Pothole & Asphalt Repair in Edinburg, TX

Pothole and asphalt repair covers the patching of holes, sunken spots, broken edges and utility trenches in driveways and parking lots. In Edinburg, most potholes start with water. A crack lets rain into the base, the base softens, and traffic pushes the asphalt down until it breaks apart. After a wet September it is common to see a lot's worst corner turn into a cluster of holes almost overnight.

Cold patch versus a real repair

Bagged cold patch fills a hole for a while, but it rarely bonds or compacts well, and it often pops out under traffic. A lasting repair removes the broken asphalt, checks and fixes the base underneath, and replaces the surface with hot-mix asphalt compacted in place. For larger failures we saw-cut a clean square around the damage so the patch has firm, straight edges to bond to.

Repair methods we use

• Hot-mix patch: broken material removed and replaced with hot asphalt, rolled tight.
• Saw-cut patch: the damaged area cut out in a clean square, base repaired, then repaved.
• Edge repair: crumbling edges rebuilt with base support so they stop breaking off into the yard.
• Utility cut repair: trenches from plumbing or utility work backfilled, compacted and capped with asphalt.

When patching stops making sense

If patches cover a large share of the surface or new holes keep appearing around old ones, the base has usually failed broadly. At that point an overlay over repaired areas, or full replacement, can cost less over time. We tell you where your pavement stands and price both options when it is close.

Business lots

Potholes in a commercial lot are a trip hazard and a source of complaints. We can patch in sections, work early or late, and reopen areas quickly. For larger lots, a yearly walk-through to catch cracks and soft spots before they become holes is usually cheaper than waiting.

Timing

Repairs are best done before the rainy months and before sealcoating, so the sealer goes over a sound surface. Hot-mix patches can be driven on soon after they cool, though in peak summer heat we keep heavy vehicles off a little longer.

Repairs on a budget

If a full overlay or replacement is not in this year's budget, targeted repairs buy time. We prioritize the holes in drive lanes and walkways first, then the areas where water is getting in, and give you a plan for the rest so the money goes where it prevents the most damage.