Repairs

Your Asphalt Repair Experts

A damaged or cracked asphalt driveway or parking lot is not only unsightly, but it can also lead to costly repairs. The good news is that most asphalt cracks are easy to repair and prevent by simply understanding what causes them in the first place.

Here are the most common causes of asphalt damage:

Water
Water damage is the most common cause of asphalt damage. Water seeps into cracks in the asphalt, causing further damage to the surface, and it can also freeze and expand, causing cracks and potholes.

Traffic
Heavy traffic can cause heat damage to the surface, which leads to cracking and potholes in the asphalt layer below ground level.

Load Bearing
Load bearing damage is caused by the weight of vehicles, heavy machinery and snowplows. They can drive over the pavement and cause cracks, potholes or other surface damage. This often disrupts the asphalt’s ability to support its load, which in turn increases your risk of accidents and related traffic issues on your roadways.

Lack of maintenance
If you do not regularly maintain your driveway or parking lot by removing debris and repairing any small cracks in time, then this will lead to more serious problems later on down the line when larger problems arise from neglecting maintenance on an ongoing basis

All in all, damage to asphalt can be a costly problem. If you are facing any of the above problems, then it’s best to call someone who knows how to fix them before the damage gets worse. We at Virginia Paving are experienced at bringing back new life to your damaged asphalt.

Contact us for a free, friendly inspection, and quote to get your asphalt repaired.