When a fire damaged the ADA-compliant parking area at a Speedway gas station in Fort Wayne, the property owner needed fast, expert parking lot repairs that prioritized safety, accessibility, and durability.
That’s where Asphalt Care Inc. came in.
As a trusted subcontractor in the Fort Wayne area, we were called in to assess the damage and restore the asphalt quickly, without compromising the ADA compliance standards critical to any public parking lot.
Fires like this not only damage the surface but can distort slope and striping, creating potential hazards for anyone using the lot.
A Burnt Parking Spot Isn’t Just Cosmetic
When a vehicle caught fire on the property, it left behind more than just visible charring. The heat compromised the integrity of the asphalt and left the ADA-designated parking area unsafe and unusable.
For a business like Speedway, that meant disruption. Not only to customers needing accessible parking, but also to overall lot flow and curb appeal.
We began by carefully milling out the damaged area.
Asphalt that has been exposed to high heat can’t simply be patched over. It must be fully removed and replaced to ensure long-term performance.
Once milled, we paved the area back to meet ADA slope requirements, ensuring that the new parking spot would be safe and fully compliant.
Precision Paving Meets Compliance Standards
Maintaining proper slope is especially critical when restoring ADA spaces.
The Americans with Disabilities Act sets strict limits for slope in accessible parking areas, and any deviation could put the property owner at risk for non-compliance.
We used laser grading and our experienced crew’s attention to detail to ensure everything met spec, both for safety and peace of mind.
Once the asphalt was in place and compacted, we repainted the ADA symbols and stall lines using high-durability striping materials.
But we didn’t stop there.
Since we were on-site, we also refreshed the surrounding parking stalls, giving the whole lot a cleaner, more professional look.
A Quick Turnaround for a High-Traffic Location
At a busy Speedway location like this one in Fort Wayne, timing is everything.
We coordinated closely with the general contractor to schedule the work with minimal disruption. Our team completed the job efficiently, ensuring the property was back up and running—and looking great—as quickly as possible.
This project is a good reminder that fire damage isn’t always a large-scale disaster. Even small incidents, like a car fire in one stall, can require technical skill and precise execution to fix properly. And when accessibility is involved, there’s no room for shortcuts.
Need Asphalt Repairs or ADA Compliance Help in Fort Wayne?
If you’re managing a property in Fort Wayne or surrounding areas and need asphalt repairs—especially in high-traffic or ADA-regulated zones—we’re ready to help.
From fire damage restoration to full parking lot maintenance, we bring expertise and efficiency to every job. Reach out to us today to get your project started the right way.
Let’s restore safety and curb appeal to your lot, one stall at a time.
