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Serving Santa Monica, CA and surrounding areas. (424) 268-2037
Permanent asphalt speed bumps that slow vehicles down every time, without signs or barriers that get ignored.
Permanent asphalt speed bumps that slow vehicles down every time, without signs or barriers that get ignored.
Speed bump installation in Santa Monica places a permanent raised asphalt mound across a driveway or private road. We prepare the surface, lay hot-mix asphalt in a shaped profile, compact it, and apply high-visibility striping. Most single-bump installations are completed in one day and the surface is back in use the same afternoon.
In a dense, walkable city like Santa Monica, vehicles and pedestrians constantly share tight spaces. A speed bump is the most reliable way to change driver behavior on a private surface - it works automatically, every time, without any ongoing effort from you. Property owners who are also addressing pavement condition often combine this with asphalt sealcoating to protect the surface at the same time.
Whether you manage a single-family driveway, an HOA community, or a shared parking area, we handle the site assessment, the permit question, and the installation - so the finished bump is built right and will not become a headache down the road.
If cars regularly move at unsafe speeds through your driveway, parking lot, or private road, a physical barrier is the most reliable solution. Santa Monica is a dense residential city, and cut-through traffic, delivery vehicles, and rideshare pickups can turn a quiet private road into a daily safety concern. Signs alone rarely change behavior for long.
If kids play near your driveway, dogs run in a gated community, or pedestrians regularly cross a private road on your property, a speed bump creates a physical reminder for drivers. In Santa Monica's walkable neighborhoods, that added layer of protection is not optional - it is basic risk management.
If residents or tenants have raised speeding concerns in a shared community, a professionally installed speed bump is a concrete, documented response. HOA boards in Santa Monica communities often install them after a pattern of complaints - and having the installation on record also helps with liability documentation if questions ever arise.
If you are already planning to repave a driveway or parking area, adding a speed bump at the same time is the most cost-efficient moment to do it. The crew is already on-site, the surface is already being worked, and integrating a bump into fresh pavement produces a cleaner, more durable result than adding one later to an older surface.
We install permanent asphalt speed bumps - not bolt-down rubber units that loosen over time and become eyesores. Hot-mix asphalt is built directly into the surface, shaped to smooth transitions on both sides, compacted while warm, and striped with high-visibility paint once cooled. The result is a bump that holds its shape for years in Santa Monica's coastal climate, where the absence of freeze-thaw cycles means asphalt is not subject to the heaving that causes problems in colder regions.
For properties that are also investing in their pavement overall, we often pair speed bump work with parking lot paving or fresh asphalt sealcoating so the entire surface gets addressed in a single mobilization. We also handle HOA documentation and the Santa Monica permit process, so you are not left figuring that out on your own.
Best for residential driveways and private entries where one well-placed bump changes the pace of incoming traffic.
Best for shared parking areas or private roads where a planned series of bumps keeps traffic calm throughout the property.
Best for gated complexes and townhome communities that need association approval, documentation, and a professional result residents can accept.
Santa Monica is an independent city with its own public works department, and the distinction between private property and public right-of-way matters here more than in many places. A speed bump on a private driveway or HOA road is one process. A speed bump on a public city street goes through a formal traffic-calming review that involves the city - not your contractor - and can take months. We are familiar with both paths and will tell you upfront which one applies to your property and address.
We work throughout Santa Monica and the surrounding Westside, including Venice and Marina del Rey, where HOA communities and private roads are common and the same permit and association questions come up regularly. Santa Monica's dense, urban layout - narrow streets, limited staging areas, heavy pedestrian traffic - means we plan our work windows carefully to minimize disruption to you and your neighbors.
Call or submit the form and we will get back to you within one business day. We schedule a site visit to measure the surface, check the existing pavement condition, and confirm whether the property is private, HOA-governed, or adjacent to a public city street.
After the visit, we provide a written estimate covering surface prep, materials, striping, and cleanup. If HOA approval or a city permit is required, we advise you on the process and can provide documentation to support your association application.
The crew arrives with hot-mix asphalt and prepares the surface, lays and shapes the bump, and compacts it. Once cooled, striping is applied. A single residential bump typically takes a few hours, and Santa Monica's warm climate means the surface is usually ready for vehicles that same afternoon.
Before the crew departs, we walk the finished bump with you. Check the transitions, confirm the striping is clean, and raise any concerns on the spot. A good bump has smooth, gradual rises on both sides - no sharp ledge, no risk of bottoming out at a reasonable speed.
We visit your property, assess the surface and your specific situation, and give you a clear written estimate at no charge. No pressure. Replies within one business day.
(424) 268-2037Rubber and plastic speed bumps loosen over time, rattle undercar, and eventually look abandoned. We build speed bumps from hot-mix asphalt, directly integrated into your pavement. In Santa Monica's coastal climate - where UV exposure and salt air are constants - a properly formulated asphalt bump holds its shape and finish for years without re-bolting or replacement.
Whether your property is HOA-governed or subject to city permit requirements, we tell you upfront what approvals are needed and help you navigate them. A licensed California contractor can verify their status at cslb.ca.gov - we always encourage you to look us up before you hire anyone for paving work.
High-visibility striping is part of every installation, not an optional extra. Most jurisdictions require it for safety compliance, and a bump that drivers cannot clearly see in the evening creates a liability issue for the property owner. We apply the paint when the surface has cooled enough to hold it and confirm visibility before we leave.
The combination of marine air, UV exposure, and warm temperatures along the Santa Monica coast requires specific mix choices and finishing techniques. We have been doing this work on the Westside and understand how these conditions affect long-term performance. The National Asphalt Pavement Association sets the technical standards we follow.
From a single residential driveway bump to a multi-bump layout across a private parking lot, we bring the same attention to surface prep, mix selection, and finished quality. When you walk the completed job with us, you will see the difference between a bump that was built right and one that was simply placed and forgotten.
Protect a newly paved or freshly bumped surface from Santa Monica's UV exposure and salt air with a professional sealcoat application.
Learn MoreReplace or repave the entire parking surface while integrating speed bumps in a single mobilization for the most cost-efficient result.
Learn MoreCall today for a free on-site quote - most single-bump installations are complete in one day with the surface back in use the same afternoon.