Service 04 — Repair

Commercial asphalt & pothole repair.

Potholes, alligator cracking, and failed patches don't just look bad — they're trip-and-fall liability, vehicle-damage claims, and water highways into your pavement base. Star's asphalt repair crews fix them right: saw-cut full-depth patches, infrared seamless repairs, and hot-mix work matched to the surrounding surface, with fast response for hazards that can't wait.

Repair crew shoveling hot mix asphalt into a saw-cut pothole patch

What our repair service includes

  • Full-depth saw-cut patching — we cut out the failed section to sound pavement, rebuild the base where needed, and place hot mix in compacted lifts. The permanent fix.
  • Infrared asphalt repair — the existing surface is reheated and reworked with fresh mix for a seamless, thermally bonded patch with no cold joints. Fast, clean, and often reopened within hours.
  • Crack filling & joint sealing — hot rubberized filler that stops water intrusion before cracks become potholes.
  • Cold-patch emergency response — same-week hazard mitigation for potholes that need attention now, followed by a scheduled permanent repair.
  • Preventive maintenance programs — scheduled inspections and repair cycles paired with sealcoating that catch small failures while they're still cheap.
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Patch or repave — when is repair the right call?

Repair is the right economics when damage is localized: isolated potholes, cracking confined to specific areas, utility cuts, or dumpster-pad approaches beaten up by truck traffic. A properly executed full-depth patch restores those areas to like-new condition and buys years — especially when the surrounding lot is protected with crack sealing and sealcoat.

Repair stops being the answer when it becomes a subscription. If alligator cracking covers wide sections, patches are failing next to older patches, or the same potholes reopen every winter, the pavement base itself has failed — and money spent patching is money not spent on the mill-and-overlay or full-depth replacement the lot actually needs. We'll tell you which side of that line your property is on, in writing, with pricing for both paths. It's why HOA boards and facility managers use us for honest triage, not just tonnage.

How It Works

Our repair process.

Damage Survey

Every failure mapped and classified — pothole, crack, base failure — with photos.

Repair Plan & Quote

Method chosen per location (saw-cut, infrared, crack seal) with itemized pricing.

Fast Scheduling

Hazards coned off immediately; repairs scheduled around your traffic.

Repair & Blend

Compacted, surface-matched patches that disappear into the lot.

Common Questions

Asphalt repair FAQs.

What causes potholes — and will they spread?
Water gets through cracks, weakens the base, and traffic breaks the unsupported surface. Yes, they spread — every freeze-thaw cycle and every wheel hit widens the failure. Early repair is dramatically cheaper than the base reconstruction a neglected pothole eventually requires.
How fast can potholes be fixed and the area reopened?
Infrared repairs and cold patches can often reopen to traffic the same day — sometimes within an hour or two. Full-depth saw-cut patches typically reopen within 24 hours. We cone hazards immediately and confirm reopening times before starting.
Why do patches from other contractors keep failing?
Usually one of three shortcuts: throwing cold mix into an uncut hole, skipping base repair, or leaving unsealed edges that let water right back in. Proper repairs are saw-cut square, built from the base up, compacted in lifts, and edge-sealed.
Is a pothole really a liability risk?
Yes. Property owners are generally responsible for hazards they knew about — or should have known about. Documented, prompt repair is your best defense against trip-and-fall and vehicle-damage claims, and it's far cheaper than one settled claim.
Can you just fill the cracks for now?
Often, yes — hot-applied crack sealing is a legitimate standalone service that stops water intrusion and delays bigger failures. It's the right first move on a tight budget, and it pairs well with sealcoating when you're ready for full protection.

Fix it before it spreads.

Free damage survey, itemized repair plan, and fast scheduling for active hazards.