Commercial · San Francisco, CA
Potholes are usually a base failure, not just a surface problem, so effective parking lot pothole repair starts below the asphalt. Apex Asphalt San Francisco (serving since 2017) repairs commercial and residential lots with clean saw cuts, solid base rebuilds, and durable hot-mix patches that blend in and hold up in San Francisco traffic.
Our pothole process starts with proper prep and base work, because patching over broken stone or pumping subgrade will fail fast. We square up the repair area with a concrete saw or asphalt cutter, remove loose and water-damaged pavement with jackhammers and skid-steer loaders, then excavate to sound material. The base is rebuilt with 3/4 inch crushed aggregate (Class 2), placed in lifts and compacted with a plate compactor or roller to restore support and stop the edges from unraveling.
San Francisco lots see constant turning loads, braking, and delivery trucks, plus water intrusion that undermines the base and creates alligator cracking around the hole. After the base is tight, we install hot-mix asphalt (often a Caltrans-style dense-graded mix) at proper thickness, compact to a smooth plane, and seal the perimeter with hot rubberized crack filler when needed to keep water out. For colder or wet conditions, we can stage temporary cold-patch for safety, then return for a permanent hot-mix repair when the surface is ready for best compaction and long-term bond.
Customers choose us because we treat pothole repair like a small-scale pavement rebuild, not a quick skim coat. You get clear scope, traffic-control planning for active lots, and crews that show up with the right equipment, from saws and dump trailers to compactors and rollers, so the patch is tight and level. We are licensed and insured, provide free written estimates, and we coordinate around business hours to reduce downtime and keep entrances, stalls, and drive lanes safe.
Before we leave, we do a closing walkthrough to confirm the patch is flush, drains correctly, and does not create trip edges at striping, wheel stops, or curb returns. We review cure times, when vehicles can return, and whether follow-up crack sealing, sealcoating, or localized overlay makes sense to prevent new failures around the repair. You receive a written scope, photos on request, and straightforward maintenance guidance so the repair lasts and your lot stays easier to manage.
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.
If your lot has potholes, the damage is already moving outward under the surface. Professional parking lot pothole repair stops the spread by removing failed pavement, rebuilding the base, and installing compacted hot-mix asphalt that matches grade and holds up under turning traffic. Apex Asphalt San Francisco focuses on durable repairs for retail lots, office parking areas, apartment drive lanes, loading zones, and small commercial yards.
Most potholes start when water gets into cracks, saturates the aggregate base, and traffic pumps the fines out, leaving voids. The surface caves in, and the edges keep breaking until the weak base is removed. Our crews cut the repair to a square or rectangle, excavate to firm material, and rebuild the foundation with properly graded crushed rock before placing new asphalt. This prevents the common failure where a thin patch sinks, shoves, or pops out after a few weeks.
Finish quality matters in parking lots because small grade problems turn into puddles, tire impacts, and ADA-related trip points at walk paths and entries. We compact the hot mix with plate compactors and rollers, check for smooth transitions at the edges, and address nearby cracking when it threatens the patch perimeter. If the surrounding pavement is oxidized or raveled, we will recommend crack sealing and sealcoating or a localized overlay to extend service life and reduce repeat repairs.
For commercial properties, pothole repair is also a liability and appearance issue. We can phase work to keep lanes open, mark repairs for visibility, and coordinate around deliveries and peak hours. When you want the repair done once, done clean, and supported by a clear scope, schedule a site visit for parking lot pothole repair with Apex Asphalt San Francisco.
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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