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Asphalt Repair in Metro Detroit

Compare verified paving contractors for alligator cracking, sunken areas, edge breaks and patching on driveways and lots. Get free quotes, check credentials, and hire with confidence.

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Asphalt Repair in Detroit: what to expect

Asphalt repair in Detroit is about stopping water. Once cracks open up, water reaches the base, and every freeze-thaw cycle pushes the damage further: first a web of alligator cracking, then a soft dip, then a pothole. Spring thaw across Wayne, Oakland and Macomb counties is when many owners notice it on driveways and parking lots.

The right repair depends on the cause. Surface cracks can be sealed, but alligator cracking or a sunken area usually means the base failed, so a lasting fix cuts out the damaged section, repairs and compacts the base, and patches with hot mix asphalt, sealing the joints. Infrared repair can blend patches seamlessly in some cases. Cold patch is a temporary fix for winter or emergencies. Broken edges often need added support along the side.

For isolated holes see pothole repair, and for early cracks see crack filling. Browse all asphalt and paving contractors.

What a proper job includes

  • Inspection to find the cause: surface wear, base failure or drainage
  • Saw cutting of failed areas to clean, square edges
  • Base repair and compaction where the subgrade failed
  • Hot mix patch compacted in lifts, or infrared repair where suitable
  • Joint sealing around patches to keep water out
  • Edge support or drainage fixes where needed
  • Cleanup and advice on sealcoating timing

What drives the price

  • Number and size of damaged areas
  • Whether the base must be dug out and rebuilt
  • Repair method: hot mix patch, infrared repair or cold patch
  • Drainage corrections to stop the problem returning
  • Minimum mobilization charges for small jobs
  • Traffic control on busy commercial lots

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Permits and licensing in Michigan

Repairs entirely on private property usually do not need a permit, but patching an approach, curb or sidewalk in the public right-of-way does. In Detroit that is a right-of-way permit from the DPW City Engineering Division; elsewhere, check with the city or county road agency. Michigan law requires notice to MISS DIG 811 at least three business days before excavating, so confirm who calls it before any base is dug out.

Michigan's Maintenance & Alteration Contractor license lists trades such as Concrete and Excavation but no separate asphalt paving trade, so ask which LARA license the company holds, if any, and check it on the LARA lookup. Either way, confirm a local business address, proof of insurance and references before you pay.

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How to compare quotes

  1. Ask what caused the failure and whether the base will be repaired.
  2. Get each repair area measured and listed in the quote.
  3. Ask whether they use hot mix or infrared repair, and when cold patch is used.
  4. Check any license on the LARA lookup and ask for proof of insurance.
  5. Confirm the warranty on patches and joint sealing.

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Common questions

Asphalt Repair FAQ

Cost depends on the number and size of damaged areas, whether the base needs to be rebuilt, the repair method, drainage fixes and minimum job charges. Ask for each area to be listed.
Sealing alligator cracks only slows the damage because it usually means the base below has failed. The lasting fix is to cut out the area and rebuild it.
Hot mix repairs are done in warmer months when plants are open. Cold patch can hold a hole over winter until a permanent repair is possible.
Repair makes sense when damage is limited to a few areas. When cracking and settling cover much of the surface, resurfacing or replacement is usually worth pricing.

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