Commercial Paving for the greater Chicagoland and Midwest Area!
Commercial Paving for the greater Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana Area!
Every year, millions of tourists and business travelers book hotel rooms in the Chicago area, and the competition among hotels can be fierce. Hotel managers are constantly looking for ways to attract new guests and encourage them to return. Managers may focus on the lobby décor, the comfort of the beds, the attention that staff members pay to guests, or the unique amenities that the hotel offers. However, if you are forgetting about your paving repairs and parking lot maintenance, you could be losing points for your hotel.
How Chicago Hotels Can Benefit From Parking Lot Maintenance
You only have one opportunity to make a good first impression, and the first thing that your guests normally see is your parking lot. This view can form the basis for an impression about your entire operation. An ugly,
dangerous parking lot can be interpreted as an expression of your lack of concern for your guests. They may think that this lack of concern extends to the safety and comfort of your rooms, and they may look for signs of confirmation, becoming a nightmare for your staff. When it is time for them to reserve another room, your hotel or chain may fall to the bottom of their list of acceptable choices. If these reasons are not sufficient motivation, consider the potential financial implications. When you neglect your parking lot maintenance, you virtually guarantee that you will encounter costly repairs more frequently, and your parking lot will need to be rebuilt far ahead of schedule.
The first item on your list should be paving repairs. Have a reputable contractor perform asphalt crack sealing at least once every year, and every six months is better if your budget permits. If there are potholes in your parking lot, contact a commercial paving contractor to patch them. The second item on your list should be parking lot sealcoating. Asphalt sealcoating helps prevent cracks and other damage by blocking UV rays, slowing down the progress of automotive fluids and corrosive chemicals, and boosting the pavement’s waterproofing. Sealcoating also improves traction to make your parking lot safer, and it greatly enhances your pavement’s appearance. The third item should be your parking lot striping. Visible markings improve safety by reducing distractions, directing the flow of traffic, and clearly indicating where drivers should not park. Other routine maintenance tasks should include periodic sweepings, the removal of oil and other fluids that vehicles have leaked onto your pavement, and inspections to ensure that drains and gutters have not become clogged.
When ice and snow arrive, slippery pavements can make your parking lot a treacherous place. However, make sure that you only allow a qualified operator to plow your parking lot; an improperly set blade can inflict severe damage on an asphalt pavement. If you plan to use a chemical agent to melt ice, ask a contractor who specializes in asphalt paving services to recommend one that will not damage your pavement. You should also consider walking through your parking lot occasionally to see for yourself what issues are present so that you can address them immediately.
Black Hawk Paving specializes in the care of commercial pavements for customers in the Chicagoland area. We offer parking lot sealcoating, asphalt crack sealing, parking lot striping, asphalt repairs, asphalt paving, and asphalt milling & grinding. Our exemplary reputation is based on our commitment to superb craftsmanship, integrity, and extraordinary customer service. If you are interested in a free quote, you can call 773-378-2390, or you can submit our online form.
Our team has provided commercial and industrial paving installation and maintenance services to our clients in Chicago and its surrounding suburbs for more than 46 Years in Business- 1975.
