Keeping Small Problems from Becoming Big Ones

Minor damage to existing asphalt can often be repaired through a simple Patch and Seal Coat treatment. While the patch will correct most simple cracks and divots, the seal coat provides the essential additional protection you’ll need to minimize the deteriorating impact of sun and water on your pavement.

When your asphalt has widespread damage, we will likely recommend an Overlay solution. The overlay provides a fresh layer of asphalt over your existing slab followed by re-striping as appropriate. This popular method of repair provides a like-new look and finish at a fraction of what it might cost to completely redo your pavement.

Another popular alternative is the Petromat Overlay. In this procedure, we first apply a hot asphalt oil spread on top of the old asphalt. We then place a polypropylene fabric across the top and add a new asphalt overlay of 1 ½ inches to complete the process. The compaction and the heat of the new asphalt forms an interlayer that inhibits cracks from rising through the new pavement. Even though Petromat is more expensive than a standard overlay, it is still much less costly than complete removal and replacement of the old asphalt.