Signs That Your Parking Lot Needs To Be Repaired

by Red Facility Solutions RedFacility

Commercial parking spaces are subjected to heavy foot and vehicle traffic daily. Your parking lot should last for decades if it was built properly. Unfortunately, the integrity of your parking lot will deteriorate over time, and you will need to repair it.

Here are some clear signs that you need concrete parking lot repairs:

Severe Cracks

It is an inevitable fact that your parking lot will crack over time. Oil, rainfall, salt, and other corrosive substances can seep into your parking lot and cause or exacerbate cracks. Small cracks can be sealed using a sealer if they are addressed soon. On the other hand, deep cracks signal that your parking lot has major problems, and you should call a professional to fix it.

Potholes

When water seeps through concrete, it expands and contracts the ground beneath it. Over time, your concrete will deteriorate, and bits of it will fall away, forming a pothole. Small potholes can be filled; however, simply filling a pothole does not solve the problem. The ground beneath your parking lot will continue to shrink and expand over time, and the pothole will most certainly resurface. If your parking lot has a lot of potholes, it is time to replace it.

Drainage Issues

Rainwater will most likely pool in various areas if your parking lot is uneven or sloped. Water pools wreak havoc on your parking lot, causing cracks and potholes. An industrial property maintenance company can mitigate or eliminate this problem by repairing the sloped nature of your parking lot or installing inlets or curbs to direct the flow of rainwater.

Unsightly

When we say that curb appeal can make or break a business, we are not exaggerating. First impressions matter and a shabby parking lot might send potential clients away from your company. Worse, potholes and deep cracks can pose a safety risk, and your company could be held liable for any personal injury or property damage.

If you find any of the issues mentioned above in your parking lot, you should immediately consider concrete parking lot repairs.