Asphalt Pavement Maintenance
Leritz Busy Bee Paving provides commercial and municipal properties with asphalt pavement maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
Extend the Life of Your Asphalt
Asphalt pavement is a practical, long-lasting investment. It should provide your property with many years of use.
Yet, it doesn't last nearly as long if it isn't maintained and cared for properly. If left untreated, the asphalt faces exposure to the temperature swings common in the St. Louis area. Over time, weather conditions can take a heavy toll on the asphalt's surface.
Needing to repair or replace asphalt only a few years after installation represents a heavy financial burden.
Luckily, premature deterioration is entirely avoidable. All you need to do is take the proper preventative measures and use good maintenance practices.
You'll also avoid having a look that drives customers away (or worse, one that hurts them)! Poorly maintained asphalt can create trip hazards for people walking from their cars.
It can also manifest as potholes that damage the vehicles themselves. Don't let this happen on your property!
Identify and address minor issues before they grow into costly catastrophes. Other services include milling and removing damaged asphalt, sealing, pothole & crack repair, and re-grading uneven asphalt.
You should seal your asphalt pavement to protect it from weather conditions and regular wear and tear. Even if you haven't, Leritz Busy Bee can help reverse the damage and keep you protected for the future.
Our Asphalt Repair and Maintenance Services
Asphalt Sealing
Sealing of your paved asphalt surfaces is the key to prolonging their lifespan. Asphalt is out in the elements 24 hours a day, which means a constant beating from sunlight, snow, rain, ice, and the man-made materials we use every day. Sealing keeps damage due to these forces at bay.
Asphalt Repair
Leritz Busy Bee has a whole crew on call, made up of professionals with years of experience. We deal with cracks of varying sizes, potholes, and replacements for entire sections of damaged asphalt. We also provide leveling for areas that have sunken in over time.
Asphalt vs. Concrete
While some clients may assume concrete is a better choice for projects, properly designed asphalt is a superior option. Asphalt has the same service life as concrete, and it is easier to seal and repair than concrete surfaces.
Cracks happen with any service, but repairing cracks in concrete results in a poor appearance, and there's not a lot you can do to improve the look. With asphalt, you can repair cracks so the surface looks brand new.
Have a pothole to fill? When you use concrete, you would have to break out an entire section and still end up with an obvious and unattractive repair. With asphalt, you can fill, paint, and seal to achieve a beautiful, pristine result.
Another significant benefit is that snow melts more easily on asphalt with less need for chemicals.
Why Professional Maintenance Is Important
Trying to save money by skipping out on maintenance could end up costing you dearly. Trip and fall lawsuits, which are very likely with bad asphalt, could lead to settlements valued in the tens of thousands.
Some property owners wait until they're dealing with a trip-and-fall incident before scrambling to fix the issues with their lot. Being proactive allows you to avoid the whole mess—there's also some savings to be had. Insurance rates can reflect good care regarding asphalt. This means that maintenance comes with direct financial benefits as well.
From a property value standpoint, it is always in an owner's best interest to maintain a safe parking lot. When it comes to commercial real estate, curb appeal begins there. If there's a choice between a store with a well-kept parking lot and a competitor with a deteriorated one, customers gravitate to the nicer option. A beautiful asphalt lot is one worth driving to, and regular maintenance ensures it stays that way.
When you use Leritz Busy Bee for asphalt maintenance and repair, you'll get work custom-fitted for the specific job. Our process makes the asphalt smooth and stable, ensuring it won't warp or buckle, even in extreme heat. We also take the time to select the right asphalt for a particular project.
