Professional Asphalt Paving Services for Kent Properties
Cardinal Asphalt Company provides commercial paving, parking lot repair, asphalt maintenance, driveway services, and commercial concrete solutions throughout Kent, Ohio — serving the diverse mix of property types that define this Portage County city anchored by Kent State University and a growing downtown business district. From rental property parking lots near the university to retail centers along State Route 59, professional services offices in the Kent Regional Business Alliance corridor, and residential driveways throughout established Kent neighborhoods, we deliver consistent, quality paving backed by 35 years of Northeast Ohio experience.
Cardinal Asphalt’s Kent service menu includes: asphalt paving, parking lot paving, overlay, milling, new construction paving, rip-out and replacement, crack filling, crack sealing, pothole repair, puddle repair, saw cut and removal, parking lot repair, asphalt maintenance, sealcoating, striping, driveway paving and repair, and commercial concrete services including sidewalks, parking lot slabs, and industrial concrete work.
As a family-owned company founded by James Richardson in 1994, Cardinal Asphalt has built its entire customer base on word-of-mouth referrals — a reflection of what the company has consistently delivered over more than three decades. Our team includes employees with deep roots in the Portage and Summit County region, and our second-generation family involvement ensures that the values driving our work today are the same values that built this company from the ground up. We hold an A+ BBB rating, participate in HBA Portage and Summit Counties, NARI, and the Greater Akron Chamber of Commerce, and give back through educational programs and youth athletic sponsorships throughout Northeast Ohio.
Call Cardinal Asphalt for your free Kent estimate.
Services Offered in
Kent, OH
- Asphalt Paving
- Parking Lot Paving
- New Construction Paving
- Asphalt Overlay
- Asphalt Milling
- Asphalt Maintenance
- Crack Sealing
- Crack Filling
- Striping
- Sealcoating
- Asphalt Repair
- Rip Out and Replace
- Parking Lot Repair
- Pothole Repair
- Puddle Repair
- Asphalt Patching
- Saw Cut and Removal
- Commercial Concrete
- Driveway Services
HBA PORTAGE & SUMMIT COUNTIES MEMBER:
Cardinal Asphalt’s participation in the Home Builders Association connects us directly to the Portage County construction and property community Kent is part of.
QUALITY THAT SPEAKS FOR ITSELF:
In 35 years, Cardinal Asphalt has never placed a single advertisement — every Kent project comes from a referral or a past job a property owner drove by.
CREW EXPERIENCE RUNS DEEP:
Our field crews have spent years working together across Northeast Ohio — the teamwork and shared experience show in the quality and efficiency of every Kent project.
INTEGRITY OVER REVENUE:
Cardinal Asphalt will turn down work when a proposed solution won’t hold up — an honest approach that protects Kent property owners’ long-term investments.
Kent, OH
Kent, Ohio is a Portage County city of approximately 27,000 residents — though that figure rises substantially when Kent State University’s 25,000-plus students are active on campus. Situated about 10 miles northeast of Akron along the Cuyahoga River, Kent occupies a 9.3-square-mile area that blends university-driven commercial activity with a historic downtown undergoing ongoing revitalization. Key commercial areas include the downtown North Water Street entertainment district, the Route 59 corridor to the west, the Kent Regional Business Alliance incubator corridor near the KSU Airport in adjacent Franklin Township, and the retail and medical service areas supporting both residents and the university population. University Hospitals Portage Medical Center and Kent State University itself are the city’s two largest employers, with the educational, health, and social services sector accounting for more than 28% of Kent’s workforce.
Kent’s paving environment reflects the combined demands of a university town and a traditionally established Northeast Ohio community. High-turnover rental properties near the university create elevated pavement wear on parking lots and access drives that see intensive seasonal use. Downtown Kent’s older commercial properties — many built in the mid-20th century — frequently require crack repair and surface maintenance to preserve pavement integrity during the extended periods between major capital reinvestment cycles. Kent’s humid continental climate delivers the same freeze-thaw cycling that challenges pavement throughout Northeast Ohio, with Portage County’s proximity to Lake Erie’s snowbelt adding seasonal moisture exposure. Cardinal Asphalt’s experience across both Portage and Summit County conditions positions us well to evaluate and address Kent property pavement needs accurately and efficiently.
FAQS
Does Cardinal Asphalt serve both commercial and residential properties throughout Kent?
Yes. Cardinal Asphalt Company provides parking lot paving and repair, driveway services, sealcoating, crack filling, and commercial concrete across the full range of Kent, OH property types — from rental properties and retail centers near Kent State University to established residential driveways in Kent’s older neighborhoods.
How does Cardinal Asphalt approach paving for Kent commercial properties with limited downtime windows?
We work with Kent, OH property owners and managers to sequence pavement work during off-peak hours or in phases that keep entrances and primary parking accessible. Self-performing all work — no subcontractors — gives Cardinal Asphalt direct control over scheduling flexibility.
