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How Much Does Sealcoating Cost, and How Long Does It Last?

Parking lot sealcoating is priced by the square foot, and a sealcoat lasts 3 to 5 years before the lot needs another application. Square footage, ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/28/2026

How Should an HOA Handle Parking Lot Maintenance in California?

A California HOA should handle parking lot maintenance as a scheduled reserve item: inspect the pavement on a set cycle, tie crack sealing, ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/28/2026

Are You Liable If Someone Gets Injured in Your Parking Lot?

Yes, a property owner or manager can be held liable for a parking lot injury when it traces back to a hazard they knew about, or should have found, ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/21/2026

How Much Does Parking Lot Striping Cost?

Parking lot striping typically costs $0.10 to $0.30 per linear foot, with the final price set by total footage, the scope of work (a restripe or a ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/21/2026

What Should You Look for When Hiring a Paving Contractor?

When hiring a paving contractor for a commercial property, look for an active California CSLB license in the C-12 Earthwork and Paving ...

Rafael Cantillo

10/02/2026

How to Protect Your Parking Lot Before El Niño Storms Hit

NOAA's Climate Prediction Center upgraded its El Niño outlook to an Advisory in June 2026. NOAA now puts the odds of a very strong event at 63 ...

Rafael Cantillo

09/28/2026

What Causes Asphalt to Deteriorate?

Asphalt rarely fails overnight. What looks like a sudden pothole or a long crack is usually the result of smaller problems that have been developing ...

Rafael Cantillo

09/24/2026

How to Budget for Parking Lot Maintenance and Repairs

Budget for parking lot upkeep as two separate lines: an annual maintenance budget for recurring work such as crack sealing, sealcoating, and ...

Rafael Cantillo

09/16/2026

What Does Alligator Cracking in a Parking Lot Mean?

Alligator cracking means the base beneath your asphalt has failed, and the only permanent fix is to remove and replace the failed section with a ...

Rafael Cantillo

09/15/2026

What Are the Signs You Need to Repave Your Parking Lot?

A failing parking lot doesn't need a longer list of warning signs. It needs a way to rank them. A hairline crack and a collapsing drive aisle are ...

Rafael Cantillo

08/11/2026

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