Are you trying to save a buck by postponing pavement maintenance? The cost of ignoring fading pavement and expanding asphalt cracks could be high. Find out why pavement maintenance and long-term savings go hand in hand with this look into the hidden costs of delaying asphalt maintenance from American Asphalt, the Bay Area’s leading commercial paving company.
Consequences of neglected asphalt maintenance
- Water intrusion
- Deeper pavement damage
- Shortened pavement life
- Lost revenue from parking disruptions
- Higher insurance rates
- Lower property value
How to protect your pavement
- Schedule routine, proactive care to avoid costly, time-consuming major repairs
- Build a custom asphalt maintenance plan that safeguards your pavement and budget with help from American Asphalt
Consequences of Neglected Asphalt Maintenance
If the usual asphalt maintenance schedule seems a little spendy for you, consider the potential price of procrastination:
Water intrusion
Neglecting sealcoating and drainage improvements results in damage that extends beyond the surface. Porous, brittle asphalt and puddling worsen water infiltration, weakening base layers and leading to collapse.
Deeper pavement damage
As pavement weathers and small cracks grow, so does the time, labor, and materials needed to address these issues. Once surfaces ravel and cracks turn into potholes, you’ll need more extensive repairs, like resurfacing and asphalt removal and replacement, to save your pavement, further inflating costs.
Shortened pavement life
When you neglect routine maintenance, your pavement lifespan may be shortened by 30-50% or more, depending on damage severity, traffic, and weather, leading to more frequent pavement replacement.
Lost revenue from parking disruptions
If your parking lot has extensive damage or requires major repairs, customers may choose competitors with safer, easier-to-access facilities, costing your business.
Higher insurance rates
Large pavement dips, cracks, and potholes increase potential liability from vehicle damage, pedestrian injury, and code violations, costing you more than you tried to save by putting off maintenance.
Lower property value
Perceived neglect reflects poorly on your business, impacting not just curb appeal, but resale price and asset value.
Proactive Care Costs Less Than Major Repairs
A small investment in preventive asphalt maintenance, including regular inspections, minor crack repairs, and sealcoating every few years, costs a fraction of removing and replacing large sections of asphalt. American Asphalt understands your budgetary concerns, offering cost-effective asphalt maintenance plans tailored to address your most pressing asphalt issues. We know how to prioritize high-risk areas and forecast future needs to prevent escalating damage, maximize pavement lifespan, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain your bottom line.
Don’t Let Asphalt Cracks – And Repair Costs – Grow
Save money, minimize liability, and reduce stress. Avoid the hidden costs of delaying asphalt maintenance with American Asphalt’s help. Contact us at 510-723-0280 to schedule a pavement maintenance evaluation in Alameda, Fairfield, Hayward, Oakland, Pleasanton, San Jose, San Leandro, Santa Clara, Vacaville, or Walnut Creek today.
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