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January-February: Winter Monitoring
Monitor snow removal for plow damage. Document new potholes for spring repair. Keep catch basins clear of ice and debris.
March-April: Spring Assessment
Walk the entire lot after the last snow melts. Document all damage. [Schedule a property inspection](/services/property-inspections). Get quotes for spring repairs. [Schedule sweeping](/services/street-sweeping) to remove sand, gravel, and salt residue.
May-June: Crack Sealing and Repairs
[Crack sealing](/services/crack-sealing) on all winter damage. [Pothole repairs](/services/pothole-repair) with hot-mix asphalt. Base repairs on soft spots. This is also the window for [resurfacing](/services/asphalt-resurfacing) projects. Typically your biggest maintenance spend of the year: $2,000-$8,000 for a mid-size lot.
July-August: Seal Coating and Striping
[Seal coating](/services/seal-coating) if on your 2-3 year cycle. Wait 24-48 hours for cure. [Restripe](/services/line-striping) after seal coating cures. Refresh [fire lane markings](/services/pavement-marking) and ADA markings. Budget: $3,000-$6,000 for a mid-size lot.
September-October: Winter Prep
Final crack sealing pass. Clean all drainage. Confirm snow removal plan. Touch up faded striping before snow season.
November-December: Snow Season
[Snow removal](/services/snow-removal) operations. Monitor for plow damage. Keep drainage clear. Emergency [pothole repair](/services/pothole-repair) with cold patch if safety hazards develop.
Annual Budget (20,000 sq ft lot)
- Crack sealing: $1,000-$2,500/year
- Seal coating: $1,500-$2,500/year (averaged over 2-3 year cycle)
- Striping: $800-$2,000 every 1-2 years
- Repairs: $500-$3,000/year
- Sweeping: $200-$600/year
- Total proactive maintenance: $5,000-$12,000/year
Compare that to $60,000-$140,000 for repaving when deferred maintenance catches up.
Want a custom schedule? Ask about our [preventative maintenance programs](/services/preventative-maintenance) or call (801) 406-3543.