Asphalt Patching and Driveway Repair
Potholes, sunken spots, and broken edges.
Free Estimate: (410) 212-8084South State Paving repairs asphalt driveways and parking lots: potholes, sunken or broken areas, crumbling edges and utility cuts. Repairs are also the first step before resurfacing or sealcoating. George Cooper, the owner, is a fourth-generation paver. South State Paving is family owned and operated, the owners are on site on jobs, and the company holds Maryland Home Improvement Commission license #05-169105.
What industry sources say about asphalt repair
SealMaster, a pavement maintenance manufacturer, says potholes should be filled as soon as they begin to form, because left untreated they can lead to larger areas of pavement failure.
The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association says distressed areas such as weak spots, holes and large cracks should be cut out and patched with hot-mix asphalt.
SealMaster also says a systematic maintenance program that includes periodic crack filling and sealcoating will more than double the life of asphalt pavement.
Sources
- SealMaster, How to fix a pothole
- Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association (published by the Asphalt Institute), Best Practices for the Use of Asphalt Driveways, technical brief
- SealMaster, How to repair cracks in asphalt pavement
Patching & Repair step-by-step
We walk the property with you and explain every step before work starts.
We walk the property with you and explain every step before work starts. Estimates are free.
The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association says weak spots should be undercut and replaced, and a 6 to 8 inch crushed aggregate base is usually adequate.
The same brief recommends a 2-inch bottom course and a 1.5-inch surface course for a residential driveway.
It says new asphalt can be driven on soon after placement, but it is best to wait a few days.
“Was very fast and efficient.”
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Patching & Repair FAQs
Should a pothole be fixed right away?
SealMaster says potholes should be filled as soon as they begin to form, because left untreated they can lead to larger areas of pavement failure.
How are holes and weak spots repaired?
The Colorado Asphalt Pavement Association says distressed areas such as weak spots, holes and large cracks should be cut out and patched with hot-mix asphalt.
How much does asphalt repair cost?
It depends on the size of the area, the condition of what is underneath, drainage and grading, the material thickness, and access for equipment. South State does not publish prices. Estimates are free: call (410) 212-8084. The National Asphalt Pavement Association recommends getting bids in writing that state the pavement thickness, site preparation and drainage responsibilities, the payment schedule and the warranty.