Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Asphalt Partner in South Florida
Founded in 1966, General Asphalt is a third-generation family-owned business that has become one of South Florida's leading Heavy Highway and Civil contractors. Our expertise spans asphalt manufacturing, road construction, and comprehensive infrastructure solutions, supported by two state-of-the-art production facilities. We maintain ASHTOO-accredited laboratories and employ FDOT-certified technicians to ensure rigorous quality control across all projects. Our commitment to safety is demonstrated through OSHA-certified training programs and a full-time Safety Officer dedicated to eliminating workplace hazards. With a fleet of 94 vehicles and 187 employees, we deliver high-quality asphalt products and services to public and private sector clients throughout South Florida. Our manufacturing capabilities include producing over 500,000 tons annually of hot mix, warm mix, and cold patch asphalt for both internal projects and external sales.We provide end-to-end solutions through strategic subcontracting partnerships that expand our service offerings to include milling, concrete work, earthwork, and lighting installations. Our third-generation leadership continues the founding principles of quality, integrity, and community service established by our original founders. This deep-rooted experience combined with modern equipment and methodologies enables us to complete complex projects within budget and schedule constraints while maintaining minimal traffic disruption. Our clients benefit from our vertically integrated operations that combine manufacturing excellence with construction expertise to deliver superior infrastructure solutions.
Services
Asphalt Manufacturing
Road Construction
Retail Asphalt Sales
Milling Services
Concrete Work
Earthwork
Striping
Lighting Installation
Details
- Year established: 1966
Highlights and features
- Third-generation family-owned business with 58 years of local expertise
- ASHTOO-accredited laboratories ensure rigorous asphalt quality testing
- Vertically integrated operations from manufacturing to construction
- 94-vehicle fleet enables timely project completion across South Florida
- OSHA-certified safety programs protect workers and the public
Associations and certifications
- ASHTOO
Services
Asphalt Manufacturing
Our two Dade County facilities produce over 500,000 tons annually of hot mix, warm mix, and cold patch asphalt. This includes standard, polymer, and friction course mixes meeting FAA and FDOT specifications. The manufacturing capabilities support both our construction projects and direct sales to local paving companies.
Road Construction
We specialize in constructing roads, highways, and airport runways using high-quality asphalt materials. Our projects incorporate careful planning to minimize traffic disruption while meeting South Florida's infrastructure demands. Services include base preparation, asphalt placement, and final compaction.
Retail Asphalt Sales
We supply hot mix, warm mix, and cold patch asphalt to paving companies, contractors, and municipalities. Our production capacity allows for both large-scale project support and smaller quantity sales. Products meet all required transportation and durability specifications.
Milling Services
Through our subcontracting network, we provide asphalt milling services for road resurfacing projects. This includes precise removal of existing pavement layers to prepare for new asphalt installation while maintaining proper road geometry.
Concrete Work
Our subcontracting partners deliver concrete services including curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and structural elements. These complement our asphalt work for complete infrastructure projects. All concrete installations meet local building codes and project specifications.
People
Robert Lopez Sr.
President
Third-generation leader continuing the family legacy of quality and integrity. Oversees strategic direction while maintaining commitment to core values established by the company's founders.
Questions
What services does General Asphalt offer?
We provide asphalt manufacturing, road construction, milling, concrete work, earthwork, striping, and lighting installation services for both public and private sector clients.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve South Florida, including Miami-Dade, Collier, and Palm Beach Counties, with projects ranging from Key West to Kendall.
What types of asphalt do you produce?
Our facilities manufacture hot mix, warm mix, and cold patch asphalt in standard, polymer, and friction course formulations meeting FAA and FDOT requirements.
Are your operations certified for quality control?
Yes, our laboratories are ASHTOO accredited with FDOT-approved testing procedures. Technicians hold NICET or FDOT certifications for quality assurance.
Do you offer emergency services?
We maintain regular business hours but can coordinate emergency responses through our project management team for urgent infrastructure needs.
How does your safety program work?
We employ a full-time Safety Officer, conduct OSHA-certified training, and maintain a drug-free workplace to ensure safety for employees and the public.
