Can you repair potholes without closing the lot?

Usually. Repairs are phased so most of the lot stays in service, and we close only the area being worked.

How long does an asphalt patch last?

A patch that is cut to sound pavement and compacted properly can hold for years. If the base is failing, the patch alone will not last and the section needs a deeper repair.

Should repairs happen before sealcoating?

Yes. Potholes and cracks are repaired first so the sealcoat goes over sound pavement and the finished surface lasts.

What causes alligator cracking?

Usually a failure in the base or subgrade, often combined with water getting under the pavement. Patching the surface without fixing the base rarely solves it.

Do you repair trip hazards?

Yes. We identify raised edges and settled areas during the assessment and bring them back to grade.

San Antonio & South Texas

Asphalt Repair in San Antonio

Asphalt repair San Antonio facilities teams call for usually starts with a pothole or a crack that is easy to ignore until water reaches the base. SiteLine Paving & Striping repairs commercial lots before small failures turn into a full repave, and we phase the work around parking demand.

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Pothole and patch repair

Potholes form when water gets under the surface and traffic loosens the asphalt above it. Filling the hole without addressing the edges or the base just delays the next failure. We cut back to sound pavement, clean out the loose material and patch with asphalt that is compacted to the surrounding grade.

The same approach works for utility cuts, failed transitions at inlets and settled areas around drains. Square, clean edges and proper compaction are what keep a patch in place.

Crack sealing

Cracks let water into the pavement and into the base. Sealing them early is one of the simplest maintenance steps a commercial property can take, and it is far less disruptive than repairing the damage that follows.

We clean and prepare each crack, then fill it with sealant so the surface is flexible and watertight. Crack sealing is routine maintenance, not a cure for a failing base, so we separate working cracks from areas that need a deeper repair.

Base failure and alligator cracking

Alligator cracking is the pattern of interconnected cracks that looks like scales. It usually means the base or subgrade has failed, not just the surface. Patching over it without fixing what is underneath moves the problem a few feet away.

Repair options include full-depth patching of the failed area or rebuilding a section of the lot. We look at drainage at the same time, because water that stands in a low spot will find the same failure again.

Trip hazards and liability

Raised edges, settled patches and uneven transitions are trip hazards for pedestrians and hard on carts and dollies. Keeping walking routes and drive aisles even is part of managing a commercial property, and we flag those areas during the assessment and repair the pavement around them. This is general maintenance information, not legal advice.

Related services

Asphalt Paving
Overlays and full replacement when repairs are no longer the practical answer.
Sealcoating
Seal cracks and sealcoat once the pavement is sound again.
Parking Lot Striping
Restripe repaired areas and refresh the rest of the lot in the same project.

Frequently asked questions

Can you repair potholes without closing the lot?: Usually. Repairs are phased so most of the lot stays in service, and we close only the area being worked.
How long does an asphalt patch last?: A patch that is cut to sound pavement and compacted properly can hold for years. If the base is failing, the patch alone will not last and the section needs a deeper repair.
Should repairs happen before sealcoating?: Yes. Potholes and cracks are repaired first so the sealcoat goes over sound pavement and the finished surface lasts.
What causes alligator cracking?: Usually a failure in the base or subgrade, often combined with water getting under the pavement. Patching the surface without fixing the base rarely solves it.
Do you repair trip hazards?: Yes. We identify raised edges and settled areas during the assessment and bring them back to grade.

Get a free lot assessment

Tell us where the damage is and we will look at the pavement, the base and the drainage, then give you a straight answer on repair, overlay or replacement.