Pothole Repair Services
Asphalt is a popular paving material because it’s affordable and durable. Still, asphalt is vulnerable to wear and tear, especially if the site is not prepared properly and ongoing maintenance is neglected. If you notice potholes forming on your street, access road, or loading dock, don’t ignore them. Potholes are relatively easy to fix—as long as you hire a reputable paving company to perform the work.
Integrity Paving & Coatings is here to help! Contact us today to schedule pothole repair in Austin, Texas.
What Are Potholes?
The term “pothole” describes a hole that’s created when a chunk of pavement breaks off the road. This is one of the most common and notorious pavement defects. Potholes are typically round openings that penetrate through the HMA layer and down to the base course. The edges may be quite jagged and continue to dislodge over time, widening the pothole until it’s repaired.
How Potholes Can Impact Your Business
- Potholes are ugly: No matter how well you maintain the landscape on your property, it will always appear unkempt if there are potholes in the parking lot. This can have a surprisingly profound impact on the way your customers view your business.
- Potholes are tripping hazards: People expect pavement to be smooth and stable. One misstep could result in a twisted ankle, potentially landing you with a premises liability lawsuit.
- Potholes are driving hazards: A deep pothole could cause significant damage to any vehicle that drives over it, especially at high speeds.
Don’t allow potholes to adversely affect your business! Contact Integrity Paving & Coatings to schedule asphalt repair with us today.
Frequently Asked Questions about Potholes
What causes potholes?
Potholes are often the end result of fatigue cracking, also known as alligator cracking. The underlying causes of fatigue cracking may include poor drainage, high traffic load, thin pavement, and inadequate soil compaction.
As cars drive over the cracked asphalt, chunks break off, and a pothole gradually forms. Water infiltration and the effects of the freeze-thaw cycle can make existing potholes worse.
How are potholes repaired?
The fast, temporary option is to place asphaltic patch material into the hole without any preparation or debris removal. Making four to eight passes with a heavy vehicle compacts the patching material and makes it safe to drive over until a long-term fix can occur.
The semi-permanent pothole repair option is to apply a patch. This involves removing debris from the hole, squaring up the sides, and filling it with patch mix material. A vibratory plate compactor or roller provides adequate compaction to help prevent a pothole from reforming.
How can I avoid potholes on my property?
You can’t control water infiltration or the freeze-thaw cycle, but it’s still possible to prevent potholes with the right pavement preservation techniques, including crack sealing and seal coating. These are the best ways to prevent small cracks from growing into severe distresses. Just make sure you work with a knowledgeable paving company in Austin that can get the job done right the first time around.
Why Choose Integrity Paving & Coatings for Pothole Repair?
It can be difficult to find an opportune time to maintain your parking lot, alleyway, or business entrance. That’s why it pays to choose a reliable company with years of experience and a reputation for delivering excellent customer satisfaction. Here’s what sets Integrity Paving & Coatings apart from the rest:
- Honest, upfront pricing
- Open communication
- Quality-driven team members
- Local ownership
- High-tech equipment to resolve any pavement problems
- Fast, efficient work to minimize the disruption
- General liability and workers’ compensation insurance
Contact us today to schedule reliable pothole repair in the Austin, TX area!
