# Empire Paving

> Commercial asphalt and paving contractor in Cleveland, OH, serving Northeast Ohio since 2004. Specializes in parking lot construction, asphalt milling, resurfacing, concrete work, and sewer/drainage installation for commercial and industrial clients.

## About

- [About Empire Paving](https://www.empirepaving.biz/about-us/): Company background, self-performed services list, sub-contractor partnerships, and client testimonials. Empire Paving has operated in Northeast Ohio since 2004 with crews handling all work in-house.
- [Meet the Team](https://www.empirepaving.biz/meet-the-team/): Roster of owners Scott Heiman and Nick Sommer plus 10 named project managers, estimators, superintendents, and administrative staff with contact emails.
- [Significant Projects](https://www.empirepaving.biz/significant-projects/): Portfolio of completed commercial projects with exact material quantities — includes Costco Avon 2024 (217,750 Sf milling), Meijer Richmond Heights 2024 (7,800 Tns asphalt), John Carroll University 2024 (700 LF storm pipe), Accurate Steel Aurora 2023, and Katey Rose HOA 2024.

## Asphalt Services

- [Asphalt Paving Contractor](https://www.empirepaving.biz/asphalt-paving-contractor/): Overview of all asphalt services in Northeast Ohio including milling, patching, resurfacing, commercial paving, and parking lot maintenance.
- [Parking Lot Maintenance](https://www.empirepaving.biz/asphalt-paving-contractor/parking-lot-maintenance/): Sealcoating (recommended every 2–3 years), crack filling, patching, and line striping for commercial parking lots. Includes FAQ on maintenance frequency and seasonal timing.
- [Asphalt Milling](https://www.empirepaving.biz/asphalt-paving-contractor/asphalt-milling/): Cold planer removal of damaged asphalt layers (1.5"–4" depth) for resurfacing preparation. Recycled asphalt processed at Empire Materials facility. FAQ covers milling vs. full replacement.
- [Asphalt Patching](https://www.empirepaving.biz/asphalt-paving-contractor/asphalt-patching/): Cold patch, hot mix patching, and full-depth patching for potholes and localized failures. Covers throw-and-roll, semi-permanent, and infrared patching methods.
- [Asphalt Resurfacing](https://www.empirepaving.biz/asphalt-paving-contractor/asphalt-resurfacing/): Overlay of new asphalt layer to restore pavement without full base removal. Typically 1.5"–3" overlay on structurally sound base.
- [Asphalt Repair](https://www.empirepaving.biz/asphalt-paving-contractor/asphalt-repair/): Pothole repair, crack sealing, and alligator cracking remediation across Northeast Ohio including Cleveland.
- [Commercial Paving](https://www.empirepaving.biz/asphalt-paving-contractor/commercial-paving/): New parking lot construction and commercial roadway paving for businesses, property managers, and HOAs.
- [Industrial Asphalt Paving](https://www.empirepaving.biz/asphalt-paving-contractor/industrial/): Heavy-duty paving for warehouses, manufacturing facilities, and distribution centers requiring high load-bearing capacity.
- [Commercial Pavement Signage](https://www.empirepaving.biz/asphalt-paving-contractor/pavement-signage/): ADA-compliant thermoplastic pavement markings, parking lot striping, and traffic control signage.

## Concrete Services

- [Concrete Contractor](https://www.empirepaving.biz/concrete-contractor/): Overview of concrete services in Northeast Ohio including surface construction, maintenance, and repair.
- [Concrete Surface Construction](https://www.empirepaving.biz/concrete-contractor/concrete-surface-construction/): New concrete driveways, curbs, aprons, stamped concrete, ADA-compliant walks, and concrete flatwork. Covers surface preparation techniques including shot blasting and acid etching.
- [Concrete Surface Maintenance & Repair](https://www.empirepaving.biz/concrete-contractor/concrete-surface-maintenance-and-repair/): Crack repair, resurfacing, and sealing for existing concrete surfaces.

## Sewer & Drainage

- [Sewer Contractor](https://www.empirepaving.biz/sewer-contractor/): Overview of underground utility and drainage services.
- [Catch Basin Construction](https://www.empirepaving.biz/sewer-contractor/catch-basin-construction/): Stormwater catch basin installation, repair, and cleaning for commercial properties. FAQ covers cleaning frequency, material types (concrete, plastic, metal), and signs of failure.
- [Sewer Line Installation & Repair](https://www.empirepaving.biz/sewer-contractor/sewer-line-installation-repair/): Sewer line installation and repair using trenchless and open-cut methods.
- [Storm Drain Installation](https://www.empirepaving.biz/sewer-contractor/storm-drain-installation/): Complete storm drain design, installation, and inspection to manage stormwater runoff.

## Materials

- [Empire Materials](https://www.empirepaving.biz/empire-materials/): Empire Paving's materials division providing asphalt mixes, aggregate, crack fillers, sealants, and line marking materials. Recycled asphalt facility at 2875 W 3rd St, Cleveland.

## Service Areas

- [Cuyahoga County](https://www.empirepaving.biz/cuyahoga-county/): Full service coverage across Cuyahoga County including Cleveland, Parma, Solon, Westlake, Beachwood, Mayfield, and 10+ additional municipalities.
- [Summit County](https://www.empirepaving.biz/summit-county/): Full service coverage across Summit County including Akron, Hudson, Stow, Twinsburg, Cuyahoga Falls, Richfield, and Green.
- [Cleveland, OH](https://www.empirepaving.biz/cuyahoga-county/cleveland-oh/): Primary service city. Commercial asphalt, concrete, and sewer services throughout Cleveland and surrounding areas.

## Project Videos

- [Project Video Gallery](https://www.empirepaving.biz/videos/): YouTube video library featuring completed commercial paving projects including Meijer, Sheetz, John Carroll University, Cleveland Browns Training Facility, Great Lakes Science Center, and Coca-Cola.

## Contact

- [Contact Empire Paving](https://www.empirepaving.biz/contact/): Request a free estimate or contact the team.
- [Careers](https://www.empirepaving.biz/careers/): Open positions at Empire Paving.

## Key Facts

- Founded: 2004 (incorporated March 15, 2004)
- Owners: Scott Heiman and Nick Sommer
- Headquarters: 4620 Johnston Pkwy, Cleveland, OH 44128
- Phone: (216) 581-1000
- Email: sales@empirepaving.biz
- Employees: 51–200 (LinkedIn)
- Industry: Commercial Asphalt & Concrete Paving, Sewer Contractor
- Service area: Northeast Ohio — Cuyahoga, Summit, Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, Trumbull counties
- Notable clients: Costco, Meijer, Sheetz Gas Station, John Carroll University, Cleveland Browns, Coca-Cola, Great Lakes Science Center
- Materials subsidiary: Empire Materials (aggregate recycling and paving materials)
- BuildZoom score: 103 (top 10% of 52,717 Ohio licensed contractors)
- BBB rating: A+
- Industry membership: Flexible Pavements of Ohio (FPO)
- Media: Fox 8 Cleveland (WJW-TV) "Driveway to the Draft" partnership, 2026
- Press: Building & Construction Magazine cover feature