Potholes, cracks and soft spots
Asphalt Repair in Bossier City, LA
Most repairs fail because water is still getting under the pavement; we fix that part too.
- Free on-site estimates
- Itemized written quote: base depth and asphalt thickness spelled out
- Drainage checked before any new asphalt is placed
Repairs That Stay Fixed
Asphalt repair covers everything from filling a crack to rebuilding a failed section of a parking lot. In Bossier City the same story repeats: water gets in through a crack, the clay under the base softens, traffic pushes the surface down, and a pothole opens after the next storm. A repair that only fills the hole will fail again. A repair that removes the wet material, rebuilds the base and seals the edges usually lasts.
Types of repair
- Crack filling: hot rubberized filler in cracks before water gets under the surface
- Hot patch: hot asphalt placed and compacted in a cleaned-out pothole
- Saw-cut patch: the damaged area cut square, excavated and rebuilt with base and asphalt
- Infrared repair: the surface heated and reworked with new material, leaving no seams
- Edge repair: crumbling edges cut back, rebuilt and supported
Choosing the right fix
A small pothole on a sound driveway can take a hot patch. A pothole that keeps coming back, or a soft area that moves when you step on it, needs a saw-cut, full-depth repair, because the base underneath is wet or gone. Cold patch from a bag is a temporary fix for emergencies, not a repair.
Cracks come in types
Long straight cracks often come from shrinking and age, and they can be filled. A web of connected cracks, called alligator cracking, means the pavement is flexing over a weak base, and filling it only buys time. We tell you which kind you have.
Commercial repairs
In parking lots, repairs often focus on drive lanes, entrances, dumpster pads and the area around inlets. We can patch in sections, keep the lot open and schedule work early or late. Repairs are usually followed by sealcoating and restriping so the patches blend in.
Timing
Cracks are easiest to fill in dry weather, and before winter, when freezes can widen them. Potholes are best fixed as soon as they appear, before traffic and rain make them bigger.
Drainage repairs
Some repairs are not about asphalt at all. A crushed culvert, a blocked ditch or a downspout that empties onto the driveway can keep the base wet and cause potholes to come back. When we find a drainage cause, we point it out, and we can regrade or reshape the edge of the pavement so water goes where it should.
What This Covers
Repairs range from crack filling to rebuilding a section of base.
Crack filling
Rubberized hot filler in cleaned cracks.
Pothole patching
Hot asphalt compacted into cleaned holes.
Saw-cut and full-depth repair
Failed sections removed, base rebuilt, new asphalt placed.
Infrared repair
Seamless patching by heating and reworking the surface.
Edge rebuilding
Crumbling edges cut back, rebuilt and supported.
Typical Asphalt Repair Costs
| Item | Published range |
|---|---|
| Crack filling (HomeGuide) | $0.50 to $3 per linear ft |
| Pothole repair (HomeGuide) | $100 to $400 |
| Hot patch (HomeGuide) | $2 to $5 per sq ft |
| Saw-cut patch (HomeGuide) | $4 to $12 per sq ft |
| Infrared repair (HomeGuide) | $2 to $6 per sq ft |
| Typical minimum charge (HomeGuide) | $100 to $250 |
| Major driveway repair (HomeGuide) | $600 to $3,000 |
Published national ranges from HomeGuide. Bossier City prices can differ, and removal, base repair, drainage work and access move the total. Your written estimate is the price.
How It Works
1. Inspect
We find the failed areas and check for water getting in.
2. Recommend
Crack fill, patch or full-depth repair for each spot.
3. Repair
Cut, excavate, rebuild base and pave as needed.
4. Protect
Seal edges and advise on sealcoating and crack filling.
Asphalt Repair Questions
Why does my pothole keep coming back?
Because the base under it is still wet or broken. A surface patch over a soft base sinks again. A saw-cut repair that removes the wet material and rebuilds the base is the lasting fix.
Is it worth repairing or should I replace?
If damage is limited to a few areas, repair is usually the better value. When failures cover much of the surface, replacement can cost less over time.
How soon can I drive on a patch?
Hot asphalt patches can usually take traffic once they cool, often within hours.
Do you do small jobs?
Yes. Many repair contractors set a minimum charge; HomeGuide lists typical minimums of $100 to $250. Combining repairs with crack filling or sealing makes better use of a visit.
Can cold patch from the hardware store fix a pothole?
It can fill a hole temporarily, but cold patch does not bond or compact like hot asphalt and usually breaks out within months. A hot or saw-cut patch is the lasting repair.
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