Lone Star Construction

Jeff and Linda Booth opened Lone Star Construction in Amarillo in 1979, and the couple still oversee its daily operations. From an office on North Dallas Street, the company builds and maintains asphalt and concrete pavement across Amarillo and the rest of the Texas Panhandle. Its customers include developers along with residential, commercial, industrial and government property owners.

Asphalt makes up a large share of the work. Crews place new pavement and overlays, patch and repair failing areas, seal cracks and apply seal coat. On parking lots the company can start from bare ground, handling subgrade work, subgrade stabilization and base placement before paving. For existing lots, it evaluates the pavement to help owners choose between repair and replacement, and it sets up preventive maintenance programs meant to stretch the service life of the surface.

Concrete services include driveway approaches, sidewalks, curb and gutter, ADA ramps and concrete paving. Developers can hire the company for site preparation, and its dirt work extends to building pads. Striping, signage, bollards and wheel stops finish out its parking lot scope, and pavement services are available year-round.

Its memberships include the Construction Specifications Institute, the Associated General Contractors of America and the city's chamber of commerce, which chose it for a Top 10 Small Business Award in 2001. The firm holds an A+ Better Business Bureau rating, states that it is bonded and insured, and lists certifications as a product expert for Petro Seal, Deery crack sealer, SealMaster, Fass-Dri and TopTuff materials.

Estimates are free. The company says it warranties its work and will supply customer references when asked.