Residential · San Francisco, CA
Asphalt patching fixes localized failures before they turn into full-depth replacement. Apex Asphalt San Francisco delivers clean, long-lasting spot repairs for parking lots, drive lanes, and private roads in San Francisco, with clear scopes and tight scheduling.
Good patching starts with sound prep and a stable base. We sawcut a clean rectangle around the failed area, remove loose asphalt and contamination, and excavate to firm, unyielding material so the patch is not sitting on soft subgrade. If the base is compromised, we rebuild it with Class 2 aggregate base (typically 3-6 inches as needed), then compact with a plate compactor or roller to proper density before any asphalt goes down. For full-depth repairs we install hot mix asphalt (often 2 lifts), compact each lift, and seal the joint line with asphalt cement or a hot-pour crack sealant to keep water from tracking into the seam.
San Francisco pavements take a beating from heavy braking zones, delivery traffic, and water intrusion, so we match the repair method to the failure. For potholes and alligator cracking, full-depth patching is usually the correct fix, while shallow raveling or utility cuts may be handled with a surface patch or infrared heat-and-blend when conditions allow. We place hot mix asphalt to match the surrounding grade, then compact to a tight mat and correct drainage so water does not pond at the repair. Finish work can include edge milling for a flush transition, tack coat on vertical faces for bond, and restriping prep so the patched area does not telegraph through paint.
Customers choose us because we keep patching straightforward and measurable. You get a written scope that calls out sawcut limits, depth, base repair, tonnage, compaction plan, and traffic control needs so there are no surprises. Our crews show up with the right equipment for a clean cut and tight compaction, including walk-behind saws, skid steer demo tools, dump trucks for haul-off, asphalt rakes and lutes, plate compactors, and steel drum rollers. We are licensed and insured, and we coordinate staging to minimize downtime for storefronts, HOAs, and active parking lots.
Before we wrap, we walk the repairs with you and verify the transitions, drainage, and surface texture. You receive a clear summary of what was repaired, recommended cure times (typically same-day foot traffic and next-day vehicle traffic depending on mix and weather), and options to extend pavement life such as crack sealing, sealcoating, and targeted drainage fixes. If striping or ADA access aisles are affected, we can schedule layout and repaint after the patch has cooled and set. The goal is a patch that looks clean, rides smooth, and stops water from reopening the failure at the joint.
Yes. We are a licensed and insured asphalt contractor, and we provide written estimates with a clear scope of work, materials, and scheduling.
Light foot traffic is often possible the same day, while vehicle traffic typically needs more time depending on temperature, thickness, and site conditions. We give specific reopen times and protect soft edges during the first days of curing.
Yes, when failures are isolated. We can sawcut and remove damaged sections, rebuild base, and place hot-mix asphalt patches, then blend with crack sealing or a resurfacing plan if the surrounding pavement is near end-of-life.
Yes. We can stripe with traffic paint or thermoplastic where appropriate and help you plan stall widths, accessible spaces, and access aisles based on current site conditions and striping best practices.
Keep water moving off the surface, seal cracks early, avoid turning wheels in place when the pavement is hot, and schedule sealcoating on a maintenance cycle after proper cure. We can set a maintenance plan based on your traffic and exposure.
Asphalt patching is the fastest way to correct potholes, utility trench settlement, alligator cracking, and broken edges without rebuilding the entire pavement. Apex Asphalt San Francisco focuses on spot repairs that address the real cause of failure, not just the surface symptom. When the base is weak, we rebuild it. When the asphalt has oxidized and broken apart, we remove it back to sound material, then replace it with properly compacted hot mix asphalt so the repair carries traffic like the surrounding pavement.
Most premature patch failures happen because the edges were not cut clean, the base was left wet or unstable, or the new mix was not compacted enough. Our process starts with sawcutting a square or rectangle so the patch has vertical faces and strong confinement. We use tack coat on the vertical edges for bonding, rebuild the aggregate base where needed, then place hot mix asphalt in layers (often 2 inches per lift) and compact with a plate compactor or roller until the patch is dense and flush. The result is a repair that resists raveling at the seams and holds up at turning and braking zones.
Asphalt patching also works best as part of a maintenance plan. After spot repairs, many properties benefit from crack sealing to stop water migration, sealcoating to slow oxidation, and selective regrading to eliminate low spots that keep the pavement saturated. If your lot has recurring potholes or repeated utility cut settlement, we can evaluate drainage, base thickness, and traffic patterns and recommend targeted fixes that reduce repeat repairs.
If you need asphalt patching in San Francisco, we will inspect the failures, mark limits, and provide a free written estimate with repair options and timelines. Whether you manage a commercial parking lot or need a small spot repair at a driveway apron, you get a clean cut, solid compaction, and a smooth finish that blends into the existing pavement.
Call now or send a request and we will reach out within one business day to schedule your free, no-obligation estimate in San Francisco. We assess the project, review the details, and give you a written quote before any work starts, so you know exactly what to expect.
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