When resurfacing a parking lot, a business owner’s primary area of focus tends to be the quality of the asphalt, as well as ensuring all striping and painting has been properly completed. But as the team at R & S Paving & Grading in Foley, AL, explains, storm drainage services are crucial to consider during paving projects.

Of course, it helps to understand why drainage structures are important in the first place. Most residential driveways are sloped in a way that allows water to flow from the driveway into the street, where a city drainage system will collect the water. However, on the flat surface of a parking lot, it’s much more difficult to get water to flow all the way to the street.

Without a drainage system in place, this can lead to several severe problems, including flooding and the rapid deterioration of your parking lot’s surface. In many instances, the lack of a proper drainage system can also increase liability by raising the risk of injury or property damage.

Storm drainage services eliminate these issues by installing efficient drainage systems in your parking lot. They will connect the drains to the municipal wastewater system and grade the asphalt surface in a way that guarantees adequate drainage. In addition to this installation work, many crews provide repairs for drainage systems, remove blockages to ensure proper function, and assist in other maintenance tasks.

By completing this vital and often overlooked element of paving and resurfacing, storm drainage service professionals will help you keep your property in top shape. Whether you need driveway repair or storm drainage services, the team at R & S Paving & Grading will provide quality work that stands the test of time. To learn more about what these paving contractors can do for you, visit them online or call (251) 943-2071.