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Kevin
Lv 7
Kevin asked in Home & GardenMaintenance & Repairs · 2 decades ago

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 10x10 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.

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  • kayak
    Lv 4
    2 decades ago
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    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.

  • Anonymous
    5 years ago

    The concrete will require less maintenance. The asphalt needs sealing and such every year or so. The concrete is more prone to cracks and can become severely cracked if the small cracks aren't filled properly. I have had both and still believe a concrete driveway if properly cared for will last the longest.

  • Anonymous
    2 decades ago

    we replaced our asphalt w/concrete. it was done by a good contractor,with attention paid to details

  • 2 decades ago

    Have heard good things about http://systemspaving.com/

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