Repair Existing Asphalt
Asphalt Repair and Resurfacing in Athens, TX
Not sure whether to repair, resurface or replace? Let's look at the surface. Get a Free Estimate
Repair Existing Asphalt
Not sure whether to repair, resurface or replace? Let's look at the surface. Get a Free Estimate
Cracks, potholes, raveling edges and low spots that hold water do not always mean the whole driveway or lot has to be torn out. Often a targeted repair or a new asphalt overlay will give you years of additional service. Sometimes, though, surface work only hides a base or drainage problem that will come straight back through the new asphalt. The difference is in what is happening underneath, and that is where we start.
Athens Asphalt Paving evaluates the condition of existing asphalt on driveways, parking lots and access roads throughout Athens and East Texas and explains the options: localized patching, crack repair, resurfacing with a new overlay, or more extensive reconstruction where the pavement has failed. You get a recommendation based on the pavement in front of us, not a default answer.
The right fix depends on the cause and the extent of the damage, so we identify the condition before deciding what type of work makes sense.
Potholes form where water gets into a weak spot and traffic breaks the surface apart. We remove the damaged material, address the base where needed and patch with new hot-mix asphalt.
Hairline surface cracks, wide linear cracks and the interconnected alligator pattern each point to a different problem, from normal aging to base failure, and each calls for a different repair.
Aging asphalt loses its binder and starts to ravel and turn gray. When the base is still solid, resurfacing with a new layer of asphalt restores a smooth, sealed surface.
Low spots, sinking areas and crumbling edges usually trace back to the base or to water. Those areas may need excavation and rebuilding rather than a surface patch.
| Service | Estimated Cost | Average |
|---|---|---|
| Small asphalt repair | $500–$2,500 | $1,500 |
| Medium repair project | $2,500–$7,500 | $5,000 |
| Asphalt resurfacing | $3–$7 per sq. ft. | $5 per sq. ft. |
These are general planning estimates, not quotes. Repair and resurfacing costs depend on the damaged area, pavement condition, preparation, drainage, access and project size.
We look for the cause of the damage, not just the symptom, so the repair addresses what actually failed.
We explain the practical difference between patching, overlaying and reconstruction and which one fits your pavement and budget.
Taking care of suitable repairs early keeps water out of the base and helps you avoid a much larger project later.
Cracks or potholes getting worse? Tell us what you are seeing and we can discuss repair options.
Free — no obligations
We discuss the visible damage and review the pavement to understand its condition.
We look at cracking, settlement, drainage, base conditions and other factors behind the damage.
We explain whether localized repair, resurfacing or more extensive work makes sense and what each involves.
The pavement is prepared and the selected repair or resurfacing work is carried out according to the project scope.