Florida's hill country
Clermont in south Lake County is known for something rare in Florida: hills. The Citrus Tower overlooks the area, the Clermont Chain of Lakes fills the low spots, and the city has become known as a training base for triathletes and other endurance athletes. Growth has followed SR-50, US-27, and Florida's Turnpike, bringing new plazas, schools, churches, and neighborhoods.
What slopes do to a parking lot
- Water runs fast downhill and finds every open crack
- Low edges and drain areas take the most erosion
- Sand washes onto the pavement after storms and has to be cleaned off before sealing
- Steep entrances wear paint faster where cars brake
Sealing over a crack just hides it
On a sloped site we patch the low spots and failed edges, seal every crack, clean off the washed-in sand, and only then sealcoat and stripe. Skipping a step means the problem shows back through within a season.
The usual order on a Clermont lot
Crack Sealing
Sealing cracks first, so runoff stays out of the base.
Crack Sealing details →Pothole & Asphalt Patch
Patching low edges and drain areas where water has done damage.
Pothole & Asphalt Patch details →Sealcoating
Sealcoat once the cracks and patches are done.
Sealcoating details →Line Striping
Fresh lines to finish, with extra attention on steep entrances.
Line Striping details →Athletic Field Markings
Line marking for school and recreation fields. Ask about your surface.
Athletic Field Markings details →