A crack is just a crack — until it fills with water, freezes, and becomes a pothole. Timely repair is the least expensive intervention in your pavement's life cycle.
We handle all categories of asphalt surface failure, from hairline cracks caught early to serious structural damage that has progressed to full-depth deterioration. In every case we diagnose what caused the problem before we repair it — surface-only fixes on a base failure are wasted money.
Crack repair is best done before sealcoating, and patching is best done before resurfacing. We sequence the work correctly so each step serves the next.
Water is the primary cause of pavement failure in New England. Once a crack opens to the surface, every rainfall moves water toward your base. Every winter, that water freezes, expands, and widens the crack. The process compounds — cracks become potholes, potholes undermine neighboring pavement, and what started as a simple repair becomes a full section replacement.
We fill cracks with hot rubberized sealant that flexes through temperature changes rather than pulling away. Patches are made with quality hot mix material, compacted to match the surrounding surface.
Diagnosis first. Repair second. The right sequence matters.
We inspect the surface and identify all damage, including subsurface issues that may not be visible. We'll tell you which areas can be repaired and which need more extensive work.
Cracks and damaged areas are cleaned and blown out to remove debris, vegetation, and loose material so the repair material bonds properly.
Cracks are filled with hot rubberized sealant. Potholes and larger failures are cut to clean edges, filled with hot mix asphalt, and compacted flush.
We recommend next steps — whether a sealcoat, resurfacing, or simply watching specific areas — so you know exactly where things stand.