Tell us if the following scenario sounds familiar. You are driving through an unfamiliar part of Maryland on a gloomy, rainy day. The sky is covered in dark grey clouds, casting an ominous shadow on the world around you and forcing you to turn on your headlights just to see what’s in front of you. The rain isn’t helping much either. Despite the continued effort of your windshield wipers, visibility is an issue. To make matters worse, traffic is steady. You are moving just fine, but the cars are packed on the road like a can of sardines. Then you see it…a large puddle on the side of the road. You have no choice but to drive through it. Your brain makes numerous speculations as you approach the ponding water. Is this safe? What if I hit an unseen pothole? Or worse, what if I hydroplane?
Drivers all across Maryland are met with similar situations every time it rains: Ponding Water Issues on our roadways and parking lots. These bits of standing water are more than just a nuisance; they pose an immediate threat to drivers and their vehicles. For business owners, ponding water issues cannot only lead to asphalt deterioration and the eventual need for expensive repairs or replacement, but these issues also represent a liability concern.
“All Maryland businesses, corporations, employers and business owners have a legal obligation and responsibility to properly maintain all areas of their property. This includes parking lots, driveways and sidewalks…these accidents can ultimately lead to life altering injuries that can take significant amounts of time, energy and money…management companies, cleaning companies, outsourced security companies and other corporate entities can also be held responsible for your injuries,” warns one Baltimore, Maryland lawyer who advertises himself as a “Harford County Parking Lot Accident Attorney.”
How to Resolve Ponding Water Issues in Maryland
Ponding water issues can occur for many reasons, but the most common cause is typically an issue with the sub-base and how the roadway or parking lot was graded. These issues are best addressed through milling and paving, when a pavement contractor can reshoot the grades and install a leveling lift to correct the problem area.
As we mentioned, there are a number of likely causes for your specific ponding water issues. You will not know the extent of the issue until you have a professional asphalt contractor investigate the problem and assess the situation. What is for certain is that addressing these issues in a timely fashion can and will save you money and give you peace of mind knowing you and your customers are safe.
PTG Enterprises Can Resolve Ponding Water Issues
PTG Enterprises is a full service commercial asphalt contractor in the Baltimore area. We have been in the asphalt paving business for more than a decade, managing hundreds of pavement projects throughout Maryland, Washington DC, and Virginia. When you call PTG, you can expect a fair proposal, professionalism, and quality work.
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Unlike those other asphalt contractors, we care about you and your business. In fact, when you hire PTG, you’ll work with owner Patrick Gillen from start to finish, from the initial site visit and pre-construction meeting to the final walk-through.
If you have any questions about How to Resolve Ponding Water Issues, please contact PTG Enterprises today by calling 410-636-8777, or click here today! You can also check us out on Facebook and Twitter.
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