When your asphalt is in need of repair or replacement, it will show distinctive signs that it is time. Understanding these signs will help you also understand what repairs are needed. This will help you plan for the expense and know what your asphalt contractor is talking about when they inspect the surface.
If your asphalt parking lot or driveway is showing any of these signs of damage, you will want to schedule repair services immediately. Doing so will help prevent further damage and deterioration as well as save you from added expenses.
4 Signs Your Asphalt Needs Repaired
- Excessive Cracking: Cracks in a parking lot or drive can pose a liability and they also look bad. Cracking is also an early sign of damage to the asphalt. As water and dirt finds its way into the cracks, they grow and dig deeper into the pavement. While cracking is normal, when it becomes excessive it can be a sign of a bigger problem. If you notice cracking in your asphalt, contact your local sealcoating company. They will be able to apply a layer of sealant to help prevent these cracks from growing and complete necessary repairs.
- Potholes: Sometimes when cracks are left untouched, they can form in potholes. While potholes can form from a variety of causes, they are nothing short of an issue. Water can easily find its way into the asphalt through potholes causing the pavement to further breakdown. Not only can these potholes cause excessive damage to your parking lot, they can also damage any vehicles that pass through. Luckily, potholes can be filled and patched to repair them and any asphalt company can complete them.
- Pooling Water: When water starts to pool on the surface of your parking lot, it is a sign you have a drainage problem. You will want to check your drains for blockage or possibly the water isn’t even reaching the drain because the asphalt lip is too tall. The slope of the pavement might also be off, causing the water to pool. When left untouched, the water will weaken the surface and cause cracking or potholes.
- Fading: Over time, the elements will discolor your parking lot. No need to worry! This is completely normal and can easily be brought back to life with a sealcoating. Having a company regularly add a layer of sealant will renew its color and protect the lower layers from sun and rain damage. Most sealcoating companies offer striping services too that likely will also have faded from the sun, rain, and chemicals.
Work With Toste Construction
If you are looking for a sealcoating contractor in the greater Mooresville area, contact Toste Construction today. We offer FREE estimates for all asphalt sealcoating, striping, and repairs.
Toste Construction specializes in sealcoating and crack filling to ensure you and your customers have a smooth surface to drive on. We are your Mooresville asphalt and pavement maintenance company. Our services include asphalt sealcoating, striping, patching, pothole repair and crack filling for both residential and commercial projects throughout western North Carolina.