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Serving Los Gatos, CA and surrounding areas. (669) 240-7048
Rubber bumps that shift and crack every winter are a temporary fix. A permanent asphalt speed bump blends with your driveway and keeps vehicles slow without the ongoing hassle.
Speed bump installation in Los Gatos involves forming a smooth, raised section of hot-mix asphalt across your private driveway or shared access lane - most single-bump jobs are completed in a few hours and the surface is driveable within a day.
Unlike rubber or plastic bolt-down units, a permanent asphalt speed bump bonds with the surrounding surface, does not shift after the first wet winter, and does not need to be removed or replaced. It blends into the driveway rather than sitting on top of it as an afterthought. We build the bump in layers, compact it correctly, and shape it to a consistent profile so both sides slope evenly - every driver, from family members to delivery drivers who have never been to your home, gets the same physical reminder to slow down. If the condition of the surrounding asphalt is a concern, we can pair this work with our asphalt sealcoating service so the entire surface gets attention in a single visit.
On private driveways and shared lanes in Los Gatos - especially the longer, curved driveways common on hillside properties - a speed bump is often the simplest and most reliable solution when verbal requests to slow down have not worked.
If cars regularly come down your driveway faster than feels safe - especially on a long or curved driveway common in the Los Gatos hills - a speed bump is a direct, permanent solution. A physical reminder does what a verbal request cannot.
If kids play near the end of the driveway or a dog has access to the area, the stakes of a fast-moving vehicle are high. A speed bump forces every driver to slow before reaching the area where someone might step out, giving everyone more reaction time.
Bolt-down rubber or plastic speed bumps shift, crack, fade, and eventually detach from the pavement - especially after a wet Los Gatos winter. If you are tired of re-securing or replacing a temporary unit, a permanent asphalt bump ends that cycle.
Shared access lanes in Los Gatos are common in hillside subdivisions and older neighborhoods with flag lots. When you cannot control how other households and their guests drive, a speed bump on the shared surface does the controlling for you.
We install single or multiple asphalt speed bumps on private driveways, shared access lanes, and private parking areas. Each bump is built from the same hot-mix asphalt used for driveway paving, so it bonds cleanly with the surrounding surface. We mark the location, prepare the existing surface, place the asphalt in layers, and compact it to a consistent profile with smooth transitions on both sides. Optional painted yellow or white stripes and reflective markers are available for driveways where night visibility is a concern. For properties where the pavement surrounding the new bump also needs attention, we can combine the installation with our parking lot paving or driveway paving work so both are completed in one scheduled visit.
We also discuss bump profile with every customer before installation. Speed bumps and speed humps have different profiles - a bump is steeper and designed for very low speeds, while a hump is longer and more gradual. For most residential driveways in Los Gatos, a hump profile is more comfortable for daily use without sacrificing the safety benefit. We also consider slope and drainage when positioning the bump, which matters on the hillside lots common in this area. For customers where slope correction is needed before bump installation, that work can be paired with our asphalt sealcoating service to protect the entire surface after the job is done.
Best for residential driveways with one defined spot where vehicles need to slow down before reaching a garage, gate, or shared area.
Suits long private driveways or shared access lanes where one bump is not enough to control speed across the full length.
Ideal for homeowners who want vehicles to slow consistently without the jarring impact of a steeper bump on a daily-use driveway.
The right addition for driveways with low-light conditions or HOA requirements that mandate visible markings on traffic calming features.
Los Gatos has a mix of flat in-town streets and winding hillside roads, and many properties have long private driveways that descend steeply from the street. On those driveways, vehicles pick up speed quickly and have limited stopping distance before reaching a garage, a gate, or a play area. The problem is more pronounced on hillside lots above Highway 17 where driveways curve and sightlines are short. A permanent asphalt speed bump accounts for the slope when it is positioned - a contractor who knows hillside terrain will place the bump so it slows vehicles without creating a drainage problem at the base. We install speed bumps regularly in Saratoga on similar hillside driveways, and we know how to size and profile the bump for those grades.
HOA prevalence is another local factor. Many Los Gatos neighborhoods - especially in hillside and planned communities - require written approval before any modification to a shared driveway or private road. Getting that approval before scheduling the work avoids delays and removal orders. We can provide a simple diagram of the proposed bump with dimensions and location that makes your HOA submission straightforward. We see similar HOA requirements on shared driveways in Campbell and have the documentation process down. For properties in wildfire-adjacent areas in the hills, it is also worth confirming that a bump on your access road will not conflict with any emergency vehicle access requirements before the work is scheduled. The California Contractors State License Board lets you verify any paving contractor's license before you hire.
We respond within one business day. Tell us where the bump will go, roughly how wide the driveway is, and whether you have any HOA or shared-road considerations. That gives us a head start before the site visit.
We visit your property to measure the driveway width, assess the condition of the existing asphalt, and look at the slope and drainage around the proposed location. You receive a written quote before any work is scheduled.
If your driveway is part of a shared road or your property is in an HOA community, we provide a simple diagram of the proposed bump that you can submit for approval. This step protects you from having to remove the work later.
The crew marks the bump location, prepares the surface, and places and compacts the asphalt. The whole job typically wraps in a few hours. We walk you through the finished bump before we leave and answer any questions about care.
We visit your site, assess the slope and surface, and give you a written quote before you commit to anything.
(669) 240-7048Sloped lots in Los Gatos require a bump that is positioned and profiled for the grade - not just placed wherever is convenient. We account for drainage when we choose the bump location so you do not end up with a water-pooling problem where the bump meets the driveway.
We use the same hot-mix asphalt as your driveway, so the bump bonds cleanly rather than sitting on top as a separate object. The result is a consistent, finished look that does not crack at the edges or shift after the first winter freeze-thaw.
If your property is in an HOA community, we provide a simple diagram of the proposed bump - dimensions, location, and markings - that you can submit with your approval request. Getting a yes in writing before we start protects both of us.
We hold a current California contractor's license, which you can verify through the state's online licensing system before hiring us. That license is your protection if something goes wrong, and it means the work meets state standards. Verify any contractor at cslb.ca.gov.
A speed bump is a simple job when the surface is flat and new. It takes a bit more thought when the driveway slopes, the soil is clay-heavy, or the HOA has opinions. We handle all of it so you do not have to.
Protect your driveway and your new speed bump with a fresh sealcoat that closes surface pores and slows oxidation from the Bay Area sun.
Learn MoreFull-depth asphalt paving for private parking areas and shared lots - a natural companion to speed bump installation for HOA and multi-unit properties.
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