The Importance of Pavement Maintenance
Parking lot maintenance can mean anything from simple cleaning and sealing to repairing severe damage like potholes and cracks. As we discussed in our previous post, winter weather can have a disastrous effect on your parking lots, so it is essential that you not only prepare the pavement before the temperature drops but that you are ready to perform maintenance when spring arrives. Three types of maintenance will extend your parking lot’s life and provide a safe environment for cars and pedestrians:
Preventative: Planned work done on existing pavement in order to preserve integrity and safety.
Corrective: Work performed in response to deficiencies that impact the safety of the pavement.
Routine: Work that is planned on a regular basis to maintain and preserve the condition of the pavement.
Safety
The wear and tear that your parking lot has endured in the past few months can lead to damage such as potholes and cracks. Cars, freeze-thaw cycles, salt, chemicals, and snowplows all cause damage that is hazardous for cars and pedestrians alike. Whether accident or injury, maintaining your parking lot will prevent disaster from happening. At E. Meier, we mend broken curbs, potholes, and cracks to keep your parking lot as safe as possible.
Extended Life
Wear and tear on your pavement is inevitable. Between cars, UV rays, freezing, and more, it’s impossible to avoid. However, it is possible to extend the lifespan and avoid requiring major repairs. By performing maintenance when spring arrives, you extend the lifespan of your parking lot and avoid the risk of unsafe, costly damages.
Curb Appeal
When it comes to a parking lot in front of a business, huge potholes and cracks can appear unattractive and uninviting. This damage can deter guests and patrons from interacting with your business, or can even hurt a company’s reputation. Through routine and preventative maintenance, you can keep your business looking attractive and welcoming.
Maintained pavement, safe and happy customers.
Parking lot and walkway maintenance are integral to everybody, whether it’s a matter of safety or business. Keeping your pavement maintained and protected will save you from costly repairs while keeping pedestrians happy and healthy.
Here at E. Meier, maintaining parking lots and walkways is crucial. We will visit the site and assess the maintenance and repairs required before we provide you with a detailed game plan and estimate. Our plan includes drain repairs, milling and paving, surface patching, and removal and replacement if required. Contact us today to discuss how to keep your parking lot looking brand new once spring arrives.