Parking lot managers know it takes work to maintain their asphalt and ensure safety for every driver and pedestrian. Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to extend the life span of your property. Here are a few tips you can follow with the help of a paving contractor.

How to Preserve Your Parking Lot Asphalt

1. Fill Cracks & Holes Immediately 

Once cracks or holes start to form in your parking lot, water and debris will collect inside and erode the paving material, driving it deeper into the ground. Contact your paving contractor at the first sign of a crack to prevent the rapid decline of its safety and quality. 

2. Ensure Proper Drainage

Few elements pose as much of a threat to your parking lot as water. In addition to structural damage, a bad drainage system can lead to hydroplaning and other liability risks. Before you have new asphalt poured, ask your paving contractor to inspect your current drainage system. Parking lots need strategically placed high and low points to naturally slope water toward gutters.  

3. Consider Sealcoating

Commercial parking lots should be sealcoated by paving contractors every three years. This is an effective way to protect asphalt from natural elements and prevent early signs of cracking. If your commercial lot experiences heavy use, such as if you have a restaurant drive-thru lane, your contractor may recommend more frequent service.  

Keeping your asphalt in top shape isn’t always easy, but Grey-Ruso Construction in College Point, NY, is eager to help. Serving all of New York City’s five boroughs and northern New Jersey, these commercial paving contractors use the latest technology and techniques to provide lasting results. In addition to parking lot maintenance and repairs, they also offer driveway paving. To make an appointment, call (718) 358-1836 and visit them online for more information on their services. You can also like them on Facebook.