Potholes, patching & alligator cracking
Asphalt Repair in Orlando & Central Florida
Driveways Express repairs potholes, alligator cracking, sunken areas, failed edges and root heave in asphalt parking lots and driveways across Orlando, Polk County and east Tampa. We cut out the failure, rebuild the base and patch with hot-mix so it lasts. Family-owned, paving since 1990. Call (856) 313-4475.
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What we repair
Every one of these has a cause under the surface. We fix the cause, then the surface.
Potholes
Water got into the base, the base washed out, the surface collapsed. We cut a clean square, rebuild the base and patch with hot-mix.
Alligator cracking
A web of interlocking cracks means the base under that area has failed. It cannot be filled or sealed; the section comes out and gets rebuilt.
Low spots and standing water
Birdbaths after every storm. We regrade, build up with asphalt or rebuild the base so water leaves the pavement.
Oak root heave
Roots lifting a ridge across the driveway. We remove the section, address the root where it is safe, rebuild the base and repave.
Rutting and shoving
Wheel-path ruts and pushed asphalt at dumpster pads, dock approaches and entrances. Those zones get rebuilt heavier.
Crumbling edges and aprons
Edges with no support break off. We rebuild the edge with proper base and confinement.
How we repair a pothole properly
A bag of cold patch thrown in a hole lasts until the next thunderstorm. This is how we do it.
Saw-cut a clean perimeter
Straight cuts into sound asphalt so the patch has solid edges to bond to.
Remove the failure
Broken asphalt and loose, wet base come out. We dig until we hit firm material.
Rebuild and compact the base
New base material placed and compacted. This is the step that makes a repair last.
Tack and pave
Tack coat on the cut edges, hot-mix asphalt placed and compacted flush with the surrounding surface.
Parking lot repair for property managers
An open pothole in a retail, apartment, medical or church lot is a trip-and-fall and a vehicle-damage claim waiting to happen. We prioritize open holes, schedule around your hours, cone off the work area and get the section back in service fast. For lots with widespread failure we give you both options in writing: section repairs now, or an overlay or reconstruction that stops the treadmill.
- Priority scheduling for open potholes
- Section repairs, cut and rebuilt
- Dumpster pad and entrance rebuilds
- Crack filling and sealcoating to finish
Driveway repair for homeowners
A sunken spot at the apron, a hole where the trash can sits, a ridge over a root, an edge that crumbles when you pull in. We fix the spot properly and tell you honestly whether the rest of the driveway has years left or is heading the same way. Small repairs are usually done in a single visit.
Should you repair or repave?
Repair when failures are isolated and the rest of the surface is sound: a few potholes, one sunken area, a root ridge. Resurface when the surface is worn and cracked but the base is solid under most of it; we repair the bad spots and overlay the whole thing. Reconstruct when failures cover a large share of the area, keep coming back in the same places, or trace to a drainage or base problem across the site. We look at the whole surface, not just the hole you called about, and we put the options in writing.
Asphalt repair FAQ
How do you repair a pothole properly?
We saw-cut a clean rectangle around the pothole, remove the failed asphalt and loose base, compact new base material, apply tack to the edges, place hot-mix asphalt and compact it flush with the surrounding surface. A cold-patch thrown in a hole washes out in the first storm; a cut-and-replace repair lasts.
What is alligator cracking and can it be patched?
Alligator cracking is a web of interconnected cracks that looks like reptile skin. It means the base under that area has failed, usually from water or heavy loads. It cannot be fixed with crack filler or sealcoat. We remove the cracked section, rebuild and compact the base and place new asphalt. Small areas can be patched; large areas usually mean an overlay or reconstruction.
Can you repair just part of my parking lot?
Yes. Section repair is common and sensible when most of the lot is sound. We identify the failed areas, cut and rebuild them, and leave the rest alone. Many property managers pair section repairs with crack filling and sealcoating so the whole lot looks uniform afterward.
How long does an asphalt repair last?
A cut-and-replace repair on a properly rebuilt base lasts as long as the surrounding pavement, often many years. A repair that skips the base work fails quickly. If the base problem is site-wide, repairs become a treadmill and we will tell you when an overlay or reconstruction is the better investment.
Should I repair or repave?
Repair if the failures are isolated and the rest of the pavement is sound. Repave if failures cover a large share of the surface, keep coming back in the same areas or point to a drainage or base problem across the site. We assess the whole surface, not just the hole you called about, and put both options in writing when both make sense.
How fast can you fix a pothole at my property?
Call (856) 313-4475 and we will schedule a site visit as quickly as we can, usually within days depending on season and workload. Most pothole and patch repairs are finished in a single visit. For liability-sensitive sites like retail, apartments and medical offices we prioritize open holes.
Do you fix low spots and drainage problems?
Yes. Standing water is the most common cause of asphalt failure in Florida. We regrade low spots, add asphalt to build positive fall toward drains or swales, and in some cases rebuild the base so the surface holds its grade. Fixing drainage first is cheaper than patching the same spot every year.
Got a pothole?
Send a photo and the address. We will schedule a look and give you a written price.
Get a repair estimate
Tell us about the property. We come out, measure, check the base and drainage and send a written estimate. No charge, no pressure.
- Commercial and residential
- On-site measurement, written price
- Serving Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Lake, Polk and eastern Hillsborough counties
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Email: drivewaysexpress01@gmail.com