Mark Buckland

Mark Buckland is the CEO and a Paving Specialist at Houston Asphalt, based in Macon, GA. As a third-generation paver, he developed his expertise early, working alongside his family before founding the company in 1991. Over the past three decades, Houston Asphalt has become a premier asphalt paving and seal coating provider, serving a wide range of commercial, residential, and industrial clients seeking high-quality paving services.

He is well-regarded for his ability to educate customers on the advantages of asphalt over concrete. Asphalt requires less maintenance and is more cost effective than concrete but has higher installation costs. Mark points out that asphalt's flexibility allows it to withstand stress from heavy vehicle traffic, soil expansion after rains, or freeze/thaw cycles, preventing the cracking and buckling that often affect concrete surfaces.

The quality of his paving services plays a crucial role in enhancing the performance and longevity of the driveways and parking lots installed by his company. He meticulously considers air temperature and humidity factors and employs a uniform rolling pattern to ensure smooth, consistent surfaces. Houston Asphalt is renowned for its commitment to quality and customer satisfaction.

1991 Mark officially launched Houston Asphalt Corporate Management Services, obtaining all necessary licenses, permits, and liability insurance to safeguard his business, clients, and team. His primary aim has been to deliver top-tier surface paving, maintenance, and resurfacing services at competitive rates.

To expand his trade into a thriving business, he crafted a business model that targets larger customers. His company’s services include installing driveways, roadways, retail parking lots, and more for churches, subdivisions, and apartment complexes. Additionally, Houston Asphalt offers complementary services like pothole repair, line striping, and sealing, which improve aesthetics and extend the pavement's lifespan.

Drawing on the experience gained from his family’s paving business in Georgia, he ventured into commercial asphalt paving. His reputation as a dependable contractor quickly earned him the trust of major commercial property owners throughout the Southeastern U.S. For several years, his company has consistently been rated ‘Best in Business’ and ‘Best in Customer Satisfaction.’