APE December 2022 | Page 16

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A well-designed and clearly marked parking area makes it easy for customers to find a space and park quickly and easily .

Menear offered the following tips : “ To start , it is important to always make sure you send a detailed estimate of your scope of work , so both you and the customer know the project expectations . Then , we coordinate with them to schedule the best time to accommodate their business . We also organize around traffic congestion times , as well as plan for different weather conditions . With the proper materials , we ’ re able to create a safe work space for everyone . Lastly , we like to send the customer both before and after pictures of the job with their invoice to assure them that the work was done to their satisfaction .”
Clear pavement marking makes total sense .
“ Not only are proper markings important to insure compliance with both the Americans with Disabilities Act and local regulations , they make the right first impression when customers visit your business ,” stated Brad Anderson , owner of B & E Coating Services , LLC , northeastern Michigan . “ A well-designed and clearly marked parking area makes it easy for customers to find a space and park quickly and easily . You certainly don ’ t want a customer to visit your establishment and deal with the confusion that an unmarked – or , even worse , an improperly marked — parking lot creates .”
In the final analysis , as Estrada concluded , “ Enjoy the work . The fact is , when you leave the project it will be a freshly painted piece of art .” www . callape . com [ 16 ] 1.800.210.5923