{"id":10489,"date":"2023-09-21T13:51:14","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T20:51:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=10489"},"modified":"2025-02-28T17:15:56","modified_gmt":"2025-03-01T00:15:56","slug":"parking-lot-repair","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/parking-lot-repair\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything You Need to Know About Parking Lot Repair"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you own a business or manage a commercial property, you know that parking lot repair is crucial. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Surprisingly, an asphalt parking lot also be one of the most expensive assets<\/a> to maintain.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether your lot is asphalt or concrete, its constant exposure to the elements makes keeping a well-maintained parking lot challenging. However, yearly maintenance to fill cracks is often necessary. Completing repairs, like timely crack repair, can extend the lifespan of a parking lot from 15 years to roughly 30 years. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s consider how and when to get serious about your commercial parking lot <\/a>repair.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Understanding the Importance of Parking Lot Repair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Repairing an asphalt or concrete parking lot is primarily a matter of safety. Accident mitigation aside, addressing issues early on<\/strong> can prevent more extensive (and expensive repairs), all while maintaining the value of your investment: aka, your parking lot business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Safety Concerns<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Prioritizing the safety of your users and their vehicles is crucial. Regular maintenance, such as cleaning and crack repairs, ensures that the surface is even and free of hazards. This frees you from complaints, accidents, and injuries – not to mention major repairs resulting from neglect.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A survey found<\/a> that 75% of unsealed cracks become potholes<\/strong> within three years. But if you seal smaller cracks, only 1% develop into potholes in those same years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Aesthetic Appeal<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A well-maintained parking lot is a source of pride for owners, patrons, and the public. And since parking lots and garages are where<\/strong> 10%<\/strong><\/a> of all property crimes (theft, vandalism, etc.) ltake place<\/strong>, you also want to ensure your lot is stable enough<\/a> to hold lighting fixtures and other theft-deterring features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Customers and tenants are more likely to park in your lot if it is free of potholes, cracks, and unsightly issues. Freshly painted lines and attractive landscaping also help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cost-Effectiveness<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Keeping your lot repaired is the best way to keep costs down. For example, sealing small cracks as soon as issues occur can prevent water and dirt from worsening the damage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both concrete surfaces and asphalt require preventive measures<\/strong>, such as crack filler, to extend a lot’s lifespan. However, parking lots that have been in operation for over two decades (and those lots with damage stretching over one-quarter to one-third of the total square footage) typically require removal and reconstruction. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Identifying Common Parking Lot Issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To get ahead of issues, inspect your lot frequently and make a note of any cracks, potholes, or drainage problems that need to be repaired.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cracks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Cracking can be caused by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n