Whether you’re responsible for commercial parking lot maintenance, or simply trying to take care of your own driveway at home, most of us have experienced the disappointment of finding one or more potholes in our otherwise-pristine asphalt pavement. And while it may be tempting to put off having these repaired, it’s important to remember that potholes are more than just a nuisance. What follows are several reasons why you need a reputable paving contractor to repair those potholes as soon as possible:
- Potholes lead to greater damage of the paved surface, and that can happen quicker than you may imagine. In fact, if you don’t have the pothole repaired, it can lead to erosion of the substructure underneath the surface. That happens when water and vehicle fluids are allowed to penetrate the pavement and weaken the foundation layers of the asphalt. And once those sublayers are damaged, the entire surface may need to be replaced. It’s a lot less expensive to repair a pothole than replace an entire asphalt surface!
- Potholes are dangerous – not only for vehicles, but for people as well. It is particularly hazardous if you own a parking lot filled with potholes. It goes without saying that you don’t want your visitors to injure themselves by stepping into a pothole and falling down. But there’s another reason to repair those potholes – some people are all too happy to sue a business for hundreds of thousands of dollars once someone falls and is injured on your property because of a pothole. In fact, there are personal injury lawyers who actually specialize in these kinds of lawsuits! That’s why it’s important to protect yourself and your business by having damaged asphalt repaired quickly.
- A well-maintained asphalt surface adds to the curb appeal of your business and your home! One of the best ways to attract new and returning customers to your place of business is to keep the outside of your storefront or office as clean and tidy as possible, and that includes your parking area. Filling potholes and having other minor repairs done on a regular basis, in addition to keeping the surface clean, helps attract those customers. The same holds true for homeowners. Whether you are trying to sell your home, or simply want to show your pride of ownership, promptly repairing damaged pavement increases the curb appeal of your residence.
Many types of asphalt repair can be done all year long, especially if you live in a mild climate. To find out more about pothole repair, contact a local reputable paving contractor and request a free estimate.