5 Common Southern Tier Asphalt Repair Problems and How We Fix Them

Most new pavement only needs sealcoating and an occasional minor asphalt crack repair for the first couple of years. But, aging and the environment eventually lead to a need to call in professionals to handle a Southern Tier asphalt repair. Taking a look at the five most common types of asphalt repair our crews perform helps you know when to plan to fix your pavement.

Are Cracks the Most Common Southern Tier Asphalt Repair Request?

Next to sealcoating, our crew finds that we tend to get more requests for asphalt crack filler than other types of repairs. We prefer to perform driveway crack repair services early when the crevices are small.



At the early stage, an asphalt crack repair is more affordable due to the job requiring minimal time, labor and materials. Doing a driveway crack repair immediately can also prevent multiple lines from growing and running into each other. Extensive cracking may require us to use more asphalt crack filler or recommend asphalt patching.

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What Is Involved With Asphalt Patching for Potholes?

Failing to use asphalt crack filler early can lead to potholes developing as cars drive over weakened areas and cause the pavement to break apart. Patching is a service we offer for both driveway crack repair and fixing potholes.

With this type of asphalt driveway repair, we can do partial-depth patching that only goes through the first couple of inches of the pavement. Partial-depth patching works well for extensive asphalt crack repair needs that are confined to only a small portion of the pavement.

Full-depth patching goes down to the foundation of an asphalt driveway. We’ll recommend this level of asphalt repair if the potholes become deep or compromise the base layers of the pavement.

Can You Fix Rutting and Depressions During An Asphalt Driveway Repair?

Over time, you might see rutting occur in an asphalt driveway with poor compaction or frequent heavy traffic. Full-depth patching can correct rutting and depressions, but we may also recommend doing milling and resurfacing.

How Do You Fix a Faded or Discolored Asphalt Driveway?

Fading and stains are common issues that you might see on the pavement. Fortunately, a quality sealcoat is usually all that is required to restore the pavement’s appearance. If the fading doesn’t respond to sealant, then resurfacing might be necessary.

Can a Southern Tier Asphalt Repair Correct Drainage Issues?

Poor drainage can lead to a need for an asphalt driveway repair when the water breaks down the binding ingredients in the pavement. Our team carefully inspects driveways with poor drainage to identify the cause.

Depending on the reason for the pooling water, we may recommend regrading the asphalt surface. Applying asphalt sealcoating also prevents water damage.

Choose An Experienced Team to Meet Your Asphalt Repair Needs

NWS House Washing and Asphalt Seal Coating provides asphalt patching and other essential repairs to keep your pavement in top condition. Once we’ve fixed pavement damage with crack filling and pothole patching, we can prevent future problems with routine sealcoating and power washing. Adding new parking lot striping also refreshes commercial lots after we perform crack repairs. We’re proud to offer one-year warranties on our services along with free quotes when you contact us at (570) 539-7728 or submit your questions using our online form.

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