Wheel stop installations are a fantastic investment that can upgrade your parking lot. Practical enough to improve safety, while enhancing the experience for visitors. This allows drivers to park confidently. It’s a relatively small addition that packs a punch. Southwestern Ohio Services offers wheel stop installation for property owners throughout Cincinnati and the Tri-State area. Whether you want concrete or rubber wheel stops we have you covered from design to installation.

What Are Wheel Stops?

A wheel stop is a simple structure installed at the end of parking stalls or garages. These additions go by many names, including curb stops, parking blocks, parking bumpers or wheel stoppers. Whatever you call them, the structure’s purpose is to stop slow-moving vehicles. When parking, drivers can slowly pull into the parking spot until they feel their wheels hitting the curb stops, indicating they’ve positioned their vehicle correctly.

Why Consider Wheel Stops For Your Parking Lot?

There are many benefits to investing in wheel stop installations. These blocks create a physical barrier in every parking spot. You can also install them on loading docks, driveways and any other surface that requires precise parking. Here are a few reasons why concrete or rubber wheel stops are a worthy addition to your property.

• Safer Parking: Sometimes, seeing parking stall boundaries isn’t easy. Drivers who can’t see stripes may move past the lines and hit another vehicle. Wheel stops prevent that by establishing a clear barrier for safer parking.
• Better Organization: Curb stops can also enhance overall organization and parking space management. They lower the chances of uneven parking, space encroachment or vehicles overhanging onto curbs.
• Lower Risk of Vehicle Damage: With uneven parking comes fender-benders, door dings and other accidental damage. Many drivers feel more comfortable leaving their vehicles behind when using rubber or concrete wheel stops.
• Protection: While not as protective as full bollard posts, curb stops can prevent vehicles from going where they shouldn’t. Strategic installation can protect pedestrian sidewalks, buildings and more.

What Designs and Materials Are Available for Wheel Stop Installations?

Wheel stops come in many different types, shapes and sizes. The most common are concrete wheel stops. Highly durable and built to last, these bumpers can outlive the asphalt in your parking lot! Plus, they’re paintable which can add to higher visibility.

Depending on your needs and budget, contractors may recommend concrete wheel stops in various sizes. The most widespread lengths are four and six feet but longer designs can accommodate heavy-duty vehicles and machinery. There are also several height options, with the most robust and protective being 12 inches tall.

Rubber wheel stops are also available. Rubber blocks are lightweight, easy to install, and often contain recycled materials. Like concrete stops, they can be of various sizes and heights. However, rubber wheel stops typically cost more, have a shorter lifespan and aren’t paintable for customization.

Why Trust Southwestern Ohio Services to Install Wheel Stops in Cincinnati?

We can recommend and install wheel stops that suit your needs, budget and property. At Southwestern Ohio Services, we pride ourselves on meeting the precise needs of our clients. We work closely with you from start to finish, promising full transparency, good communication and customer service you can count on. Quality workmanship is what we’re all about. Whether you need a handful of wheel stops in Cincinnati or hundreds, we apply the same high standards for each one we install.

You can turn to us for all your pavement needs. We offer parking lot painting, sealcoating, crack filling, thermoplastic markings, warehouse floor striping, line removal, power washing, bollard installation and signage. We also do athletic sports courts, running track repair and playground game design.

Let us show you what we can do. Call the Southwestern Ohio Services team today at (513) 623-2313 to learn more and receive a free project quote. You can also use our online form or email estimating@wepaintlines.com to get in touch.