Asphalt Milling Companies: What Milling Really Means (and When It’s the Smart Move in New Jersey)

If you’re searching for asphalt milling companies, you’re probably dealing with pavement that looks worn out, feels rough to drive on, or keeps giving you the same problems every year — cracking, potholes, puddles, or an uneven surface that just keeps getting worse.

Here’s the good news: sometimes you do not need to rip everything out and start from scratch.

That’s where asphalt milling comes in.

At Omega Paving & Masonry LLC, we help homeowners, property managers, and businesses across New Jersey make the right call — whether milling is the best first step, or whether your pavement needs a different approach. We’re fully licensed and insured, and we treat every job like it’s going in front of our own building.

What is asphalt milling (in simple terms)?

Think of asphalt milling like a “reset button” for your pavement.

Milling removes the top layer of worn asphalt at a controlled depth — usually enough to eliminate the damaged surface and create a clean, textured base for new asphalt to bond to.

It’s not guesswork. It’s precise.

Instead of piling new asphalt on top of old problems, milling lets you:

  • remove the failing layer
  • correct surface height
  • improve drainage flow
  • prep the pavement the right way before resurfacing

Why people in New Jersey choose milling

New Jersey pavement takes a beating. Heat, freezing temperatures, plows, salt, heavy rain, delivery trucks — it adds up. Milling is often the right solution when the surface is failing but the foundation may still be in decent shape.

Here are the most common reasons customers call us for milling:

1) Your pavement keeps holding water

If water sits on asphalt, it starts breaking it down faster. Pooling usually means the surface grade is off. Milling can remove high spots and reset the profile so water flows the way it should.

2) Your lot or driveway is too high after past work

A lot of properties have had multiple overlays over the years. Eventually, asphalt gets too high at:

  • garage entrances
  • sidewalks and curbs
  • catch basins and drains
  • loading docks
  • door thresholds

Milling removes the extra height before a fresh layer goes down, so everything lines up again.

3) You’ve got widespread cracking but the base might still be okay

If your asphalt is cracked across the surface but not completely collapsing underneath, milling can remove the distressed layer and give you a stronger overlay result.

4) You need smoother driving and safer walking

Bumpy pavement isn’t just annoying — it can be a safety issue. Milling is a great way to eliminate ruts, uneven transitions, and rough sections before resurfacing.

What the milling process looks like

Here’s what a typical milling job looks like when it’s done correctly:

  1. We walk the site and inspect the problem areas
    Low spots, drainage flow, edges, transitions — we look at the real cause, not just the symptoms.
  2. We set the milling depth based on what the pavement needs
    Not every job needs the same depth. The goal is to remove what’s failing and keep what’s still strong.
  3. We mill the surface cleanly and evenly
    The milling machine removes the asphalt and leaves a textured surface that’s ideal for bonding.
  4. We clean up and prep the surface properly
    This part matters. A clean surface helps the next layer perform better and last longer.
  5. We pave the new layer (overlay) or complete the next repair steps
    Depending on what we find, we may recommend patching weak areas before the final paving.

A bonus most people like: milling is recyclable

One thing customers feel good about is that asphalt millings are often reused. The material removed during milling can be recycled into new asphalt mixes, which reduces waste and makes practical use of existing material.

How to choose the right asphalt milling scope (without getting overwhelmed)

When you talk to an asphalt milling contractor, the key is clarity. You want answers to questions like:

  • How deep are you milling and why?
  • Will milling fix the drainage problem or is the base failing too?
  • How will you handle transitions at curbs, aprons, and drains?
  • What happens after milling: overlay, patching, leveling, or full reconstruction?
  • Is cleanup and surface prep included before paving?

If a scope is vague, the results can be vague too. A clear plan is how you get a clean finish.

Omega Paving & Masonry LLC serving New Jersey

Omega Paving & Masonry LLC proudly serves New Jersey with asphalt milling, paving, and masonry services. If your pavement is rough, uneven, too high, or holding water, milling might be the most efficient way to get it back to a smooth, durable surface — and set it up properly for resurfacing.