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Efficiency and quality is the name of the game when it comes to asphalt paving. At KNL Industries, our mission to provide quick and painless paving solutions benefits our customers, crew, and community!

KNL is a family-owned and family-oriented company. We have been in the paving business since 1984, proudly serving the Portland Metropolitan Area.

Our team works hard and without compromise all through the paving season. By putting the most we can into each day now, we’ll have less to slow us down during the winter months. This means spending more time with our family and friends and not having to worry about getting ahead of bills or putting away cash for a rainy day.

Every Day is an Opportunity for KNL

Every time our crew shows up for the day’s work, we come as a unified team ready to give our very best. We take pride in our ability to provide superior paving solutions with a speedy efficiency unmatched in our industry.

Time is the most valuable asset of all — the one thing we can never get back. We appreciate every moment we have together and each opportunity we’re given to deliver optimal results to our customers and community.

When our team paves your property, we work together seamlessly and quickly, ensuring top-notch service with minimal disruptions. We understand that paving jobs aren’t always convenient, and they often mean costly downtime for businesses. This is why we stand by our mission to get in and out quickly with zero compromise on the quality of our work.

Going Above and Beyond Our Call of Duty

We deliver quick and painless paving solutions every day.

The end result is paving solutions that exceed our customers’ expectations while wrapping up more projects in fewer hours.

Just check out the words of praise from one of our amazing customers:

“It was like Patton moving in with the troops. I couldn’t believe how everybody just knew their job. They were always on the spot. They were moving and grooving and melding into each other. It was impressive to see how well everything went and how quickly they moved — it was like they were working in fast forward. I was amazed, and it really was impressive to see. When you see something like that in person, it’s something to behold.”

As the weather changes and the paving season ends, we use every minute of daylight as an opportunity to complete paving jobs and leave Portland’s driveways, parking lots, and roads looking and performing their very best. In fact, some of our busiest days are in October — and we are dedicated to making the most out of every one of them!

Let’s Get it Done Now!

We’d love to work with you!

As dedicated local contractors, we are aware of the state rules and regulations, which will help you stay compliant. We are also in tune with Oregon’s weather and how it affects paving services. We will provide quick and painless pavement solutions to preserve the life of your asphalt and ensure you get the highest return on your investment.

If you live in the Portland Metropolitan Area, we’re the paving company you want to call!

Connect with us today at 503-266-1130, or click here to receive a free quote.

The paving season is coming to an end!

It’s time for property owners and managers to hustle hard and push in that one last project before the year is over. The team at KNL Industries is ready to perform at playoff level — are you?

We have proudly served the Portland Metropolitan area since 1984, where we’ve made a name for ourselves as one of the biggest industry players. No paving contractor has more local know-how or is more dedicated to the Portland community.

Heading into the Postseason

As we wrap up a year of consistent wins for the KNL team and our clients, we continue to work hard and keep your goals at the forefront of our vision.

Don’t make the mistake of pushing off seemingly minor pavement repairs; they will only worsen during the winter months, leaving you with a liability and major fixes come springtime.

Common Causes of Damaged Asphalt Pavement

Take a moment to walk through your property. Is your asphalt pavement looking gray and faded? Can you spot any unsightly potholes or surface cracking? Does your asphalt collect standing water after a rainfall? When you’re responsible for the look, safety, and feel of a property, ignoring these issues is not a good practice for the long game.

1. Neglect of preventive maintenance — widespread cracking, oxidized pavement, and faded striping are most likely the signs of an irregular or reactive maintenance plan.
2. Elemental and weather-related damage — your asphalt surfaces are vulnerable to harmful elements and harsh weather, including freeze-thaw cycles, excess water, oils, and U.V. damage. You cannot stop natural elemental damage, but you can fight back and correct signs of distress before it’ll cost a fortune to fix. Therefore, you need to address damages now!
3. Heavy traffic loads — repeated exposure to heavy vehicle traffic results in raveling, rutting, and the creation of potholes.
4. Insufficient water drainage — an inadequate number of catch basins (or ones that are poorly located) as well as damaged or clogged drains can result in stagnant water. You should periodically check your inlets and in-lot drainage systems to ensure they are free of debris and obstructions.

Don’t worry — our team has your back. In fact, there is still plenty of time to get on our schedule before the year is out.

At KNL Industries, we pride ourselves on our ability to provide our customers with quick and painless paving solutions. Our dedication to always do our very best and our willingness to go that extra mile defines us as Portland’s industry leader. Give our paving professionals a call for a free assessment of your property.

We only get better during the postseason!

Consider Milling and Paving

Now is the perfect time for milling and paving work. With winter fast approaching, milling is the most efficient way to repair your asphalt before the damaging effects of the cold weather and snow set in.

Asphalt milling is a cost-effective and eco-friendly method for repairing commercial pavement surfaces. Milling removes the top layer of asphalt to an even depth so that a new layer can be laid down. This saves you a significant amount of time — and money — by only repairing the damaged part of your blacktop.

At KNL, we use high-quality equipment and machinery to remove and recycle your asphalt’s damaged layer. Our crew and machinery can perform anything from a light surface milling to full-depth removal.

If you own or manage a commercial property, we encourage you to consider this environmentally friendly option. Not only is milling less expensive and time consuming, but it’s more effective than any other paving method.

Work with Our Team

Our team is in your corner all year long!

At KNL Industries, we’ve built our company from the ground up; we bring that same love and dedication to all our paving projects. We always work out an affordable price for you and deliver an efficient paving plan to suit your budget.

Let’s knock your paving project out of the park! Give us a call at 503-266-1130 or click here to get started with a free quote.

94% of the roads in the United States are surfaced with asphalt. This should come as no surprise — asphalt pavement is durable, economical, environmentally friendly, and safe for travelers. It’s also aesthetically pleasing and instantly boosts a property’s curb appeal; asphalt earned the name “blacktop” due to its rich, dark coloring and shiny surface. Anyone who operates a business or owns a home knows the importance of raising the value of their property.

Laying asphalt pavement offers one of the highest ROIs and elevates the look and feel of your property overnight. At KNL Industries, we pride ourselves on being the paving contractor of choice in the Portland Metropolitan area.

We guarantee you’ve already seen many asphalt surfaces paved by our team; we’d love to visit your property and install a driveway or parking lot that brings you, your loved ones, and coworkers pride!

KNL’s Transformations

Here are a few KNL property transformations.

5 More Benefits of Asphalt Pavement

1. Asphalt is Fast to Install

And no paving contractor works quicker and more efficiently and effectively than KNL Industries.

From the moment we answer your call, we provide superior communication and transparency. Our experts will schedule an onsite visit, and you will get your free quote in less than 48 hours — sometimes even sooner!

From there, we’ll provide you a contract along with your free quote. Sign it and schedule your service to get going. After we’ve spent a few hours prepping your property (a little longer if it’s a large commercial property), you can expect our team to be in and out within half a day to a day. We will leave you with a beautiful, high-performing pavement that will last for many years to come.

2. Asphalt is Cost-effective

Asphalt has inexpensive initial costs, lasts much longer than other pavement surfaces — especially in Oregon’s climate — and offers an excellent ROI. Asphalt is also affordable to maintain when it’s properly cared for.

3. Asphalt is Smooth and Safe

Asphalt pavement offers superior skid resistance. It also provides a high contrast between the rich blacktop and road markings. Asphalt pavement’s smooth, uniformed surface makes roadways safer and easier to travel. This significantly reduces the risk of vehicle crashes and pedestrian injuries.

4. Asphalt is Durable

Asphalt pavement installed and periodically maintained by industry professionals lasts for decades and can withstand even the harshest weather conditions. If you live in Portland, Oregon, asphalt is a must-have for property managers and owners!

5. Asphalt is the Superior Choice

The benefits of asphalt pavement offer an unmatched value. Professional paving companies like KNL Industries know how to “get in and get out” quickly while delivering a top-tier product. Due to its durability and associated costs, asphalt gives a great return on your investment and requires minimal periodic maintenance. The safety it offers greatly reduces the chances of accidents on your property for which you’d be liable.

Let KNL Transform Your Property

Make a great impression with the look and feel of your property! We are your neighborly paving company — and our commitment to our community keeps us accountable and 100% dedicated to our clients.

Let’s get started! Click here or call us at 503-213-9169 for a free quote.

According to the National Asphalt Paving Association, over 94 percent of the 2.6 million miles of U.S. road surfaces are paved with asphalt. And if you live around Portland, chances are you’ve already seen a driveway or a parking lot that has been installed, repaired, or maintained by KNL Industries.

We have been in the paving business since 1984, proudly serving the Portland Metropolitan Area, including Oregon City, Gresham, Wilsonville, Tualatin, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Sherwood, Laurel, and Woodburn OR.

Our fantastic team and arsenal of superior equipment allow us to complete successful paving projects every day!

Excavators

Excavators are designed to dig holes and move earth — a vital step during the preparation phase of many asphalt paving projects. At KNL Industries, our team commonly utilizes our excavators to install underground drainage and piping systems.

Fun Fact: We have three excavators available in different sizes. The specifications of each project determine which one we will use.

Bobcats/Skid Steers

On busy job sites with tight time constraints, the efficiency and versatility of our skid steers are indispensable. Skid steers are capable of alternating between dozens of function-specific attachments to support the asphalt paving process. These include planers, breakers, sweepers, wheel saws, and vibratory rollers. Skid steers are also compact and easy to transport!

Fun Fact: The name “Bobcat” has become synonymous with “skid-steer loader” since its invention in the 1960s. However, similar to the brands “Xerox” and “Tupperware,” the name “Bobcat” refers to the company that invented them — not the actual equipment.

Asphalt Pavers

Asphalt pavers, or “pavers” as they’re commonly called in the industry, lay the asphalt flat while providing minor compaction before the surface is compressed by a roller.

Fun Fact: Asphalt may be the most common road surface today, but it wasn’t invented until the 1870s and often inspired awe and wonder. Laura Ingalls Wilder, the renowned author of Little House on the Prairie, describes an encounter with asphalt in her book:

“In the very midst of the city, the ground was covered by some dark stuff that silenced all the wheels and muffled the sound of hoofs. It was like tar, but Papa was sure it was not tar… It was like magic.”

Rollers

A road roller is an essential type of engineering vehicle used to compact soil, gravel, concrete, and asphalt during the construction of roadways and foundations. Road rollers use the vehicle’s weight to compress the surface and often incorporate a vibrating mechanism to help with the process.

Fun Fact: Rollers are often called “steamrollers,” even though almost all modern rollers are gasoline and hydraulic-powered.

Another Fun Fact: During the mid-19th century, the first rollers were horse-drawn!

Dump Trucks

Dump trucks are an integral part of the paving process, as they haul hot asphalt from the plant to the job site. They also transport gravel, spoils from the site, and a variety of other materials.

Q: Does KNL Industries personally haul the asphalt?

A: No, we work with trusted partners for the transport of sixty percent of our materials.

Work with Portland’s Paving Experts

At KNL Industries, we don’t only use superior equipment and employ the top paving professionals; we operate from our values and with complete integrity. When you hire us for a paving job, we guarantee:

• Accountability — We’ll arrive when we say we will, we will work quickly and cooperatively, and we’ll stand behind our product. We will also leave in the same manner in which we came: responsibly and respectfully. We’ll never go MIA or leave a mess behind!
• Transparency — KNL Industries has over 30 years of experience in Portland, OR, where we always keep our community at heart. 97% of our projects get done on time. We take pride in the work we do and complete ownership of the results. You can stay in touch with us before, during, and after the project. We will be there for you. Every time, and without fail.
• Affordability and genuine care — We’ve built our company from the ground up, and we bring that same love and dedication to all our paving projects. We always work out an affordable price for you and deliver an efficient paving plan to suit your budget. We never compromise the quality of our service or the integrity of our materials.

Partner with us and watch our team in action. You won’t find a paving company with a greater work ethic or standard of integrity. Please call us today at 503-213-9169 or click here to receive a free quote.

At KNL Industries, we stand by our name and the standard it reflects.

We pride ourselves on being the paving contractor of choice in the Portland Metropolitan area. Whenever you drive into your beautiful home or ease into that sweet spot in a parking lot, you are benefiting from the work of a dedicated team of professional pavers. And if you live around Portland, chances are many of those driveways, and parking lots were installed, repaired, or maintained by KNL!

KNL has been in the paving business since 1984; we are a family-owned company founded on our core values and a commitment to our community. Our determination to better ourselves, our customers, and each other has remained at the center of our vision for over three decades.

A great company comes with excellent equipment and an even greater staff of dedicated professionals. Today we’re taking you behind the scenes for a sneak peek at the logistics of running KNL Industries!

Manpower

If you ask one of our team members about what makes us different, you’ll hear things like, “KNL is a second family. We all click, and we all help each other. We can rely on every member of our team. We all look out for each other and stand behind our product.”

Our incredible and family-oriented team is the driving force of our success. Our staff includes:

• three excavation and prep crews of two members
• one paving crew of ten members
• four people on our salesforce
• and three dedicated office staff members.

Our team has been paving Oregon’s driveways, parking lots, and roads for over thirty years, making our local area knowledge unmatched. We build quick and painless paving solutions with this in mind, ensuring your asphalt lasts for years to come while boosting your ROI.

Here are some other standout qualities of our team:

• Our employees share long-term goals and values.
• Our commitment to Portland keeps us accountable to all our clients.
• We are community-driven and take pride in building lasting relationships.
• We respect our employees and encourage their personal and professional growth.
• We strive to create a positive, inclusive work culture and job site.
• Every member of our team sets out to transform lives.
• We strive to provide our clients with quick and painless paving solutions every day. This means minimal disruptions to your work or home life and a beautiful pavement that’ll last for decades!

Equipment

How many tires does it take to rollout our paving operations every day?

This is more of a fun fact and less of a riddle!

KNL Industries owns and operates:

• a fleet of six trucks that rollout every morning, plus four additional trailers
• two trucks for our lighter equipment, which equals twenty-two tires in all
• four additional dump trucks on top of the three we own.

That comes to a grand total of 120 KNL tires on Portland’s roads each day — and this number doesn’t include our traveling salesforce!

We are proud of our growth over the past thirty years and to be Portland’s paving contractor of choice.

More Fun Facts

• Our team transports about 700 gallons of fuel every morning.
• We complete an average of 13-14 paving jobs each week.
• We utilize a total of 7 dump trucks per day.
• About ⅓ of our paving jobs will see all three of our crews throughout the project.

Our Quick and Painless Process

We know your time is valuable and that construction projects aren’t always convenient. When our team paves your property, we work together seamlessly and quickly, ensuring top-notch service with minimal disruptions.

We prep the site the day before for residential projects, which takes about one to two hours, then complete the project the following day in under two hours!

Commercial and industrial projects take a little longer — but we stand by our guarantee to get in and out quickly, leaving behind only a superior-quality paving solution that will last for years to come.

Experience Our Team in Action

Do you live in the Portland, Oregon area? Partner with us and watch our dedicated team in action! You won’t find a paving company with a greater work ethic. 97% of our projects get completed on time. We understand that transparency and communication are essential, and we keep our clients up-to-date on all developments.

Please call us today at 503-266-1130 or click here to receive a free quote.

Portland’s paving season ends in just 14 weeks!

Smooth and lustrous asphalt makes a significant impression on your guests. Well-kept asphalt pavement shows your consideration of your visitors’ safety and comfort. Beautiful and high-quality asphalt not only boosts your property’s curb appeal but increases its ROI!

On the other hand, pavement in poor condition is unsightly and dangerous to roadway travelers and a liability to you as a property owner. Damage can worsen over time if you postpone repairs and hold off on routine maintenance. What began as a crack can turn into a dangerous pothole if not addressed promptly.

This is where our team of dedicated paving professionals come in. At KNL Industries, we’ve proudly served the Portland Metropolitan area for over 30 years, so we know all the ins and outs of laying and maintaining asphalt. You won’t find a team with more experience or a greater commitment to our community. We take pride in the relationships we have cultivated—and our busy schedule reflects that!

The rain never stops us—but harsh winter weather makes laying asphalt challenging and temperamental. Our team works all year long’; however, the best time to get asphalt paving and servicing completed is before Thanksgiving.

Driveway Paving

At KNL Industries, we specialize in asphalt paving and the maintenance, repair, removal, and replacement of your existing driveway. Our team’s got you covered whether you’re a homeowner looking for a new asphalt installation or your existing pavement needs maintenance and repairs!

Parking Lot Paving

Your parking lot is the first thing your customers see—make a good impression with a smooth and lustrous surface that’s free of cracks and bumps! At KNL Industries, we are known for constructing superior, long-lasting parking lots all across Portland, Oregon. Our experienced team is uniquely positioned to take on projects of any scale and type successfully. From small hole-in-the-wall restaurant parking lots to large-scale commercial malls, we have the manpower, equipment, and skills to deliver every time, on time.

Our commercial maintenance and repair services will ensure your asphalt pavement lasts for many years to come. Minor wear-and-tear, like cracks and small potholes, are inexpensive and straightforward to repair. Fixing a damaged or deteriorated pavement, however, becomes costly and arduous.

If you notice any minor cracks or your pavement, now is the time to call us!

Sealcoating

The wear and tear of vehicle and foot traffic, along with Portland’s weather, makes life challenging for asphalt. Sealcoating creates a layer of protection to keep your pavement safe from cracks, holes, and dents. Consistently sealing your asphalt increases the lifespan and functionality of your pavement for years.

Our affordable sealcoating service improves the overall integrity of your pavement and adds years to its lifetime. This way, you can proactively protect your investment long-term at a small cost!

Asphalt Milling

Our asphalt milling service is a great way to increase the height of a road without disturbing its sub-base. Our team removes the top layer of asphalt and then lays down a new layer. This saves you significant time and money by only repairing the damaged part of your blacktop.

Schedule Your Paving Service Before it’s too Late!

September through October are our busiest months. During this time, we use every day and hour of sunlight to help our customers achieve optimal paving results.

We’d love to work with you!

As dedicated local contractors, we are well aware of the state rules and regulations, which will help you stay compliant. We are also in tune with Oregon’s weather and how it affects paving services. We will provide quick and painless pavement solutions to preserve the life of your asphalt and ensure you get a high return on your investment.

If you live in the Portland Metropolitan Area, we’re the paving company you want to call!

But don’t wait—connect with us today at 503-266-1130 or click here to receive a free quote before the paving season ends!

After the KNL team completes a paving job, our customers often say, “I wish I had done this a long time ago!”

Asphalt paving is an incredibly long-lasting and cost-effective way to make your property look better, perform better, and feel cleaner overnight. We know your time is valuable and that construction projects aren’t always convenient; the last thing you want is expensive downtime or a major disturbance to your home life!

KNL has been paving the Portland Metropolitan area for over three decades where we’ve made a name for ourselves as local industry leaders. In fact, we guarantee you’ve already seen several parking lots or driveways paved by us!

We stand by our mission to provide quick and painless pavement solutions every time and without fail. Our team works together seamlessly and quickly, ensuring top-notch service with minimal disruptions.

We designed our process to be fast and efficient without ever compromising quality. Our bid turnaround is far quicker than the industry standard; our job is to get things moving towards your goals fast and painlessly from the get-go. As soon as we receive your call, our experts will schedule an onsite visit, and you will get a free quote in 48 hours—sometimes even sooner!

Having a professionally paved driveway or parking lot comes with many advantages for you and the environment.

Your Property Will Look Better

We all know that first impressions count, so make a good one! Your parking lot or driveway is the first thing your visitors see when they arrive at your property.

Smooth and lustrous blacktop transforms your property and instantly boosts its curb appeal. Our team of paving experts have an eye for detail to ensure every square foot makes a beautiful statement about your home or business.

Here are some transformations KNL has provided over the years.

At KNL Industries, we always keep our dedication to our community at heart. Our commitment to better ourselves, our customers, and our community has remained the focal-point of our mission for over thirty years.

As an expression of our gratitude and dedication, we are excited to announce the return of our yearly DRIVEWAY GIVEAWAY!

We are raffling $10,000 toward residential driveway asphalt paving to a member of our valued community.

Giveaway guidelines:

• Only open to homeowners in the Portland Metropolitan area.
• Requires a commitment to do an interview with our video team. Timing to be determined.
• We will run the raffle until September 30, and the drawing will take place in mid-October.

If you’d like the chance to win asphalt paving from our team of local experts, please call us at 503-266-1130 or reach out through this form before September 30:

“I know a guy.”

That’s what we want our customers to say when someone asks if they can recommend an excellent paver.

At KNL Industries, we stand by our name and the standard it reflects; over the past three decades, we have earned our stalwart reputation through our work ethic and commitment to the community.

We pride ourselves on being the paving contractor of choice in the Portland Metropolitan area. Whenever you drive into your beautiful home or ease into that sweet spot in a parking lot, you are benefiting from the work of a dedicated team of professional pavers. And if you live around Portland, chances are many of those driveways and parking lots were installed, repaired, or maintained by KNL!

We have been in the paving business since 1984, proudly serving in Oregon City, Gresham, Wilsonville, Tualatin, Hillsboro, Beaverton, Tigard, Sherwood, McMinnville, Vancouver, WA, Battle Ground, WA, and Woodburn, OR.

Our continued success comes down to three interconnected facets: the importance of family, community, and delivering quick and painless pavement solutions.

The Importance of Family

KNL Industries is a family-owned and family-oriented business. Owned by Keith Callaway, his wife Lillian, and their son Keith Jr., KNL was built with love in 1984.

This same dedication forms KNL’s foundation and value system today. A sense of community and kinship is the unifying force of our team. When we show up for a day’s work, we come as a clan. On and off the job site, our team members encourage and support each other without fail. We work knowledgeably and quickly, with a focus on producing quality solutions that will allow our customers to confidently say, “Yeah, I know a guy!”

The Importance of Community

You won’t find a paving company more dedicated to their community. We have been paving Oregon’s driveways, parking lots, and roads for over thirty years, making our local area knowledge unmatched.

Our customers benefit from our local know-how because we understand the city and state rules and regulations, which helps them comply. We are also well-versed in local weather and how they affect pavement; we build solutions with this in mind to ensure your asphalt lasts for years to come while boosting your ROI.

Here are some other qualities of KNL Industries that have helped us achieve greatness:

• Our employees share long-term goals and values.
• Our commitment to Portland keeps us accountable to all our clients.
• We are community-driven and take pride in building lasting relationships.
• We respect our employees and encourage their personal and professional growth.
• We strive to create a positive, inclusive work culture and job site.
• Every member of our team sets out to transform lives.

Quick and Painless Pavement Solutions

Our team’s can-do attitude and industry expertise join together in great benefit to our customers. When you invite us on to your property, we will always treat your employees, tenants, and family with a positive attitude and the utmost respect. We understand that paving projects often result in costly downtime and can feel intrusive; our team works together seamlessly to deliver a quick and painless pavement solution that you’ll love for years to come.

The next time your neighbor asks you to recommend a paving company, we want you to say, “Yes—I know a guy!”

We would love to work with you! Please call us today at 503-266-1130 or click here to receive your free quote.