Spring is a great time to prepare for the seasons ahead, including spring cleaning! Many business owners take this time of the year to complete specific projects in hopes of a successful summer season. Last week, we discussed several springtime maintenance tips for your asphalt and one of them was cleaning your asphalt parking lot. To further elaborate on this, we are diving deeper into the benefits of cleaning your asphalt.
Clears Away Buildup
Over the winter months, debris and gravel will build up throughout your parking lot and near curb lines. Whether you live in an area where snow plows are needed to clear snow or an area that sees different weather patterns during the cooler months, it is essential to clear away the debris. Doing so will leave your parking lot looking more inviting, remove tripping hazards for pedestrians, and ensure your asphalt stays healthy for another season.
Customer Satisfaction
We say this over and over, but only because it is overly true – Your parking lot is the welcome mat to your business and you should put your best foot forward to make a great first impression! A clean parking lot shows you put effort into your business and property, therefore you show your customers the same respect. Customers will notice a dirty parking lot, so cleaning it this spring is essential to keep everyone satisfied.
Safety
Every business should be concerned about safety, whether for their customers, employees, delivery drivers, or anyone else coming to their facility. A parking lot that is littered with trash and debris can be hazardous for both pedestrian and vehicle traffic. Routinely cleaning your asphalt will remove these hazards and reduce the chance of an accident.
Keeps Your Asphalt Healthy
There are several ways in which debris, trash, and dirt can cause issues for your parking lot. One being, when the debris or dirt settles, it can quickly start the deterioration process of asphalt. By removing it, you are decreasing your chances of erosion. Additionally, large rocks or pieces of debris can harm the asphalt, especially if it is hit or moved with a vehicle. Removing large pieces of rock or debris can help you not only save your asphalt, but also prevent damage to a visitor’s vehicle.
One big issue with debris, dirt, and trash built up in a parking lot is it can cause your sewers to become blocked. If water cannot escape, it can cause cracking and pothole formation. These are two issues with a parking lot that will cost more than a simple cleaning or trash pickup. Keep your asphalt healthy by scheduling a cleaning today!
Removes Harmful Chemicals
Many business owners do not often consider the fluids that leak from vehicles as they are parked in their parking lot. Oil, coolant, and other fluids have the opportunity to escape while a car is parked in your lot. When left untouched, these chemicals can cause significant damage to your asphalt. By cleaning your parking lot, you remove the risk of a large repair need later into the summer.
Discover Issues While Cleaning Your Aphault?
Spring is a great time to complete tasks you have put off all year long to prepare for the summer ahead. If you discover your asphalt has been damaged from the colder weather, contact Toste Construction today. Our team can handle anything from professional crack and pothole repair to sealcoating and line striping. Schedule your FREE estimate today.
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.