The sun is setting earlier, the leaves are changing, and the air is getting chilly. With the change in weather, now is the time to perform a preventative maintenance check-up for your parking lot and driveway. Giving your property a once-over will keep your visitors satisfied, boost curb appeal, and save money by extending the life of your pavement surface.

Your autumn asphalt maintenance should include these 3 vital tasks:

Careful Inspection

Walk the entirety of the pavement surface and look for any signs of damage. Keep an eye out for potholes, cracks larger than 1/4 inch, rutting, raveling, and oil stains. Make note of areas with pooling water, which will become a safety hazard come wintertime. Pay attention to any faded pavement markings and line striping.

Sweep & Clean

Rotting leaves are not just eyesores, they will cause long-lasting stains and deterioration of the asphalt pavement. Get rid of the autumn debris, loose gravel, and rocks, and clean up the larger stains. Plus, proper pavement cleaning will make it easier to identify cracks and other surface damages.

Maintenance & Repairs

Consider making repairs before snowfall to prevent snow/ice accumulation. Patch all potholes to avoid costly repairs in the future. Repair cracks to prevent them from expanding when the ice freezes. If it has been over 3 years since your asphalt pavement surface was sealcoated, it’s probably time to get it done again.

If you cannot make necessary repairs immediately, be sure to mark any tripping hazards on walkways and parking lots with spray paints or safety cones.

To create a more in-depth custom plan for your property, check out our Asphalt Pavement Preventative Maintenance Checklist. The comprehensive checklist will help you thoroughly evaluate your pavement surface and give you an idea of what you will need to budget for in the future.

Call the national pavement experts at Pavement Solutions for any issues you notice on your property. We use our decades of experience, proven techniques, and the latest equipment available to get projects done right the first time– in a cost-effective and timely manner.

Pavement Solutions provides the highest level of customer service, professionalism, and services including concrete and asphalt paving, sealcoating, crack sealing, asphalt patching, infrared repairs, line striping, custom pavement marking, signage, drainage installation/repairs, and the installation of car stops, bollards, and speed bumps.

For more information, get your free assessment and estimate using our request form, or give us a call at (815) 675-0696.

Posted by C. Butler on 10/23/24