For landlords and property managers throughout Los Angeles, you don’t get a second chance to make a first impression. It doesn’t matter if you have a retail plaza, apartment building, office space, or industrial site — your parking lot is the very first thing that customers, clients, residents, tenants, and visitors see when they arrive. This is where parking lot sealing and striping come in. With these services your pavement can be protected all the while helping to facilitate traffic safety, organization, and compliance.

In a city full of traffic, sun and around-the-clock visitors, it’s not really optional to keep your parking lot looking its best — it’s absolutely necessary.

Parking Lot Sealing Is The Only Way To Go In Los Angeles And Here's Why

Sealcoating, also referred to as parking lot sealing, is the process of applying a protective coating (usually black) to asphalt pavement. Southern California’s asphalt is always being bombarded by UV, fluids dropping from vehicles, and temperature changes. These elements cause the surface to dry out over time, which creates cracks, fading, and premature degeneration.

Sealcoating benefits include:

• Sun and oxidation defense

• Oil, gas, and chemical spill resistance

• Reduced cracking and surface erosion

By applying a sealcoat every two to three years, you can add decades to the life of your asphalt at a fraction of the cost for repairs. 

Parking Lot Line Striping: Safety, Organization and Compliance

Every time you reseal your parking lot, you will need to paint new parking lot stripes. This allows your lot to work at maximum efficiency and safety. Striping also guides drivers, protects pedestrians and frees up parking space, which is especially valuable in some of our more crowded city neighborhoods.

Professional striping typically includes:

• Parking space lines

• Directional arrows and traffic lanes

• Fire lanes and loading zones

• Handicap and ADA-compliant markings

• Custom stencils and signage

New, bold striping enhances traffic flow and safety, while minimizing liability by designating walkways to drivers and pedestrians.

The Best of Both Worlds: Striping and Sealcoating Combined

Most industry veterans agree it’s best to have parking lot sealing and striping done as a package service. It’s just easier to get it all done by one contractor in one fell swoop. 

The process looks like this:

• Preparation of surface: Removal of debris, clearing oil spots and filling cracks or pot holes

• Sealcoating: This involves spreading a thin layer of protective seal and properly curing.

• Professional striping: Lines are reapplied after the surface is completely cured to get the best visibility and lifespan.

This process will keep your lot fresh looking and protected for years.

ADA Parking Lot Striping Los Angeles

When you restripe your asphalt, you MUST make sure you are following all ADA-compliances. A good asphalt contractor will be able to walk you through how to restripe your parking lot to include sufficient accessible spaces. This is a must that is required by the federal government, as well as state and local guidelines. The guidelines include: appropriately sized and installed parking spots, signage, access aisles and color.

ADA compliance violations could lead to fines or lawsuits. This is why is is crucial to hire a professional striping service.

How Often Do I Need To Seal And Stripe My Parking Lot?

For most properties in Los Angeles, you can get away with sealcoating your asphalt every two to three years. However, if you are in a high-use area, such as a shopping mall or medical facility, you may have to reseal your asphalt more frequently.

Professional Parking Lot Maintenance Has Its Benefits

Opting for professional parking lot sealing, and striping services in Los Angeles brings definite advantages:

• Enhances safety for both drivers and pedestrians

• Improves the look and brand of your property

• Extends asphalt lifespan

• Reduces long-term maintenance costs

• Helps keep your property within government regulation

In Los Angeles' competitive business markets, well-kept parking lots communicate professionalism, pride and attention to detail.

Parking lot sealing and striping are more than just for looks. Sealing and striping is a wise investment in safety, life expectancy and property value. So if you control a parking lot, hitting the snooze button on maintenance is not something you can afford to do. Los Angeles parking lots face traffic, climate and myriad other regulations. Working with seasoned professionals will keep your lot vivid and correctly marked all year round.

If you´re convinced that your property needs to be noticeable and free of potentially expensive repairs then regular parking lot maintenance is the best way. Give us a call today for a free estimate.