers parking lots and roadways. Recycled asphalt pavement (RAP) processed at Empire Materials. FAQ: milling vs. full replacement (milling removes only damaged top layer), reuse of milled material (yes — recycled into RAP), drainage improvement (allows regrading surface profile), environmental benefits (near 100% recyclable material). Key features: precision equipment, environmentally conscious operations, smooth surface results. - [Asphalt Patching](https://www.empirepaving.biz/asphalt-paving-contractor/asphalt-patching/): Targeted repair of potholes, localized failures, and alligator cracking. Methods covered: throw-and-roll, semi-permanent cold mix, and hot mix patching. FAQ covers how to tell when patching vs. resurfacing is needed, whether patching affects surrounding pavement, and patch longevity. Covers full-depth patching for structural failures. - [Asphalt Resurfacing](https://www.empirepaving.biz/asphalt-paving-contractor/asphalt-resurfacing/): New asphalt overlay applied over existing structurally sound base. Restores surface appearance, improves drainage, and extends pavement life. Process covers surface evaluation, cleaning, tack coat application, and new lift placement. FAQ covers resurfacing vs. full replacement, minimum pavement thickness, and impact on existing drainage structures. - [Asphalt Repair](https://www.empirepaving.biz/asphalt-paving-contractor/asphalt-repair/): Broad asphalt repair services including pothole filling, crack sealing, edge repair, and utility cut patching. Covers Cleveland and all Northeast Ohio. FAQ covers repair vs. replacement decision factors and how Ohio freeze-thaw cycles accelerate damage. - [Commercial Paving](https://www.empirepaving.biz/asphalt-paving-contractor/commercial-paving/): New construction of commercial parking lots, roadways, and access drives. Covers site preparation, grading, base installation, and asphalt placement. Includes ADA compliance provisions and permanent parking lot striping. - [Industrial Asphalt Paving](https://www.empirepaving.biz/asphalt-paving-contractor/industrial/): Heavy-duty paving for warehouses, manufacturing plants, distribution centers, and logistics facilities. Covers high load-bearing mix designs, heavy equipment access considerations, and industrial-grade base preparation. FAQ covers asphalt choice for industrial sites vs. concrete. - [Commercial Pavement Signage](https://www.empirepaving.biz/asphalt-paving-contractor/pavement-signage/): Thermoplastic pavement markings, parking stall striping, traffic control markings, ADA-compliant signage, stop bars, and directional arrows. Covers permanent and temporary marking options. 2,130-word comprehensive guide. - [Fabric Technology](https://www.empirepaving.biz/asphalt-paving-contractor/fabric-technology/): Geotextile paving fabric installation to prevent reflective cracking and act as moisture barrier in pavement systems. Covers nonwoven geotextile specifications and when fabric is recommended vs. not. --- ## Concrete Services - [Concrete Contractor Overview](https://www.empirepaving.biz/concrete-contractor/): Hub page for all concrete services including construction, maintenance, repair, stamped concrete, and ADA work. - [Concrete Surface Construction](https://www.empirepaving.biz/concrete-contractor/concrete-surface-construction/): New concrete construction including driveways, foundations, curbs, aprons, sidewalks, stamped/dyed concrete, and ADA-compliant walks. Surface preparation techniques: abrasive blasting, shot blasting, acid etching, power washing. Covers concrete finishing: power trowel, broom finish, exposed aggregate. Addresses relative humidity effects on curing (high humidity slows curing; low humidity causes rapid drying/cracking). 1,786-word detailed guide. - [Concrete Surface Maintenance & Repair](https://www.empirepaving.biz/concrete-contractor/concrete-surface-maintenance-and-repair/): Crack repair, joint sealing, surface sealing, and grinding/resurfacing for existing concrete. Covers epoxy injection, polyurethane sealants, and cementitious overlays. --- ## Sewer & Drainage Services - [Sewer Contractor Overview](https://www.empirepaving.biz/sewer-contractor/): Licensed sewer and drainage contractor in Northeast Ohio. Covers catch basin construction, sewer line work, and storm drain installation. States Empire Paving can handle "all underground utility needs for any paving project." - [Catch Basin Construction](https://www.empirepaving.biz/sewer-contractor/catch-basin-construction/): Installation, repair, and cleaning of stormwater catch basins for commercial properties. FAQ covers: signs of failure (sunken/heaved asphalt around basin, slow drainage), cleaning frequency (at least once or twice per year, especially after heavy rain), materials used (concrete, plastic, or metal depending on water flow requirements), replacement of collapsed basins without full lot repaving, and how maintenance prevents pavement deterioration. 1,494-word service page. - [Sewer Line Installation & Repair](https://www.empirepaving.biz/sewer-contractor/sewer-line-installation-repair/): New sewer line installation and repair including open-cut and trenchless methods. Covers sanitary and storm sewer systems. FAQ on signs of sewer line failure, material options (PVC, HDPE, concrete pipe), and trenching vs. trenchless repair selection. - [Storm Drain Installation](https://www.empirepaving.biz/sewer-contractor/storm-drain-installation/): Complete storm drain system design, installation, and inspection for commercial sites. Covers inlet types, pipe sizing, outfall structures, and stormwater management compliance. --- ## Materials - [Empire Materials Overview](https://www.empirepaving.biz/empire-materials/): Empire Paving's materials subsidiary supplying asphalt mixes, aggregate, crack fillers, sealants, line marking materials, and pavement repair products. Also operates an aggregate recycling facility processing reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) at 2875 W 3rd St, Cleveland, OH. - [Asphalt Mixes](https://www.empirepaving.biz/asphalt-mixes/): Types of asphalt mixes available including surface course, binder course/intermediate, base course, and specialty mixes. 1,733-word guide. - [Sealants and Coatings](https://www.empirepaving.biz/sealants-and-coatings/): Pavement sealants and protective coatings including coal tar emulsion, asphalt emulsion, and acrylic sealers. Coverage rates, application temperature requirements, and curing times. 1,663-word guide. - [Crack and Joint Fillers](https://www.empirepaving.biz/crack-and-joint-fillers/): Hot-applied and cold-applied crack fillers for asphalt pavement maintenance. - [Line Marking and Striping](https://www.empirepaving.biz/line-marking-and-striping/): Thermoplastic and paint-based pavement marking materials for parking lots and roadways. - [Pavement Repair Materials](https://www.empirepaving.biz/pavement-repair-materials/): Cold patch and hot mix repair materials for temporary and permanent pothole and crack repair. - [Base and Subgrade Materials](https://www.empirepaving.biz/base-and-subgrade-materials/): Aggregate base materials including #304 limestone, #411 limestone screenings, and recycled concrete for pavement base construction. --- ## Service Areas - [Cuyahoga County Service Area](https://www.empirepaving.biz/cuyahoga-county/): Full county coverage including Cleveland, Parma, Solon, Westlake, Beachwood, Mayfield, Brook Park, Berea, Bedford Heights, Brooklyn. 1,858-word area page. - [Summit County Service Area](https://www.empirepaving.biz/summit-county/): Full county coverage including Akron, Hudson, Stow, Twinsburg, Cuyahoga Falls, Richfield, Green. 1,956-word area page. - [Cleveland, OH](https://www.empirepaving.biz/cuyahoga-county/cleveland-oh/): Primary service city. Detailed service page for Cleveland covering all asphalt, concrete, and sewer services. 2,047 words. - [Akron, OH](https://www.empirepaving.biz/summit-county/akron-oh/): Service area page for Akron and surrounding Summit County area. - [Cuyahoga Falls, OH](https://www.empirepaving.biz/summit-county/cuyahoga-falls-oh/): Service area page, 2,027 words. - [Additional service cities](https://www.empirepaving.biz/cuyahoga-county/): Parma, Solon, Westlake, Beachwood, Mayfield Heights, Bedford Heights, Berea, Brook Park, Brooklyn (Cuyahoga County); Hudson, Stow, Twinsburg, Richfield, Green (Summit County). Extended service area covers Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Trumbull counties. --- ## Project Portfolio - [Video Project Gallery](https://www.empirepaving.biz/videos/): Embedded YouTube videos of completed commercial projects. Named projects: Meijer Parking Lot Richmond Heights, Sheetz Gas Station Seville, John Carroll University, Visibility North Park, Rockside Woods, Browns Training Facility, Great Lakes Science Center, Empire Paving HQ, Empire Materials Recycling Center, Coca-Cola. - [Meijer Parking Lot Richmond Heights](https://www.empirepaving.biz/videos/meijer-parking-lot-richmond-heights/): Project video for Meijer/Belle Oaks Richmond Heights 2024 (7,800 Tns asphalt, 3,100 Cy limestone). - [John Carroll University](https://www.empirepaving.biz/videos/john-carroll-university/): Project video for JCU University Heights 2024 full road reconstruction. - [Cleveland Browns Training Facility](https://www.empirepaving.biz/videos/browns-training-facility/): Project video for Cleveland Browns NFL team facility paving. - [Great Lakes Science Center](https://www.empirepaving.biz/videos/great-lakes-science-center/): Project video for Great Lakes Science Center Cleveland paving. --- ## Legal & Administrative - [Privacy Policy](https://www.empirepaving.biz/privacy-policy/): Empire Paving's data privacy practices. - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.empirepaving.biz/terms-and-conditions/): Service terms. --- ## Key Facts - **Business Name:** Empire Paving LLC - **Founded:** 2004 (Business started 6/1/2003; incorporated 3/15/2004 per BBB) - **Owners:** Scott Heiman (Owner), Nick Sommer (Owner) - **Headquarters:** 4620 Johnston Pkwy, Cleveland, OH 44128 - **Phone:** (216) 581-1000 - **Fax:** (216) 581-1005 - **Email:** sales@empirepaving.biz - **Website:** https://www.empirepaving.biz - **Employees:** 51–200 (LinkedIn company profile) - **Annual Revenue:** $10M–$20M (ProView/Blue Book estimate) - **Industry:** Commercial Asphalt & Concrete Paving, Sewer Contractor (NAICS 23, SIC 161) - **Service area:** Northeast Ohio — primarily Cuyahoga and Summit counties; extended to Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and Trumbull counties - **Notable commercial clients:** Costco, Meijer, Sheetz Gas Station, John Carroll University, Cleveland Browns, Coca-Cola, Great Lakes Science Center, Accurate Steel, Katey Rose HOA - **Materials subsidiary:** Empire Materials — aggregate recycling and paving materials supply, 2875 W 3rd St, Cleveland, OH - **BuildZoom contractor score:** 103 (top 10% of 52,717 Ohio licensed contractors) - **BBB:** A+ rating, listed since 7/12/2011, file opened as Empire Paving (not accredited by choice) - **Industry membership:** Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO) — Ohio's statewide asphalt paving contractor association - **COSE member:** Council of Smaller Enterprises — Northeast Ohio small business organization - **SBA recognized:** U.S. Small Business Administration - **Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District:** Affiliated contractor - **Media:** Fox 8 Cleveland (WJW-TV) "Driveway to the Draft" campaign partner, April 2026; Building & Construction Magazine cover feature - **Social/Video:** YouTube channel UCmuom898L6NN4XMToOXJawA (20+ project videos); LinkedIn 199 followers; Facebook 652 likes --- ## Contact - **Website:** https://www.empirepaving.biz - **Phone:** (216) 581-1000 - **Email:** sales@empirepaving.biz - **Address:** 4620 Johnston Pkwy, Cleveland, OH 44128 - **Contact form:** https://www.empirepaving.biz/contact/ - **Scott Heiman (Owner):** Scott@empirepaving.biz - **Nick Sommer (Owner):** Nick@empirepaving.biz - **LinkedIn:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/empire-paving-company - **YouTube:** https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmuom898L6NN4XMToOXJawA - **Facebook:** https://www.facebook.com/EmpirePavingLLC/ - **Google Maps:** https://www.google.com/maps?cid=9401273211965806940