One of the first impressions customers will have of your business is the parking lot. When it’s in good condition, it can sell your brand as a company that cares about the well-being of its patrons. If it’s been a few months since you looked at the shape of the asphalt, here are a few signs it may be due for relining.

How to Tell When to Reline Your Parking Lot

1. Customers Are Unsure of Traffic Flow

When customers enter your parking lot, they should immediately be provided with directions on where to go. The lines should inform them which aisles they can drive down, and how to travel safely around the perimeter and exit back onto the street. If these lines are fading, it could make parking more frustrating.

2. No Longer ADA Compliant

The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) has several parking lot requirements for business owners. In addition to having enough accessible spaces available, the lines must provide enough access for cars and vans. The lines drawn for accessible vehicles must be located on the shortest accessible route to the facility’s entrance, and in addition to the space, there should be a 60-inch-wide access aisle for cars and a 96-inch-wide aisle for vans.

3. Can’t Figure Out Where to Park

If the striping intended to mark parking spaces is disappearing, the organization of the lot will also begin to crumble. Patrons won’t understand clearly where to park their vehicles, which could leave them parking in areas that were never intended to be spots. This could disrupt traffic and cause your customers to become frustrated before stepping inside your doors. 

If the weather and regular traffic have faded your parking lot lines, contact the professionals at Lazer Perfect Striping & Sealing based in Nixa, MO, to have them updated. For over 24 years, these asphalt contractors have provided paving, seal coating, and striping services to homes and businesses in Christian County and the Branson Tri-Lakes area. Call them today at (417) 887-6604 to discuss your pavement striping needs, and visit their website to learn more about their trusted services.