How long does a resurfaced parking lot last?
A resurfaced parking lot typically lasts 15 to 20 years. Where yours falls in that range depends on how it was installed, how hard it works and how well it's maintained.
When will yours need replacing?
Enter the install year to see when replacement is due.
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What affects its lifespan
- Base and drainage quality
- Heavy vehicles such as trash trucks
- Keeping up with seal coating and crack filling
- Freeze-thaw cycles
Signs it's near the end
- Alligator cracking
- Potholes that return after patching
- Standing water and depressions
- Base failure under wheel paths
Questions
- How long does a resurfaced parking lot last?
- Typically 15 to 20 years. CapexClock uses 18 years as its default, and you can change it for your building.
- When should I start saving to replace a resurfaced parking lot?
- As soon as it's installed. Spreading the cost over its 15–20 year life keeps the replacement from landing as a surprise. The mini calculator on this page shows a monthly amount for yours.
- How is a resurfaced parking lot priced in the calculator?
- By default it's priced per sq ft. Enter your own quote or recent invoice; CapexClock never fills in costs for you.
Plan every replacement in your building
List your roof, HVAC, water heaters and more to get a 10-year forecast and one monthly reserve number.
Open the free CapEx calculatorOther site lifespans
- Parking lot seal coat 3–5 years