At budget time, when property managers start allocating funds to individual line items, they invariably find some categories easier than others. Lease payments, for example, typically remain the same throughout the length of the lease. Other categories can be a little more difficult. For many property managers, one of these categories is often their asphalt maintenance. However, the task can be made simpler by applying the LAP principle, which stands for look, ask, and prevent.
Asphalt Maintenance Budget Tips for Property Managers
When Budgeting for My Asphalt Maintenance, What Should I Look For or At?
The first thing you want to do is look at the current condition of your pavement. Look for cracks, excessively smooth areas, potholes, exposed aggregate, ruts, or other signs of damage. Look at the condition of your pavement markings, the color of your asphalt, and the condition of your signage. Next, look at your records to determine the age of your pavement, the dates of any maintenance procedures, and the number, timing, and cost of any paving repairs that have already been made. Armed with all the information you can collect, you can then look for a trustworthy contractor who offers the paving services that you believe you might need. For example, if the pavement in question is a parking lot, look for a contractor who offers asphalt sealcoating, parking lot repair, line striping and pavement marking, traffic signs, and ADA compliance services.
What Should I Ask When Preparing a Budget for My Maintenance?
Contractors who offer asphalt repairs and maintenance expect customers to have many questions, and they do not mind taking the time to answer them thoroughly. Basically, you want to ask what, when, why, who, and how.
1. What procedures will I need, and when will I need them? For example, you may need to have cracks repaired twice a year, but you may only need sealcoating every other year.
2. Why do I need these particular paving services? For example, if you have an area with alligator cracking, why does the contractor recommend asphalt patching instead of crack filling?
3. Who will perform the procedure? Is it something that your employees can handle, or will it require a professional? Will the contractor handle the work, or will it be subbed?
4. How will the work be performed? For example, will the sealcoating be applied in sections so that the entire lot does not need to be closed? If multiple procedures are needed, how will they be prioritized?
What Is the Meaning of Prevent When Discussing Maintenance for an Asphalt Pavement?
Remember the old saying about the benefits of an ounce of prevention? It is almost always cheaper to prevent damage than it is to repair it, and this is especially true for asphalt pavements. For example, sealcoating is surprisingly inexpensive, but it can protect your pavement from the sun, automotive fluids, and other things that can deteriorate an asphalt pavement. It is always best to prevent damage from every happening, but it is also critical to prevent any damage that does occur from getting worse. Therefore, some procedures that you may consider asphalt repairs are also maintenance procedures. Timely crack repairs, for instance, can help prevent potholes, foundation damage, and alligatored asphalt.
Why Should I Call MH Greeson?
MH Greeson Sealcoating is a highly experienced, well-respected paving company serving customers in North Georgia, including the Atlanta metropolitan area. Our impeccable reputation is based on the superior quality of our work, our extremely high level of customer service, our competitive rates, and our integrity. Our services include asphalt patching, sealcoating, parking lot striping, asphalt crack repair, pavement markings, ADA compliance, asphalt repair, bollards, car stops, and traffic signs. You can request a free quote by submitting our online form or calling 770-335-2983.
