Asphalt Sealcoating at Great PricesIs your blacktop driveway or parking lot needing a new look?
Looking for a reliable company to sealcoat and seal it without breaking the bank? We also work in Norfolk, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Suffolk and cover the Peninsula. FREE estimates available for every job. We're at (757) 364-0371, call today to schedule yours. If you are the owner of a small business or even if you are the owner of a large property, you might have a need to have asphalt, (often referred to as blacktop) laid on your property. And chances are, if you do, you will need to have it sealed. Basically, sealcoating your blacktop is a way to protect your investment from extreme weather conditions and help you maintain it for many years to come. When you do not take the extra steps necessary to re-seal your pavement correctly, you will end up spending money in costly repairs by either having to fill in gaps, pot holes or shifts in the asphalt itself, or worse – having to essentially scrap and replace the entire surface. Asphalt is very porous and will succumb to the effects of salt, petroleum, gasoline or oils from vehicles or other means that drip onto the surface. These liquids penetrate the blacktop and breakdown the viscosity of it, opening the door to expensive maintenance. |
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Why Sealing Is Important
Many businesses take the extra time to have this process done, to ensure that the cost in redoing the project is at a minimum, to cut costs to their bottom line. For example, last spring, the Wal-Mart located in Virginia Beach (in the Red Mill Commons area) decided to have the entire parking lot sealed over the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend.
We thought, initially, that this was a bad time to choose to have a project done of this size, with so many tourists in the area. As it turns out, for them, it was the BEST time to have it done because the tourist season had not gotten into full swing and the weather was perfect for the project to be completed.
Basically, it made smart business sense for them to do it during this time. The parking lot today is in terrific shape because they made the decision to seal off the blacktop and protect the investment. And since it covers such a significant amount of real estate, it was a smart choice, saving costly repairs later down the road. Once the parking lot was seal-coated and had the chance to settle, they were able to go back in and line stripe the lot to designate parking areas, fire lanes and handicapped parking spots.
The sealcoating process is quite effective, but it is not something you should take on as a weekend DIY project, all by yourself. It is highly recommended that you hire a reputable business to come out and help you get the job done correctly. It is always a good idea to choose a company that is licensed, insured and bonded, so that if something should go wrong on your property, you are protected. Businesses that specialize in these areas can be of assistance to you in the realm of repairs, as well, if you already have existing asphalt that is cracked or damaged.
We thought, initially, that this was a bad time to choose to have a project done of this size, with so many tourists in the area. As it turns out, for them, it was the BEST time to have it done because the tourist season had not gotten into full swing and the weather was perfect for the project to be completed.
Basically, it made smart business sense for them to do it during this time. The parking lot today is in terrific shape because they made the decision to seal off the blacktop and protect the investment. And since it covers such a significant amount of real estate, it was a smart choice, saving costly repairs later down the road. Once the parking lot was seal-coated and had the chance to settle, they were able to go back in and line stripe the lot to designate parking areas, fire lanes and handicapped parking spots.
The sealcoating process is quite effective, but it is not something you should take on as a weekend DIY project, all by yourself. It is highly recommended that you hire a reputable business to come out and help you get the job done correctly. It is always a good idea to choose a company that is licensed, insured and bonded, so that if something should go wrong on your property, you are protected. Businesses that specialize in these areas can be of assistance to you in the realm of repairs, as well, if you already have existing asphalt that is cracked or damaged.
By having one of these businesses come out to assist you, you are doing yourself the favor of spending a little less money to make your investment last a little longer. Simply maintaining your pavement is better than scrapping it all and having to start all over again. Many businesses in the Hampton Roads area will be happy to come out to wherever your business or residence is and give you the best possible rate for your blacktop’s needs.
Sometimes, even the appearance of an exterior face lift to your business can draw in additional revenue to your bottom line. How many times have you driven past a business and judged it by the way it looks on the exterior?
We have all done it, whether we admit it or not. If it looks worn down and unkempt, we might drive right on by, dismissing the idea to stop in.
BUT - if a business looks like the people who work at that store CARE about the place, it will make customers feel that their needs will be met with that same respect.
When it looks like you care about and maintain the exterior of your business or property, it will extend to the mind of the consumer that you will care about them the same way you care about the reputation of the store. After all, giving off a good first impression is always a helpful asset to making a sale!
Sometimes, even the appearance of an exterior face lift to your business can draw in additional revenue to your bottom line. How many times have you driven past a business and judged it by the way it looks on the exterior?
We have all done it, whether we admit it or not. If it looks worn down and unkempt, we might drive right on by, dismissing the idea to stop in.
BUT - if a business looks like the people who work at that store CARE about the place, it will make customers feel that their needs will be met with that same respect.
When it looks like you care about and maintain the exterior of your business or property, it will extend to the mind of the consumer that you will care about them the same way you care about the reputation of the store. After all, giving off a good first impression is always a helpful asset to making a sale!