It wasn't that long ago you laid that first asphalt and concrete walkway, but today it just doesn't look the same. In fact, it may be in complete disrepair, and there are often unavoidable reasons for that. 

When we lay asphalt for our clients, we take the necessary steps to ensure its longevity, but we can't control old mother nature. It inevitably takes a toll, and then you may be seeing any or all of the following. 

Cracking

During the summer months, the sun's intense heat dries out the asphalt surface and causes it to oxidize. Soon a network of hairline cracks will develop in the surface and open the way for water and wear to further damage your parking lot. 

Potholes

Potholes are caused by the expansion and contraction of water after it has entered into the ground under pavement. Left unchecked they can grow continuously with ongoing traffic and use. 

Surface Damage

Damaging UV rays, vehicle fluids and water can wreak havoc on your asphalt, fading the color and leaving the surface prone to additional damage from the elements and external factors.

And while all that may seem like a costly proposition to maintain and/or repair, it's not when you consider the alternative. So what do you do? 

Ongoing maintenance and timely repair can keep small issues from becoming expensive problems later. They can also increase the life of your concrete and asphalt surfaces and delay or avoid complete replacement. 

Well maintained parking lots, driveways and walkways also:

• Increase property values and rents
• Convey your consideration of tenants, clients and visitors to your property
• Prevent trip hazards and falls
• Prevent car damage to suspension and tires

It's clear to see that each of those benefits can contribute to your bottom line. Properly maintaining your property is smart. 

Here's what we do to save the life of your asphalt and concrete

• Sealcoating to protect your asphalt from damaging UV rays and vehicle fluids 
• Crack filling to keep water from seeping into the subsurface and causing those cracks to become potholes
• Overlay and skin patching to even out dips and bulges for optimal run-off and drainage
• Pothole repair to provide an even surface and keep water out of the subsurface, as well as prevent pedestrian trip hazards and damage to cars
• Striping for efficient vehicular and pedestrian traffic patterns and parking
• Painting of curbs and potential parking hazards to minimize confusion and maximize safety and attractiveness
• ADA upgrades to bring you into compliance with most current regulations 

ASI offers a free consultation to measure and assess the condition of your current surfaces. From there we'll propose a comprehensive maintenance plan to increase the lifetime of your asphalt.

We'll tell you what you need to do - and what you don't. That's how honest we are. We're not here to take your money. We want every dollar you spend on maintenance and repair to save you money down the road. That's our goal. 

Learn more about ASI and why we keep customers for life. Or, if you're ready, contact us for a free maintenance evaluation and quote today.