5 Pavement Project Planning Tips for Property Managers in 2018

Happy New Year! As property managers prioritize projects and hammer out budgets for property maintenance this time of year, here are 5 tips to scheduling pavement improvement projects over this year and the coming years to save you money, hassle and headaches:

1. Schedule a consultation with your commercial paving company in Northern Virginia.

Schedule a consultation with Espina Paving to examine your asphalt for any damage or concerns. Our team will examine and test the pavement, measuring drainage, thickness, wear and tear, underlying soil conditions and any other issues. Armed with this data, we’ll help you prioritize urgent projects over ones that can be scheduled later.

2. Review and Hone Your Budget

Prioritizing projects by urgency and efficiency can help you plan your budget more wisely. By repairing cracks and potholes, scheduling sealcoating, clearing out drainage lines, etc. you prevent deeper damage and more expensive repairs. Staying within your budget and protecting your investment are huge priorities for Espina Paving.

3. Devise a Long-Term Maintenance Schedule

A long-term, multi-year pavement maintenance schedule is enormously useful for future planning and budgets. If your parking lots were sealcoated last year, you probably won’t need it done this year, but you can put it on the calendar for the next appropriate time and plan for it. The same goes for pavement cleaning, drainage maintenance, crack filling, etc. This minimizes unpleasant surprises for future budgets.

4. Schedule Regular Site Inspections

Put regular pavement inspections down on your calendar for spring (after the winter weather is gone) and fall (before winter hits). Note any developing cracks, pressure marks, unusual wear and tear, consistent puddling, spills, debris, etc. and have those issues addressed quickly before they become bigger and more expensive to handle.

5. Choose the Right Commercial Paving Contractor

Espina Paving has 4 decades of experience helping businesses and organizations in Northern Virginia take excellent care of their parking lots and roads. Call now to schedule a new year’s consultation at (703) 491-9100.