With over 80 years of commercial and industrial paving expertise, we understand that well-maintained pavement is more than just an entrance; it plays a role in safety, performance, and long-term cost control. From parking lot repair to broader asphalt pavement repair, our team works with property owners to address pavement cracks, pot holes, and surface deterioration before they turn into larger structural issues.
Best Time of Year For Pavement Repairs
Timing is an important factor when it comes to pavement repair. In order to minimize disruptions to your business, try to schedule larger repairs, asphalt pavement repair work, or full parking lot replacement during off-peak seasons when possible. Typically, spring is the best time of year to get estimates and complete larger projects, as it allows snow to melt and reveals any damage that occurred during the winter.
Repairing Pavement in Spring
After the harsh winter, temperatures begin to rise and the snow melts away, creating an ideal environment for asphalt repairs. Spring conditions help materials like hot mix asphalt cure properly, which supports longer-lasting results when repairing pavement cracks, pot holes, and other surface issues. This is also when underlying concerns, such as moisture in the pavement underlayment or base, become more visible.
Off-Season Pavement Maintenance
Scheduling repairs during your business’s off-season is another practical approach. With less traffic and reduced operational demand, off-season maintenance helps minimize disruptions and allows work to be completed more efficiently. This is especially useful for projects that involve milling work, patching, or phased pavement repair across larger areas.
Why Should You Repair Your Pavement?
Repairing pavement helps improve safety, control costs, and extend the life of your parking lot or paved surfaces.
Our Pavement Repair Services
We offer a range of pavement repair options for parking lots and other paved areas. Each solution has its own advantages depending on the condition of the asphalt, the extent of the damage, and the underlying structure. By evaluating your specific situation, our pavement repair company can recommend a repair approach that aligns with your needs and timeline.
Crack Sealing
This surface-level repair helps prevent water penetration and slows asphalt deterioration by sealing smaller pavement cracks before they spread. This method is typically used for cracks between 1/4" to 1" in width.
Pothole Repair
We eliminate pot holes by cutting out the damaged pavement and replacing it with properly compacted hot mix asphalt. Pothole repair prevents damage to vehicles and pedestrian accidents near your business or commercial building.
Surface Patching
If your damage is localized to the surface of the asphalt in a particular area, surface patching (or skin patching) can be an effective option to continue using the area until the entire lot can be resurfaced.
Milling & Overlay
When the stone subbase is still stable but the asphalt surface is deteriorating, a milling and overlay is often the right solution. A milling machine removes the top layer of damaged asphalt so a new surface course can be installed, restoring performance without rebuilding the entire structure.
Parking Lot and Pavement Replacement
If your parking lot or paved surfaces have widespread damage, deep pavement cracks, or subbase failure, we can offer solutions to reconstruct and restore long-term performance.
Full-Depth Reclamation (FDR)
The old pavement, including part of the subbase, is pulverized and stabilized to create a renewed foundation. This helps address structural failure and reduce reflective cracking.
Remove and Replace
This solution removes the existing asphalt and unsuitable base material, replaces it with new aggregate, and installs new asphalt layers to create a fully rebuilt pavement structure.
Drainage System Improvements
Water moving through pavement layers is one of the most common causes of failure. Improving drainage helps protect the pavement structure and extend the life of repairs.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does an asphalt parking lot last?
An asphalt parking lot typically lasts about 15 to 20 years, and with proper maintenance, some can last 20 to 25 years. The lifespan depends on the type of pavement work, traffic, drainage, weather, and ongoing maintenance.
What maintenance does an asphalt parking lot need?
Asphalt parking lot maintenance typically includes crack sealing, sealcoating, pothole repairs, striping, drainage upkeep, cleaning, and routine inspections. Addressing pavement cracks early can help limit water infiltration and prevent smaller issues from becoming more extensive repairs.
How long does a parking lot paving or repair project take?
The length of a parking lot paving or repair project depends on the size of the area, the type of repair, site preparation, layout, and weather conditions. Smaller overlay projects may take only a couple of days, while larger pavement replacement or reconstruction projects can take longer.
Why is my parking lot cracking?
Parking lot cracking can be caused by pavement age, water infiltration, weak subgrade, heavy traffic, insufficient pavement thickness, poor drainage, or repeated temperature changes. The type and pattern of the cracking can help determine whether the pavement needs crack sealing, patching, asphalt milling, or more extensive reconstruction.
How do you fix areas of a parking lot that hold water?
Parking lot drainage problems can be corrected in several ways depending on the site conditions. Possible solutions include milling and regrading, reshaping the pavement to create positive drainage, installing an overlay, or adding catch basins and drainage piping. Our team evaluates the existing grades and drainage conditions to determine the appropriate pavement drainage solution.
Can parking lot repairs be completed in phases?
Parking lot repairs can often be completed in phases to help reduce disruption to business operations. Ruston Paving works with clients to divide the site into manageable sections and can use cones, signage, barriers, visual aids, and flaggers as needed to keep traffic moving safely around the work area.
Contact us today to start your next pavement repair or asphalt paving project
Reach out to our team today for more information about our pavement repair, asphalt paving, and construction services.