Parking lots are a convenient and important part of your property for employees, customers, and guests. When your lot shows signs of wear and tear, fix it quickly to restore its safety and aesthetic appeal. Potholes in particular can do damage to vehicles and even injure people on your property. Consider five reasons not to delay making pothole repairs at your facility.

Why Pothole Repair Should Be Done ASAP

1. Vehicle Damage

Potholes wreak havoc on vehicle suspension. These craters can also ding up the undercarriage and even cause fluids to leak from cracks and compromised areas. Potholes can even weaken tires and cause blowouts. When your lot is covered in large, deep potholes, you risk being accountable for damages.

2. Pedestrian Injury

Your employees and customers are at risk when they walk across a parking lot filled with potholes. People can fall, trip, and even sprain an ankle or knee if they step into one. Whether their injuries are just scrapes or something more serious, you could be liable for injury costs.

3. Traffic Flow

Most drivers will attempt to navigate around potholes to avoid damage to their cars. This slowing down and stopping will lead to traffic flow issues as people try to circumvent the trouble. Pothole repairs will leave a blemish-free surface that is much easier to drive on, helping your guests avoid a traffic jam.

4. Appearance

A parking lot filled with cracks, dents, holes, and gaps is unattractive and gives a poor first impression to people visiting your facility. To maintain a more professional appearance, make sure imperfections are handled quickly and efficiently.

5. Money Savings

The longer you wait to have pothole repair, the more expensive it is. What was once a tiny hole becomes a large crater. Additionally, more water gets in your asphalt and causes other areas to weaken. The job to fix your lot becomes bigger and more costly over time.

Serving The Flathead Valley and surrounding areas, commercial and residential customers rely on Double Diamond Contracting Inc. of Kalispell, MT, for paving and asphalt services. Their professional team delivers quality workmanship and exceptional attention to detail every time. Fully licensed and insured, their contractors can assist with pothole repairs, asphalt resurfacing, parking lot line striping, and even snow removal. Call them for a free estimate at (406) 755-8853, or visit them online for more asphalt repair information.