Why Does Your Business Need Parking Lot Cleaning?

 The condition and quality of your business’s parking lot impact whether companies rent your retail/office space and/or customers feel compelled to stop by. The following are some reasons that you need commercial parking lot cleaning. 

What is Parking Lot Cleaning and Maintenance?

Parking lot cleaning and maintenance refers to actions that improve the aesthetics and extend the lifespan of a parking lot. It generally includes but is not limited to:

• Parking lot sweeping

• Leaf blowing and pick-up

• Gum/litter removal

• Oil stain removal

• Hot pressure washing

• Line/curb painting

• Resurfacing 

• Garbage/debris pick-up (sidewalks and parking lot)

• Ice melter and snow removal

• Emptying and cleaning garbage cans

• Exterior tenant signage checks

• Exterior light inspection

• Perimeter walk-around

• graffiti patrol

• Electrical/pedestal/pylon checks

• Rooftop security checks

Reasons You Need Commercial Parking Lot Cleaning

There are many benefits to regular parking lot cleaning and maintenance. 

• Boosts positive branding: Branding is about shaping customers’ impressions of your business. A poorly cared-for parking lot makes your company look sloppy and unprofessional. A well-maintained commercial parking lot improves curb appeal, implying smart management and telling customers you are responsible, reliable, mindful, and take pride in your business. 

• Increases safety: Potholes and cracks may cause flat tires while sharp debris and gravel can damage vehicles. Holes and fractures put customers at risk of injuries and falls. Pooling water is slippery for pedestrians and dangerous to drive through. Faded pavement markers render parking spots unclear and can back up traffic, increasing the probability of accidents. Maintaining your commercial parking lot increases safety.

• Maximizes parking space: A poorly maintained commercial parking lot may become disorganized, crowded, and inefficient. Marking parking stalls helps customers/clients know where to park, reducing the inclination to occupy more than one space. Renewing the lines of your lot allows you to create an efficient layout and increase available spaces. A parking lot free of debris, trash, and puddles allows customers/clients to occupy all parking spots.

• Reduces liability: Cracks, potholes, puddles, patches of ice, and debris may cause falls and injuries. A well-maintained commercial parking lot protects your customers/clients and their vehicles, minimizing liability issues and reducing lawsuits. 

• Compliance with regulations: Parking lot maintenance helps property managers and business owners ensure compliance with laws regarding accessibility (accessible routes to your business, passenger loading zones, the location and number of handicapped parking spots, slope/size of curbs and ramps). 

• Increases longevity: Parking lots are exposed to the elements, the constant pressure of vehicles, and the stress of changing seasons. Friction from sand, dirt, and other rubble works as an abrasive. Pooling water deteriorates asphalt. Small holes and cracks expand and spread quickly. Applying seal coating every few years, repairing cracks and grooves regularly, and following parking lot maintenance guidelines protect your parking lot. A well-maintained lot can last several decades!

• Minimizes waterway pollution: Sweeping your parking lot regularly prevents metal particles, dirt, and chemicals from leaching into nearby water systems protecting wildlife, the water supply, and natural habitats.

• Saves money: Good parking lot maintenance increases the longevity of your lot surface, saving your company from expensive parking lot repair and/or replacement.

• Discourages littering: A well-maintained, clean parking lot discourages littering.

• Limits the presence of pests: Debris and garbage attract pests (dogs, cats, raccoons, mice). Maintaining your parking limits the presence of rodents. 

How Much is Charged for Parking Lot Cleaning and Repair?

To clean and sweep a 1000-stall parking lot is approximately $165, a 500-stall lot is about $85, 200 stalls are approximately $80 and a 25-space lot runs about $75. The average repair cost of asphalt parking lots is between $1,000 and $3,500. Fixing potholes ranges between $2.00 and $5.00 per square foot. Asphalt crack filling costs between $0.50 to $3.00 per linear foot. Asphalt sealing averages between $0.20 to $0.70 per square foot. Asphalt resurfacing runs between $1.00 to $3.00 per square foot. Restriping a lot with 50 or fewer stalls is about $500. Repairing concrete parking lots is more expensive than asphalt, but these repairs last longer. 

Turn that debris-ridden, run-down, parking lot into a safe, attractive, and convenient place to park.  Undertake timely repair and maintenance. It will make a good impression on patrons, increase customer safety, save you money,  increase surface longevity, maximize space, reduce liability, raise the value of your property, and protect the environment. Contact a commercial cleaning company for assistance with your company’s parking lot maintenance. 

Need help with commercial parking lot maintenance? Call Strathcona Cleaners Ltd at 403-237-8355 or email us at info@strathconacleaners.com. We provide janitorial services to an array of industries. We custom-tailor our cleaning and maintenance plans to suit your business’s specific needs. You can even choose eco-friendly equipment and non-toxic products. Depend on Strathcona Cleaners for quality parking lot maintenance and office cleaning services. Contact us today!