What are the best asphalt driveway repair/resurfacing options? (See details please)?
I have a large driveway/parking pad that heaved this past winter. A 10×10 foot section is seriously cracked (like an eggshell) and moves easily underfoot. I’ve already looked online for a lot of different things from recoat/resurfacing, patching, stamped concrete replacement, etc. I’m interested in hearing from anyone who has had significant asphalt/blacktop repair or replacement work done. Any contractors who perform this kind of work are welcome to respond, as well. What are the pro’s/con’s of the different options and approx costs? Thanks.
The CLUE to your problem is “heaved this past winter.” This means water flowed under your asphalt, froze, expanded and cracked and spalled the asphalt above. You are WASTING your money if you simply repair the asphalt – it will heave again. You must 1)if possible find the source of the water and divert flow well away from the slab 2) demolish the slab 3)remove the underlying materials (earth etc) to a depth of 12 – 18 inches 4) replace the material with new select material that will drain e.g. non clay soil and gravel 5) compact all with a rental compactor 6) contract for placement of hot mix asphalt.
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