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Control traffic and protect pedestrians with speed bump installation in Tulsa, OK. We install asphalt speed humps, curbs, and parking lot accessories that match your pavement and improve safety.
Precision Asphalt Tulsa provides professional speed bump installation throughout Tulsa, OK, Oklahoma and the surrounding area. Our licensed, insured crew delivers safe, clean, on-time work with a free estimate before anything begins. Call (918) 703-4204 or request your free quote.
Engineered Speed Bumps, Curbs, and Asphalt Accessories for Tulsa Properties
Precision Asphalt Tulsa designs and installs speed bumps, curbs, and related asphalt accessories that are tailored to how people actually drive and park in Tulsa. From busy shopping centers along Memorial and Mingo to residential communities in Broken Arrow and midtown, we adjust layout, height, and spacing to calm traffic without creating headaches for drivers or drainage.
We focus on practical solutions that meet your safety goals, match your existing pavement, and hold up under Oklahoma temperature swings. Our crews are experienced with commercial parking lots, HOA streets, schools, medical offices, churches, and industrial yards, so we understand the different demands and expectations each property type brings.
Our Speed Bump Installation Process
Effective speed bump installation starts with a site assessment, not a catalog. A Precision Asphalt Tulsa estimator walks the property with you to see actual traffic patterns: where drivers cut through, typical speeds, and conflict points near doors, crosswalks, docks, or drive-thrus. We confirm whether speed bumps, speed humps, or speed tables make the most sense based on your target speed and vehicle mix.
Next, we measure and mark exact locations and approach distances. On steeper grades or near entrances off arterial roads like 71st or 41st, we adjust spacing and ramp length to prevent scraping and sudden braking that can cause rear-end accidents.
Once locations are approved, our crew saw cuts the existing asphalt where needed to create clean joints. We then mill or grind the surface so the bump or hump ties in smoothly. For asphalt speed bumps, we install and compact lifts of hot mix asphalt to the specified height, usually between 2 and 4 inches depending on the application and city or private standard. For preformed rubber speed bumps, we drill and anchor the sections into the asphalt or concrete using galvanized hardware.
After shaping, we mechanically compact the installation with vibratory plate compactors and rollers to make sure there are no soft spots. Finally, we stripe and apply high visibility markings so drivers can see the devices in time to slow down, even at night or in wet conditions.
Material and Design Options for Speed Bumps and Humps
Precision Asphalt Tulsa offers multiple speed control options so we can match the right design to your pavement and traffic needs.
Asphalt speed bumps are ideal for private drives, apartment communities, and internal commercial drives where a permanent, fully integrated solution is preferred. We custom form them directly out of hot mix asphalt and can vary the width, height, and ramp length. These blend visually with the lot and stand up well to heavy vehicles when properly compacted.
Preformed rubber or recycled composite speed bumps are useful when you need removability or when your underlying pavement cannot be cut deeply, such as over thin overlays or aging concrete. These are installed with mechanical anchors, and damaged sections can be replaced individually. They are also a good choice for seasonal school traffic control or temporary projects.
For higher volume drives where you want slower speeds without the abrupt feel of a bump, we design speed humps or speed tables that are longer and more gradual. These are especially useful in HOA streets and hospital or senior living campuses where ride comfort is a bigger concern.
We can incorporate reflective striping, thermoplastic chevrons, and surface textures so your speed control devices are clearly visible in heavy rain and low light, which are common during Tulsa storm seasons.
Curbs, Wheel Stops, and Other Asphalt Accessories
Traffic and parking control is not just about speed bumps. Precision Asphalt Tulsa installs and replaces concrete curbs, extruded asphalt curbs, and wheel stops (parking blocks) to protect landscaping, buildings, poles, and pedestrian areas.
Concrete curb and gutter is common along main drives and larger commercial projects. We set forms, place rebar or wire mesh where specified, and pour concrete that matches your existing profile and elevation. Proper curb height and backfill are key to controlling water, so we check transitions to inlets and existing drainage paths.
Extruded asphalt curbs can be formed directly onto existing asphalt surfaces. These are useful along edges where you want a raised boundary but do not need full curb and gutter. We heat and shape the mix with a specialized extruder, then hand finish for a tight seal to the pavement.
For parking stalls, we install concrete or recycled plastic wheel stops anchored with rebar or spikes. These help keep vehicles from overhanging sidewalks, utilities, or landscape beds. We position them with consistent setback from the striping so your lot looks organized and functions safely.
We also install bollard footings, signpost bases, and protective islands that tie into your curbs and bumps. Done correctly, these accessories work together so drivers understand where to go, where to park, and how fast to travel without confusing or cluttered layouts.
What Affects Cost for Speed Bump Installation and Curbs in Tulsa
Several specific factors drive the cost of speed bump installation and related curb work in Tulsa, and understanding them helps you plan a realistic budget.
Quantity and size: More bumps or longer humps mean more material and labor. A single 10 foot asphalt speed bump is very different in cost from a series of 22 foot humps across multiple internal streets.
Existing pavement condition: If your asphalt is rutted, alligatored, or very thin, we may need to patch or reinforce before installing bumps or new curbs, or they will crack and settle. In older shopping centers from the 1970s or 1980s, we often find multiple overlays that change how we tie in the new work.
Access and traffic control: Busy sites along major corridors often require off hours work, cones, barricades, and sometimes coordination with tenants. Night or weekend schedules can slightly increase cost but reduce disruption.
Drainage considerations: When adding curbs or raised devices, we sometimes need to cut small scuppers or adjust slopes so water does not pond. Additional saw cutting, milling, or patching to preserve drainage will add to the project scope but prevents future problems.
Markings and accessories: High visibility striping, reflective markers, and signage have their own cost, but in many cases they are required by insurers or property managers. We separate these line items clearly in our proposals so you can see where your money is going.
Common Problems We Prevent or Fix
Improperly installed speed bumps and curbs create more problems than they solve. Precision Asphalt Tulsa is often called to correct work done by contractors who did not account for real world conditions on Tulsa properties.
One common issue is overly tall or sharply ramped bumps that cause vehicles to bottom out, especially where delivery trucks, fire trucks, or lifted pickups are common. We design profiles that slow traffic to your target speed without generating constant complaints from tenants or visitors.
Another frequent problem is blocked drainage. Installing a bump at the low point of a drive without a water path leads to standing water and accelerated pavement failure during freeze-thaw cycles. We analyze your lot elevations and place devices so water can still reach inlets, or we incorporate notches or bypass channels where needed.
We also see curbs poured on poor base materials that crack or separate within a season. Our crews remove unstable material, compact a proper subbase, and tie new curbs to existing structures with dowels where appropriate.
Faded or missing markings are another safety hazard. When we install or repair speed control devices, we include durable striping and can schedule periodic restriping so the devices remain visible. This is especially important in shaded lots and older neighborhoods where ambient lighting is limited at night.
Why Tulsa Property Owners Choose Precision Asphalt Tulsa
Local experience matters for something as specific as speed bump installation and curb work. Precision Asphalt Tulsa works only in this region, so we know local expectations, common pavement designs, and how Oklahoma weather affects asphalt.
We stay current on typical standards requested by Tulsa HOAs, property managers, and risk managers, such as preferred speed bump spacing in apartment communities or approach marking lengths at schools and daycares. That means we can often flag potential concerns before they become issues during insurance inspections or tenant move ins.
Our proposals are detailed and line itemed so you see how many bumps, how many linear feet of curb, what materials are used, and where markings and signage are included. During installation, our foreman is on site to adjust field conditions, such as moving a bump a few feet to line up with a crosswalk or access ramp without slowing the project.
If you are planning speed bump installation, curb repair, or new asphalt accessories for a Tulsa area property, we can walk the site with you, discuss options, and provide a clear plan that fits your budget and traffic needs. The result is a lot or private street that is easier to navigate, safer for pedestrians, and simpler to maintain for years to come.
