Coastal Paving & Excavating Inc.

Coastal Paving & Excavating Inc. Asphalt paving, parking lot striping, underground utilities, and more in the Monterey Bay area. We absolutely back it up. You can always count on us.

Established in 2014 by Michael Melicia, Coastal Paving & Excavating Inc. maintains a commitment to providing the highest quality paving, sealcoating, mechanical engineering, excavation and underground utility services in the Monterey Peninsula. We're proud to call the Monterey Peninsula home, and have worked hard to establish a trustworthy reputation. We believe that each project gives us an oppor

tunity to continue to build trust with our neighbors right here in Monterey county. Every client is treated with the same level of respect and every job is done to the highest standard. But it's not enough to say we do a good job and our work is of the highest quality. It's our planning and attention to detail that sets our work and company apart, it's also the reason clients continue call on us. Our team also goes into action quickly during emergency situations. Coastal Paving & Excavating Inc. is where quality work and customer serv

Retaining wall drainage determines longevity. Hydrostatic pressure from water buildup behind walls causes failure. Even ...
06/16/2026

Retaining wall drainage determines longevity. Hydrostatic pressure from water buildup behind walls causes failure. Even properly engineered walls fail without drainage.

Every retaining wall needs:
🔹 Drainage aggregate behind the wall
🔹 Perforated drain pipe at the base
🔹 Weep holes for water escape
🔹 Proper backfill compaction

Engineering the drainage prevents rebuilding the wall. 🧱💧

Sealcoating protects your asphalt investment. UV rays break down asphalt binder. Gas and oil spills pe*****te the surfac...
06/13/2026

Sealcoating protects your asphalt investment. UV rays break down asphalt binder. Gas and oil spills pe*****te the surface. Water infiltration accelerates deterioration. Quality sealcoating creates a protective barrier that extends pavement life by years. Residential driveways every 2-3 years. Commercial lots every 1-2 years depending on traffic. Protection that pays for itself. 🛡️

Parking lot design affects your bottom line. Poor traffic flow frustrates customers. Inadequate spaces reduce capacity. ...
06/11/2026

Parking lot design affects your bottom line. Poor traffic flow frustrates customers. Inadequate spaces reduce capacity. Bad drainage creates liability. Good design maximizes spaces while maintaining safe circulation patterns. It accounts for truck turning radii, ADA requirements, and fire lane access. Engineering before striping. 📐🚗

Monterey County's coastal climate requires specific asphalt mixes. Salt air. Temperature swings. Marine layer moisture. ...
06/09/2026

Monterey County's coastal climate requires specific asphalt mixes. Salt air. Temperature swings. Marine layer moisture. These conditions demand polymer-modified asphalt that holds up to environmental stress. Generic asphalt mixes fail faster here. We use California coastal specifications. Local knowledge matters. 🌊🛣️

Underground utility conflicts happen more than you think. Old water lines nobody mapped. Unmarked electrical conduits. G...
06/06/2026

Underground utility conflicts happen more than you think. Old water lines nobody mapped. Unmarked electrical conduits. Gas lines that aren't where the records say they are. That's why we locate utilities three different ways before we dig. Electronic detection, ground-penetrating radar, and hand excavation verification. No shortcuts. No surprises. ⚡💧

Crack filling now prevents major repairs later. Small cracks let water pe*****te to the base layer. Water weakens the fo...
06/04/2026

Crack filling now prevents major repairs later. Small cracks let water pe*****te to the base layer. Water weakens the foundation. Weak foundations cause total pavement failure. A few hundred dollars in crack filling today saves thousands in replacement costs tomorrow. Preventive maintenance works. 🔧💰

Summer heat tests pavement differently than winter rain. Thermal expansion stresses existing cracks. Hot weather acceler...
06/02/2026

Summer heat tests pavement differently than winter rain. Thermal expansion stresses existing cracks. Hot weather accelerates deterioration. Surface temperatures can hit 140°F on black asphalt. June is when you find out if your pavement was built right or built cheap. Quality materials and proper installation make the difference. 🌡️🛣️

Asphalt overlay versus full replacement depends on what's failing. Surface cracking and minor wear? Overlay saves you mo...
05/30/2026

Asphalt overlay versus full replacement depends on what's failing. Surface cracking and minor wear? Overlay saves you money. Base failure or severe structural damage? You need full replacement. We won't sell you an overlay when the base has failed. We also won't sell you a full replacement when an overlay does the job. Honest assessment of what your pavement actually needs. 🛣️💰

Summer projects require planning now. Material suppliers get busy. Contractor schedules fill up. Permit processing takes...
05/28/2026

Summer projects require planning now. Material suppliers get busy. Contractor schedules fill up. Permit processing takes time. June, July, and August are booking fast. Smart property owners are scheduling fall completion now. Don't wait until you need it done tomorrow. Plan ahead. 📋

Honoring those who gave everything for our freedom. Memorial Day.
05/26/2026

Honoring those who gave everything for our freedom. Memorial Day.

Address

2232 Del Monte Avenue
Monterey, CA
93940

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18316462099

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