For business owners or property managers, the state of your parking lot tends to fall toward the bottom of your list of concerns. It’s easy to let your pavement sit until it’s in grave need of repair or replacement, but sometimes that’s because you don’t know what signs to look for. Here are the common signs that your pavement needs to be repaired:
Ponding
Pooling water in your parking lot is known in the paving industry as ponding, and this occurs when there isn’t a proper drainage point. This standing water slowly seeps into your asphalt, which damages the structure. Our laser profiling service helps us find the best drainage spots for your parking lot to prevent ponding from happening.
Cracking
There are different categories of pavement cracks, such as alligator cracks or block cracks. Each type varies in appearance, but you don’t need to know what kind it is to know that your asphalt is cracked. When you start seeing cracks of any kind, you should schedule a crack sealing service.
Faded Color
That fresh, new parking lot look doesn’t last forever. Over time, your pavement will lose that dark black color and turn gray, which is a result of sunlight exposure and other weather-related problems. It’s a good idea to sealcoat your parking lot every three years to extend its lifespan, and it also makes your pavement look new again.
Potholes
Potholes are damages that you can’t miss. It becomes annoying to dodge them in your parking lot every day, and they can hurt your vehicle if you hit them. Don’t let them sit, though, as they’ll only worsen over time. As long as the asphalt underneath is structurally sound and there aren’t other issues, we can perform our quick patching service.
Warping or Buckling
This is more of an issue for lots that have heavy traffic coming through often. If the asphalt isn’t strong enough or if the base isn’t solid, it will buckle under the pressure. When this happens, you’ll notice that your parking lot isn’t level or even looks wavy in some areas.
We’re happy to come out to your parking lot for a free consultation and let you know what repairs are needed. Call today to get on our schedule!