A 300-unit apartment community in north Houston had a parking lot that was cracking, fading, and developing potholes. The property manager was getting daily complaints from residents about tire damage and the overall appearance was hurting curb appeal for prospective tenants.
The existing asphalt parking lot was 12 years old and had never been sealcoated. Alligator cracking was present in 30% of the lot. Two areas had developed potholes. The striping was barely visible. Drainage was poor in 3 areas causing standing water after rain.
Scope: Pothole repair (12 areas), crack sealing (all cracks >1/4 inch), sealcoating (entire lot — 450 parking spaces), restriping (including ADA spots), and drainage correction (3 areas regraded).
Timeline: 5 days. Work performed in sections so residents always had parking available. 48-hour notice before each section was closed. Temporary parking arranged at a neighboring business.
Cost: $32,000 ($106/unit or $71/parking space). Much cheaper than full repaving ($120,000+).
Result: Parking complaints dropped to zero. Curb appeal dramatically improved. Property manager reported the fresh striping and dark sealcoat made the entire property look newer. Estimated extension of parking lot life: 7-10 years with annual sealcoating.
Call (832) 203-7987 for apartment parking lot maintenance services.
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