Keeping your asphalt surfaces in good shape requires ongoing maintenance and periodic repairs. These projects take time and cost money, however, so businesses must carefully consider how they approach them. With that in mind, here are five tips for staying on time and budget for your asphalt paving and maintenance needs.
Top 5 Tips to Stay on Time and Budget
for Asphalt Paving and Maintenance
1. Schedule Asphalt Paving Services Strategically
Caring for your asphalt without taking too big a blow to your bottom line largely depends on scheduling. Every facility operates differently. If your business runs 24/7, you won’t have as many opportunities to tackle asphalt repair and paving projects as, say, a business that has weekends and/or nights off. Still, every business has its ebbs and flows of activity. If you want to get your asphalt project over as quickly as possible, schedule your services for times when your operations are at their slowest – the less activity there is, the less risk of interference.
2. Keep Occupants Informed
Speaking of disruptions, asphalt projects are harder to pull off when occupants aren’t kept in the loop. Imagine a situation in which asphalt parking lot repair is well underway as employees who are none the wiser arrive and try to park – chances are they won’t know what to do or where to go, throwing a wrench in your operations and the asphalt project itself. This wasted time translates to financial losses as productivity and morale decline. Maintaining strong communication before, during, and after the asphalt project will prevent these problems and keep your facility up and running regardless of the inconveniences.
3. Stay on Top of Regular Maintenance
Like any other renovation, the larger and more severe the problem with your asphalt, the more time-consuming and costly it will be to fix. This is why keeping up with asphalt paving maintenance is so important to proper budgeting and time management. Rather than wait until your asphalt is in dire straits, conduct periodic inspections, take care of minor repairs (e.g., filling cracks and potholes), sealcoat your asphalt every 1-3 years (depending on your specific wear and tear), and take other steps to reduce strain on your parking lot and driveways.
4. Break It Down
No one said that asphalt paving and repair projects had to be completed all at once. Though it’s sometimes more convenient to overhaul your entire parking lot in one go, a project of this magnitude might not mesh with your operational or financial needs. If so, consider tackling the project in phases. By prioritizing your asphalt needs, you can give your facility some breathing room and better control your budget.
5. Compare Contractors
The total cost and speed of your asphalt maintenance, repair, and/or paving projects are also determined by the contractors you hire. More experienced and resource-rich contractors are generally more efficient – of course, this efficiency and quality of work often comes at a premium. Ideally, you’ll want to strike the right balance between cost, quality, and efficiency. The only way to find this balance is to compare estimates from multiple asphalt contractors in your area. New England has no shortage of paving providers to choose from, but Cassidy Paving has become the go-to service for countless businesses in the region for our superior communication, workmanship, and standards. If you’re looking to save time and money on your next asphalt project and enjoy lasting results, call us today at 866-978-9788.
