Parking Lot Repair Companies: Choosing A Quality Provider

Keeping your parking lot in good shape is crucial for any property manager. A well-kept lot entices customers and improves safety and traffic flow. However, from time to time, you will need to contact parking lot repair companies and finding the best providers can save you time, money and hassles, as well as ensure long-lasting results. However, when searching for an asphalt parking lot repair service, it’s crucial that you avoid these common mistakes.

Mistake 1 – Selecting The Lowest Price Automatically

It’s always tempting to select parking lot repair companies with the lowest bids, but this can lead to poor-quality work and often the use of sub-par materials. It’s essential that property owners or managers balance the cost with the quality of the work and the quality of the materials being used.

The highest quality services typically aren’t the ones with the cheapest price tag, but these high-quality providers can end up being the most cost effective as their services can extend the life of your parking lot and help you avoid the costly repairs associated with using a low-quality parking lot paving company.

Mistake 2 – Failing To Check Credentials

A legitimate commercial paving company should be licensed and insured. If you don’t see licensing information on the company website, be sure to ask for it. Then, take the extra step to verify that these are legitimate credentials. Failing to do so can result in poor quality work not to mention the possibility of non-compliance with local regulations and potential liabilities.

Mistake 3 – Ignoring Reviews & References

It’s always smart to check online reviews and speak with past clients, if possible. Reviews and references provide valuable insights into the company’s reliability, professionalism and customer satisfaction.

We also recommend that you take a look at some of the asphalt paving company’s previous work. Skipping the step of reviewing a company's portfolio or past projects can leave business owners unaware of the company's quality and range of work. Reviewing past work provides insights into the company's capabilities and craftsmanship.

Mistake 4 – Selecting A Provider Based On Availability Alone

It’s not just tempting to save money; it’s also tempting to select a commercial paving company that has immediate availability. However, hiring a company simply because they are available can be risky. It’s better to wait a week or two for reputable asphalt paving contractors with a proven track record than to rush into a contract with a less-than-stellar contractor.

Mistake 5 – Only Receiving One Estimate

Rushing into a decision without getting multiple estimates can result in paying too much or getting subpar work. Comparing quotes from different companies helps ensure competitive pricing and a clear understanding of what the project entails. It’s typically best to receive estimates from 3-4 parking lot paving companies prior to making a final decision.

Mistake 6 – Ignoring Environmental & Safety Standards

Not considering the company’s adherence to environmental and safety standards can lead to poor-quality work and potential hazards. Ensuring the company follows best practices helps protect both the environment and the safety of employees and customers.

It’s also crucial to ensure that your lot incorporates the required number of ADA spaces, and an experienced contractor will understand the proper methods of ADA line striping as well as regulations regarding how many spaces are needed and the best spots for these parking spaces. At Quality Parking Lot Maintenance, our team can provide you with expert parking lot line striping, including ADA striping.

Mistake 7 – Selecting An Inexperienced Contractor

Hiring a company with insufficient experience in the specific type of repair or installation needed can lead to mistakes and suboptimal results. It's crucial to select a contractor with relevant experience in similar projects.

At Quality Parking Lot Maintenance, we have extensive experience working with both concrete and asphalt lots. Our skill set also includes services such as milling and seal coating, as well as our unique excavation and investigation service. For the latter service, we often are hired to inspect parking lots that tend to be plagued with problems.

If your lot constantly seems to develop cracks and potholes, rather than simply fixing these issues again and again, it’s best to hire an experienced paving contractor who can get to the bottom of the problem. In some cases, the culprit will be inadequate drainage or perhaps the initial installation was not handled correctly. We can find the issue or issues and come up with a solution to ensure that your lot stays in good shape for years to come. 

Protect Your Investment With Quality PLM!

Quality Parking Lot Maintenance is a trusted provider of parking lot installation, repair services and commercial parking lot maintenance services. In addition to complete asphalt and concrete parking lot installations, we also provide the following services:

∙      Patching & Crack Repair

∙      Pothole Repair

∙      Sealcoating

∙      Milling

∙      Parking Lot Line Striping

∙      Permitting

Again, if you have a lot that constantly seems to be experiencing issues, give us a call and let our excavation and investigation team get to the root of the problem. Keep in mind, of course, that while we can fix just about any parking lot issue, preventative maintenance is crucial to keep your lot in good shape for as long as possible.

Ensuring that the lot has proper drainage, keeping the lot clean and free of debris and standing water, and sealcoating a parking lot about every two years are steps property managers should take in order to extend the life of their asphalt or concrete parking lots.

If you’ve been searching for the best parking lot repair companies in your area, Quality Parking Lot Maintenance has the experience and know-how to handle just about any size project or problem. We are based in Tampa and serve commercial clients throughout the state of Florida. Contact us at any time to discuss your parking lot paving needs and to receive a free cost estimate for our services.