A nicely paved asphalt parking lot plays an important role in your business’s curb appeal, but this surface can also endure a great deal of wear and tear from pedestrian and vehicular traffic. To ensure a great first impression for customers and limit your need for asphalt repairs, use these tips to care for your asphalt parking lot properly.

How to Take Care of an Asphalt Parking Lot

1. Fix Holes

As the asphalt surface shrinks and expands due to changes in temperature, cracks will form in it. When moisture seeps into these cracks, they can create potholes in the surface. To deal with these potholes, contact an asphalt repair professional. If you postpone these repairs, your parking lot’s potholes may expand, and they’ll pose a greater danger to customers and employees when they enter the lot.

2. Clean Up Spills & Debris

Clean parking lots give potential customers a positive first impression of your business, as they’ll likely assume that the care you give to your property will also be applied to them.

Use a leaf blower or a large straw broom to remove any leaves, dirt, or debris that collects on your property. If you notice that your parking lot is filled with darker patches, it's likely oil stains. Clean these immediately with a degreasing agent designed for asphalt pavement. Using a cleaner that isn't meant for this surface could damage it. 

3. Apply Sealcoating

During regular asphalt repair, you may notice that it takes more time to clean or fix damages on your lot. If this is the case, your asphalt may need a new sealcoat. Sealcoating can protect your surface for years and give it a cleaner look. Along with providing a fresh appearance, it also protects your property from vehicle fluids, UV rays, and water. 

If your parking lot could benefit from asphalt repair or sealcoating, contact the specialists at Rochester Jet-Blak Sealers in Rochester, NY. For 30 years, this locally-owned shop has provided its community with sealcoating supplies, paving equipment, and blacktop sealer in Monroe County. Call them directly at (585) 436-5051 to schedule an appointment, or visit them online for more information on their products.