Beneath the Asphalt: How Subsurface Scanning Saves Millions

Apex’s “GPRover X” scans reveal what other paving assessments miss, so you know which lots to repair, resurface, or replace - before you overspend.

GPRoverX CrossSection

Most paving solution providers walk your lot, snap a few photos, and hand you a spreadsheet. They only look at the surface: cracks, striping, drainage issues.

That’s important, but it’s only half the story. Apex does it differently.

What’s happening underneath the pavement often determines whether your lot lasts another 10 years or fails in just three. Apex is changing the game with subsurface scanning technology that reveals hidden risks before they become budget-busting problems. And once we’ve uncovered the whole picture, our program managers, survey teams, and field crews are ready to handle everything from planning to execution - giving you a partner for the entire lifecycle of your parking lots.

That’s why more and more retailers are trusting Apex with their paving problems. With Apex, you’re not guessing where to spend your capital - you’re making smarter, faster decisions backed by assessments no one else in the industry can match.

Read on to see how Apex is helping brands turn their parking lots from liabilities into long-term assets.


Condition Assessments & Surveys

Watch how Apex’s GPRover X uses Ground Penetrating Radar to assess pavement down to the foundation.


Apex assessments go beyond “snapshots” of the surface. Our GPRover X units don’t just detect subsurface risks - they capture comprehensive digital records of your sites, including drainage patterns, soil conditions, utilities, and structural details that other providers overlook. We translate that data into clear priorities, budget forecasts, and lifecycle plans, so you can see not just what needs attention now, but what will need attention five years from now.

Because every scan is tied back to ApexView, you also get a living portfolio of your assets across all locations. That means one platform, one source of truth, and zero guesswork when it comes to capital planning.


Parking Lot Projects in Action

Here are just a few examples of how we’ve solved parking lot challenges for some of the nation’s biggest brands:

Chili's Parking Lot Refresh Program Management

In our collaboration with Brinker, we’ve completed multiple major capital repaving projects and many restripes for Chili’s. Providing more than field execution, our services have included top-to-bottom Program Management, Surveys, Scope Determinations, Bid Management, Construction Management, Close-out, Invoicing, and more.

Home Depot Paving Program Construction Management

Home Depot Paving Program Construction Management

From safety oversight to phased planning and quality control, our construction management provided in Georgia ensured the project stayed on track without disrupting daily operations.

C-Store Bollards

C-Store Bollards

Apex installed bollards at more than 350 c-store locations nationwide, making stores safer for both employees and customers. From surveys and logistics to project management and construction, every detail was coordinated through our ApexView online platform that provided a single source across the program. 

Lowe's Parking Lot Upgrades

Lowe’s trusts Apex to keep its stores and parking lots safe and accessible. From installing protective bollards at their distribution centers to creating clear pro-parking, veteran space signage, and fresh striping, we deliver lots that reflect the brand’s commitment to every customer.

C-Store Station Surveys

Apex captured full 3D surveys across 342 Convenience Stores nationwide, creating a digital portfolio that included both historic and current scan cross-analyses at 27 of the locations. Using interior and exterior digital twins, 360 roof scans, and detailed equipment tagging, we delivered a complete as-built record of each site - = from floor drains and power poles to signage, security cameras, and FF&E. All of this data is housed in ApexView, giving the client a living portfolio of their assets across seven programs and a single source of truth for planning, facilities, and future projects.

  • Chili's Parking Lot Refresh Program Management
  • Home Depot Paving Program Construction Management
  • C-Store Bollards
  • Lowe's Parking Lot Upgrades
  • C-Store Station Surveys

High-Level Paving Program Management

“This is exactly what we need and have been looking for….a PMO offering that utilizes predictive modeling, workflow management, and all supported with subject matter experts that oversee every step of the deliverable.”

— Senior Manager, Big Box Retailer

Being responsible for parking lots across dozens or hundreds of locations is no small feat. Apex delivers turnkey Facility Condition Assessments and Program Management that scales nationally. Our team coordinates every step — surveys, permitting, scheduling, vendor oversight, and reporting — so you get a seamless program that actually delivers on time and on budget.

Apex’s team is assessing the parking lot survey for the Facility Condition Assessment.

Apex’s team is assessing the parking lot survey for the Facility Condition Assessment.


Construction Management & Execution

From paving and striping to signage, bollards, and drive-thru reconfiguration, Apex manages projects from start to finish.

Our teams keep active sites open and safe while work is underway, so customers can keep shopping and eating without disruption.

Apex Construction Management overseeing a paving program in Atlanta.

Apex Construction Management overseeing a paving program in Atlanta.


Ready to Put an End to Your Parking Lot & Paving Headaches?

Apex is ready to help you transform your parking lots from a liability into an asset.

With proven subsurface condition assessments, program management, and experienced execution teams, let’s discuss how we can partner with you to tackle your parking lot problems - reach out today to start the conversation.