Pothole Repairs
Saw-cut clean edges, hot tack-coat, HL3 hot-mix compacted in lifts. Repairs that survive next winter — no cold-pour patches.
What We Offer
Patches that survive next winter
A cold-pour patch survives about one freeze-thaw cycle. A proper saw-cut hot-mix repair lasts as long as the surrounding asphalt — usually a decade or more.
River Valley Contracting saw-cuts the failure area in a clean rectangle, removes damaged asphalt and any compromised base, applies hot tack-coat, places HL3 in 50 mm lifts, compacts each.
Property managers normally bundle multiple potholes into a single visit — lower per-pothole cost than separate trips.
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Full Scope of Work
Everything included in the price
No hidden extras. Every item below is included in your written estimate.
Survey
Walk the property, mark each failure, measure dimensions and depth.
Saw-cut
Clean vertical edges around each failure. Mechanical lock with surrounding asphalt.
Remove + base correct
Damaged asphalt removed; granular base corrected if compromised.
Hot tack-coat
Liquid asphalt brushed onto cut edges. New asphalt bonds to old.
HL3 hot-mix
Placed in 50 mm lifts, each compacted with roller or vibratory plate.
Cool + open
Walking traffic immediately, vehicle traffic same day.
Frequently asked
Common questions
When is a pothole worth repairing vs replacing?
Localised failure with sound rest of surface: repair. Multiple connected failures or alligator cracking: mill-and-overlay is better value.
How quickly does the repair set?
Walking immediately. Vehicle same day. Full strength once cool, usually within hours.
Can you patch in winter?
Hot-mix is generally not available below freezing — plants close. Temporary cold-pour can be used and replaced properly in spring.
How long do hot-mix patches last?
As long as the surrounding asphalt — typically 10 to 15 years. Cold-pour measured in months.
Will the patch match my driveway colour?
New asphalt is jet black; existing is grey-brown. Patch will be darker for 1 to 2 summers, then weathers to match.
Will the rest of my driveway fail next?
Not necessarily. A pothole is often a localised failure. River Valley Contracting tells you if we see signs of broader deterioration.
Ready to start your project?
Free written estimate from River Valley Contracting. No deposit. Same business day response.