Atlanta is one of the most-visited cities in the United States. People travel to the city for a variety of reasons. Some are in town for business reasons, others are visiting relatives, some are tourists, and others are conducting business with or for the state. Regardless of their reasons for traveling to Atlanta, guests expect the city’s hotels to begin welcoming them as soon as they arrive in the hotel’s parking lot. If the parking lot is sadly in need of asphalt repair or concrete repair, guests may assume that the hotel’s rooms will also show signs of neglect. They may question the hotel’s commitment to security, maintenance, and safety, and they may suspect that the manager is not very invested in the quality of a guest’s overall experience. Even if guests do not immediately cancel their reservations over the poor condition of the parking lot, they may become hypercritical of everything and everyone they encounter during their stay. They may leave negative reviews on every travel or booking site they can, discouraging others from staying at the hotel. They will be highly unlikely to return to the hotel, and they may be unhappy enough to avoid every hotel in the chain during their future visits to Atlanta or other cities. Fortunately, it is typically economical parking lot maintenance that will be attractive, safe, and welcoming to your guests.
How Atlanta Hotels Can Benefit From Parking Lot Maintenance
How Should I Maintain My Hotel’s Parking Lot?
Pavement breaks should be viewed as potential hazards to your guests, their vehicles, and the life of your parking lot. Cracks and potholes allow water to flow beneath the pavement, eroding the foundation and leading to costly repairs or even total reconstruction of your parking lot. A small pothole can usually be repaired quickly and inexpensively; if left without repair, it will continue to grow, the foundation can become unstable, and additional potholes and cracks can develop. Timely asphalt crack sealing can often prevent the formation of potholes as well as foundation damage. You should also sealcoat your parking lot periodically. Sealcoats prevent or delay the deterioration of asphalt pavements by blocking UV rays, protecting against oil and other vehicle fluids, and preventing the loss of moisture from the pavement. Asphalt sealants also bring back the dark color that your pavement had when it was first installed, increasing its visual appeal and providing an excellent contrast for your parking lot markings. You should have a sealant applied about every two years unless your Atlanta sealcoating contractor recommends a different schedule. You should also plan to have your stripes and markings repainted at the same time.
Are There Maintenance Tasks for My Parking Lot That My Staff Might Handle?
One thing that can help you protect your pavement and make your parking lot more attractive is to keep it scrupulously clean. Ask your employees to pick up any trash, including paper bags or empty cans, that they see in your parking lot. You might have a staff member use a leaf blower to remove fallen leaves or grass clippings on your pavement. Leaked automotive fluids, including transmission fluid, oil, power steering fluid, gas, and brake fluid, will destroy your sealcoating as they work their way to the pavement beneath. They will then leave soft, crumbly spots in your asphalt pavement. Although it is possible for your staff members to clean up these spills, it is a physically demanding task, so you might want to hire a professional to handle the job every five or six months.
Let MH Greeson Help You With Your Hotel’s Parking Lot
MH Greeson specializes in maintaining asphalt parking lots for customers in the metropolitan Atlanta area and many other towns in North Georgia. Our services include asphalt crack sealing, sealcoating, parking lot striping, pothole repair, traffic signs, concrete repair, asphalt paving, and bollard installation. We have earned an impeccable reputation for the exceptional quality of our work, our exemplary customer service, and our affordable rates. We offer free quotes, so use our online form to get started. If you would like to discuss your paving needs or have additional questions, you can call us at 770-335-2983.
