Highway Milling Services in Vancouver, BC
Maintaining safe, efficient, and reliable roadways is essential for a growing region like Metro Vancouver, where traffic volumes, weather conditions, and aging infrastructure all contribute to pavement deterioration. At Eco Pave Solutions, we specialize in delivering high-quality highway milling services that prepare road surfaces for long-lasting asphalt resurfacing and structural rehabilitation. Our work supports municipalities, transportation authorities, and private contractors who depend on accurate, timely milling to keep roads performing at their best.
Highway milling—also known as asphalt milling or cold milling—is a precise method of removing the upper layers of asphalt without disturbing the underlying foundation. This process restores the surface to a condition that is ready for fresh pavement, improves road smoothness, corrects drainage issues, and enhances safety for drivers. In a region like Vancouver, where heavy rainfall and temperature
fluctuations can accelerate pavement wear, milling is one of the most effective and environmentally responsible ways to maintain roadway quality.
With a dedicated crew, modern equipment, and a strong commitment to safety and efficiency, we’ve built a reputation for delivering dependable milling results on highways, arterial roads, and multi-lane resurfacing projects. Our team understands that infrastructure upgrades often come with tight timelines and traffic management challenges. That’s why we approach every project with a focus on
planning, communication, and precision. Whether a project requires extensive fulldepth milling or a controlled surface cut to prepare for an asphalt overlay, we tailor our approach to meet the exact requirements of the roadway and the resurfacing plan that follows.
What Is Highway Milling?
Highway milling—sometimes called asphalt milling, cold milling, or grinding—is the controlled removal of existing pavement layers. Unlike complete reconstruction, milling preserves the underlying structure while removing the damaged or aged asphalt surface so it can be replaced with fresh pavement.
Benefits of Milling Over Traditional Removal
• Cost-efficient: Only removes necessary layers, reducing materials an labor.
• Environmentally responsible: Milled asphalt is 100% recyclable as RAP (Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement).
• Faster project timelines: Milling speeds up resurfacing and minimizes closures.
• Improved safety and drainage: Restores proper profile, grade, and skid resistance.
• Better adhesion for new asphalt: Ensures resurfacing bonds correctly, extending pavement life.
Our Full Range of Highway Milling Services
We provide a complete set of milling capabilities to handle everything from highway corridors to complex multi-lane municipal roads.
1. Full-Depth Asphalt Milling
When roads are extensively damaged or require structural upgrades, full-depth milling removes asphalt down to the granular base.
Ideal for:
• Reconstruction projects
• Major highway upgrades
• Roads with deep cracks, potholes, or base failures
Advantages:
• Eliminates unstable pavement layers
• Provides a stable foundation for rebuilding
• Reduces future maintenance needs
2. Surface Milling (Overlay Preparation)
Surface or partial-depth milling removes the upper layer of asphalt to prepare for a new overlay.
Use cases:
• Rut removal
• Surface cracking mitigation
• Restoring smoothness
• Preparing for micro-surfacing or overlays
Our precision machines leave a uniform texture that ensures optimal bonding with new asphalt.
3. Profile & Fine Milling
Profile milling restores cross-slopes, contours, and grade lines, solving issues related to water drainage and surface flatness.
Fine milling uses finer teeth spacing to create a smoother surface—ideal before thin asphalt lifts.
Applications:
• Improving ride quality
• Correcting uneven surfaces
• Enhancing drainage performance
• Preparing for thin resurfacing applications
4. Shoulder & Edge Milling
Proper edge milling prevents abrupt transitions between new pavement and existing surfaces.
Benefits:
• Smoother transitions for vehicles and cyclists
• Improved water runoff
• Reduced risk of edge cracking on new pavement
5. Asphalt Removal & RAP Recycling
We collect, transport, and recycle milled asphalt, turning it into high-quality RAP material.
Sustainability advantages:
• Diverts waste from landfills
• Reduces the demand for new asphalt materials
• Lowers project carbon footprint
Our Equipment & Technology
We use modern, well-maintained milling machines designed for efficiency, precision, and durability.
Our milling fleet includes:
• Large cold milling machines for multi-lane highway projects
• Compact milling machines for urban or constrained environments
• Machines equipped with:
• Laser and GPS guidance systems
• Advanced conveyor systems for continuous milling
• High-performance cutting drums
This technology ensures consistent depth, accurate profiling, and high productivity, even on complex roadway geometries.
Traffic Management & Safety
Highway environments require strict safety standards. Our team follows all WorkSafeBC, Ministry of Transportation, and municipal guidelines for traffic control and work zone setup.
Our safety approach includes:
• Certified traffic control personnel
• Proper signage and lane closures
• Night work options to reduce daytime disruptions
• Comprehensive safety and pre-job inspections
Industries & Clients We Serve
We work with a wide range of public and private clients, including:
• Municipal governments
• Provincial transportation authorities
• Road and highway contractors
• Civil construction companies
• Engineering and consulting firms
• Commercial developers
Whether the project involves a major highway, arterial road, industrial yard, or commercial access route, our team delivers dependable milling results.
Why Choose Eco Pave Solutions for Highway Milling?
✔ Experienced Crew
Our operators have extensive experience handling high-traffic corridors and complex pavement conditions.
✔ Precision Engineering
Laser- and GPS-guided equipment ensures accurate milling depths and consistent surface profiles.
✔ Fast & Efficient
We work quickly without sacrificing quality, reducing downtime for communities and commuters.
✔ Environmental Commitment
All asphalt is recycled responsibly, supporting sustainable infrastructure practices.
✔ Reliable Partnerships
We coordinate closely with paving teams, engineers, and municipalities to ensure timing and quality standards are met.
Get a Highway Milling Quote Today
For reliable, precise, and environmentally responsible highway milling services in Vancouver, count on Eco Pave Solutions.
Contact us today for a consultation, site assessment, or detailed project estimate.