Asphalt Pavement Patching & Road Repairs
A Bit About Road Repairs and Asphalt Patching…
One of the most annoying things about driving is road damage.
Whether it’s on the road or in your driveway, try as we might avoid it, patching the damage will be the only proper solution.
When left unpatched, some cracks can turn into a larger hole and become hazardous to foot traffic or damage your car.
Asphalt damage is usually caused by water seeping through cracks in your bitumen driveway or asphalt pathway. Over time, the asphalt will deteriorate and cracks will form, allowing water to seep in and out of the hole, dragging material out of the hole and undermining the surface, which will inevitably lead to road patch repair. Depending on how long you leave it without a patch will determine how large an issue it becomes.
Look for the signs...
If you’re seeing early signs of damage forming through cracking in an asphalt road or pavement it is the right time to do an asphalt patching repair.
If there is already some damage formed and you’d like to discuss getting it repaired, give Coast Pave a call today to arrange a free quote.
Asphalt Patch Repairs
What causes asphalt damage?
Although asphalt damage is inevitable, it’s important to maintain asphalt in good condition.
Asphalt pavement is susceptible to weather just like everything else.
When water seeps into the ground, it creates fissures that grow over time. Throughout the year, as it continues to rain, water eventually seeps through the pavement. Eventually, when it stops raining and the moisture dissipates into the earth leaving pockets of air in the asphalt, also known as a void.
Then when a car drives over the air pocket, it causes the asphalt to sink into the hole beneath it. As cars continue to drive over it, it continues to break up and require asphalt patching.
If you have asphalt damage that needs patch repair or think one might be forming on your property or place of business, give Coastpave Asphalt a call today to arrange a free quote.
We’re a fully insured contractor able to do work on your commercial property.
Your Asphalt Patching Options
Depending on your requirements and budget, there are three options to choose from when deciding on how to go about repairing and resurfacing your asphalt driveway on the Central Coast.
01.
Cold Mix
If you’re looking for an impermanent, cheap DIY option, you can buy cold mix asphalt at your local Bunnings. It’s available in 20kg bags for about $40. However the surface is only as good as what it’s sitting on, and using cold mix is akin to treating the symptom without addressing the underlying cause. This is only a temporary fix but one to consider if it’s a small hole and you’re desperate to remove trip and driving hazards immediately.
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Parking Lot Repair
Typically when a pothole forms, the underlying subgrade has been weakened due to water infiltrating the surface. Therefore it’s essential to treat the underlying issue. Failure to do this correctly can lead to the formation of another pothole and this can be frustrating and costly. If cracks are forming in your parking lot, it’s best to address the issue sooner rather than later. Waiting will only give it time to get worse, and potentially more expensive.
03.
How To Fix Car Park
Depending on the level of damage, a cost-effective solution requires that the damaged section be excavated and replaced. Once the subgrade is repaired, the car park can be covered with a fresh patch of asphalt. When repairing car parks, we do multiple asphalt layers to ensure proper compaction and maximum durability. You’ll be left with a smooth, durable surface that will last longer and won’t pose a trip hazard to pedestrians or risk damaging a car.
