Repair Your Parking Lot Before Foot and Vehicle Traffic Increases for the Holidays

Do you expect to see an increase in traffic over the holidays? If so, it’s time to get your premises ready for the influx. One of the key areas of concern for many businesses is the parking lot. Damaged asphalt or paving is neither attractive nor safe for your employees or customers.

Customers who are shopping specifically for the holidays can become very discerning. Seeing a parking lot that has been poorly maintained does not inspire faith in the quality of your products or services. Guilt by association is a real detriment for buyers.

Parking Lot Repair Budget

To make sure your business doesn’t lose out on that extra holiday income, make room in the budget for parking lot repairs and improvements. There are several areas where you can improve the customer experience. Repairing potholes, fixing drainage problems and restriping a parking lot can completely transform aesthetics and function.

Although appearance is the obvious reason to repair a damaged parking lot, it is also important to consider visitor safety. Large cracks and potholes are tripping hazards which could leave you liable in a personal injury lawsuit.

Fixing drainage problems may not seem worth the trouble, but you will save money over the long term by preventing water intrusion. Large amounts of leaking water can flood a parking lot, causing asphalt to sink or split.

Striping gives visitors a clear indication of areas such as standard, reserved, specialty and disabled parking spaces. You can also use striping to provide directions to drivers, which helps to ensure that navigating the parking lot is safe and easy.

At U.S. Pave, we work closely with our customers to create repair and improvement plans that most effectively utilize any available budget. Our goal is to help your business provide customers with a better, safer experience.