Imagine you’re driving into a parking lot and suddenly, there’s a pothole. You swerve. It’s annoying, right? This isn’t just a minor inconvenience. It’s a common experience for anyone visiting a place with such issues. These potholes, or even the small cracks you might overlook, send a message. They might unintentionally tell your clients or tenants that the people in charge don’t really care. Care about what, you ask? About the visitors’ safety, their comfort, and the wear and tear their cars go through. And if these potholes are in the best parking spots? That’s even worse. It can ruin someone’s mood before they even get out of their car.
Understanding How Potholes Form
Potholes don’t just appear out of nowhere. They have a backstory. Think about the changing seasons. In places where winter turns to spring, the pavement gets no rest. It expands with the heat, contracts in the cold. This constant change weakens it. Cars keep driving over it, people keep walking on it, and eventually, it just gives up – hello, pothole! And it’s not only a cold climate thing. Even in warmer places, the heat can be tough on roads. It cracks them, lets water sneak in, and then dries it out, leaving empty spaces that can’t hold up. The result? The same unwanted potholes.
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The Real Impact on Vehicles
Hitting a pothole is more than a bumpy ride. It’s a problem for your wallet too. Reports show that drivers in the U.S. often spend around $300 each year on car repairs because of potholes. So, when your parking lot is full of them, it’s not just about the discomfort. It’s about real damage to cars and real costs for the people who use your lot.
WATCH: Time-Lapse Video That Shows Just How Much Traffic Goes Through a Business Parking Lot
Watch the video* below to see what’s happening to cars when building owners or facility managers neglect to fix potholes in parking lots.
*Please note the video above is for educational and informative purposes and process may vary from client to client. City Wide does not endorse the company nor user who made the video.
Steps to Prevent and Fix Potholes
Let’s talk about solutions. The key is to act fast. At City Wide, we say the sooner you fix a crack, the better. City Wide can schedule a wide array of parking lot services – everything from asphalt patching and sealcoating to sweeping and more. We don’t just fix what’s broken; we try to stop problems before they start.
Partner with City Wide for a Better Parking Lot
Your parking lot says a lot about your place. City Wide is all about keeping your parking lot in top shape. No matter what it needs, we’re ready to help. Big repairs, regular maintenance, you name it. It’s not just about looking good. It’s about caring for your visitors and their cars.
Need help with your parking lot? Give City Wide a call at (317) 356-6606. Let’s make your parking lot a place where cars and people are happy to be.
