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title: 3 Signs It’s Time to Seal Coat Your Parking Lot
description: As your parking lot accommodates the cars of your clients and customers day after day, it may start to seem invincible. However, if you don’t regularly apply a new seal coat to your asphalt surfaces, all of these visitors will soon begin to take a toll. Working with a professional grounds maintenance and management company…
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# 3 Signs It’s Time to Seal Coat Your Parking Lot

As your parking lot accommodates the cars of your clients and customers day after day, it may start to seem invincible. However, if you don’t regularly apply a new seal coat to your asphalt surfaces, all of these visitors will soon begin to take a toll. Working with [a professional grounds maintenance and management company](https://www.strategicgrounds.com/parking-lot-maintenance-services/) will help extend the lifespan of your surfaces, minimize damage, and ensure a safe environment for everyone who stops by. 

If you’re wondering if your parking lot is [ready for a new ](https://www.strategicgrounds.com/parking-lot-maintenance-services/sealcoating-crack-sealing/)seal coat, here are some warning signs to watch out for.

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## **Signs That You Need to Seal Coat Your Parking Lot**

Knowing when the right time is to seal coat your parking can be tricky. Anytime you do work on your parking lot or walkways, it causes disruption to your business, so you don’t want to do maintenance work that isn’t necessary. If you are noticing any of the following scenarios developing on your property, it is probably time to apply a new seal coat.

### **1. It’s Been More Than Three Years**

If you’re managing a business, taking care of your parking lot may be the last thing on your mind. It is easy to forget that something hiding beneath your feet may sound surprising, but the average parking lot needs a new seal coat every three years. This [routine preventative maintenance helps ensure](https://www.strategicgrounds.com/blog/parking-lot-maintenance-benefits/#:~:text=Parking%20lot%20maintenance%20can%20significantly,appeal%20and%20attract%20more%20customers.) your parking lot is protected before the damage occurs. 

This three-year time range is an excellent benchmark on your company calendar. It means that you can plan for the coating and any repairs during a time that works well for you and your business. 

### **2. High-Traffic Areas Are Showing Signs of Wear**

A well-painted parking lot will naturally guide cars to drive on specific pavement areas. The portions of your parking lot that see higher traffic levels will often be the first to lose their coat. If you notice discoloration or damage to these areas, it’s time to book a new sealing. 

Because this problem impacts the areas that your customers will drive on the most, you don’t want to neglect the issue. Addressing it quickly will ensure a safe and comfortable driving experience is preserved before the damage becomes more permanent. 

### **3. There Are Cracks and Potholes **

While a few cracks may not seem like a big deal, they are a symptom of a bigger problem. These cracks often warn potholes as worn and dry pavement crumbles. During the winter, gaps[ can fill with water that freezes and becomes ice](https://www.strategicgrounds.com/blog/why-you-should-invest-in-concrete-and-asphalt-repairs-before-winter/). 

[20% of car accidents happen in parking areas](https://www.motorbiscuit.com/an-alarming-number-of-car-accidents-happen-in-parking-lots/)! It’s important not to increase the risk of damage to vehicles or their drivers through the uneven pavement. 

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## **Strategic Grounds Management**

The outward appearance of your business can directly affect how your customers perceive you. Don’t let your parking lot and walkways fall into disrepair. Strategic Grounds Management has specialized expertise in working with property managers and facilities managers for multi-location businesses. If you have multiple properties in your portfolio that need attention, [contact us today](https://www.strategicgrounds.com/contact/).

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