We repair driveways, parking lots, private roads and walkways, and we tell you when a repair will hold and when resurfacing or reconstruction is the smarter investment.
Asphalt Repair Methods: Matching the Fix to the Failure
Not all damage is equal. A hairline surface crack is treated differently from a pothole, and a pothole is treated differently from a heaved, sagging section where the base has failed.
Asphalt Repair of Cracks: Routing, Cleaning and Hot Rubberized Sealant
Cracks are routed to create a clean reservoir, blown out with compressed air and filled with hot-applied rubberized sealant that stays flexible in cold weather. Sealing before water gets in is the least expensive repair there is.
Asphalt Repair of Potholes: Square-Cut, Tack Coat and Hot-Mix Compaction
A lasting pothole repair means cutting back to sound pavement in a square or rectangular shape, removing loose material and water, tack-coating the edges, filling with hot-mix and compacting thoroughly. Temporary cold-patch is useful in winter, but it should be replaced with permanent hot-mix as soon as weather allows.
Asphalt Repair by Full-Depth Patching: Fixing Base Failures With Crushed Rock
Alligator cracking, rutting and sunken areas mean the base has failed. Full-depth repair removes the asphalt and the weak base, replaces the base with compacted crushed rock and rebuilds the surface in lifts, restoring the structural framework that was lost.
Asphalt Repair for Frost Heaves and Drainage Failures
Frost heaves form when water collects in frost-susceptible soil and freezes. Permanent repair involves correcting the water source with grading, drainage or subsurface improvements as well as rebuilding the pavement.
Asphalt Repair Planning: Catching Problems Before the Spring Thaw
The best repair program is seasonal. Inspect pavement in fall, seal cracks before winter, track problem areas through freeze-thaw cycles and schedule permanent repairs in late spring when conditions allow proper compaction. Properties on a maintenance plan spend less on emergency repairs and keep pavement longevity on track.
Where more than a third of a pavement area needs repair, resurfacing or reconstruction often pencils out better. Compare options with us in a written estimate, and see asphalt resurfacing and sealcoating for follow-up protection.
Asphalt Repair Process: From Diagnosis to Permanent Patch
- Diagnose the causeWe inspect for drainage, base and traffic issues behind each failure.
- Mark and cutDamaged areas are marked and saw-cut back to sound pavement.
- Remove and correct the baseWeak base is removed and replaced with compacted crushed rock.
- Tack coatVertical edges and the surface receive a tack coat for bonding.
- Hot-mix placementHot-mix is placed and shaped slightly high to allow for compaction.
- CompactionPlate compactors or rollers compact the patch to density.
- Seal the edgesPatch edges are sealed to keep water out.
Asphalt Repair Service Areas: Spokane, Spokane Valley, Liberty Lake, Cheney and Airway Heights
We provide asphalt repair throughout Spokane County. Choose your location to see local conditions, soils and paving considerations for your area.
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Asphalt Repair FAQ: Answers From a Spokane Paving Contractor
Asphalt Repair Potholes: Why Do They Appear in Spring?
Water in the pavement freezes and thaws repeatedly, loosening the surface and weakening the soil, so traffic quickly breaks the weakened pavement.
Asphalt Repair Cost: Is Patching Cheaper Than Repaving?
Targeted repair costs less up front, but widespread base failure makes repaving more economical over time.
Asphalt Repair Speed: Can You Fix Potholes Quickly?
Yes. We prioritize hazard repairs and can schedule temporary or permanent fixes depending on season.