Is It Better to Replace or Repair Your Business Parking Lot?

Your parking lot will present a bad impression of your company overall if it is cracked, full of potholes, and generally messy. Nonetheless, a clean, easily accessible parking lot will reflect favorably on your business to potential clients.

So what should you do in the event that your Canadian parking lot requires maintenance? Is it better to replace it or fix it? Learn a few things to think about.

The Parking Lot's Age

The asphalt in your parking lot is probably past its prime if it is older than twenty years. Potholes and cracks appear when the asphalt binder ages and degrades, becoming brittle. Patching and resurfacing will only serve as a stopgap measure at this stage. Long-term, it will be more cost-effective to build a new parking lot.

In comparison, if your parking lot is less than ten years old, asphalt restoration probably won't be enough. It could just be necessary to fill in a few potholes or patch a few cracks.

The State of Your Parking Lot

Your parking lot's age is an issue, but general condition matters more. Regardless of age, your parking lot will need to be replaced if it is in poor condition.

Here are a few indicators that it's time to replace your parking lot:

Alligator cracks, or fissures resembling the skin of an alligator
Depressions Sinkholes Potholes
issues with drainage

You may have a fresh, level surface that is secure for both cars and pedestrians by replacing your parking lot. Furthermore, adding a new parking lot will raise the curb appeal and value of your house.

However, if there are only a few small cracks or potholes in your parking lot, fixes can be sufficient. Your parking lot's lifespan can be increased and its beauty can be enhanced by patching and resurfacing.

Speak with an expert if you're not sure whether to replace or repair your parking lot. We at Canadian asphalt and maintenance have been providing Parking lot repair services for more than 25 years. We will install a long-lasting commercial parking lot at a cost that is competitive.