How to Fill Depression in Asphalt Driveway

Regardless of how durable the material you use for the driveway is, there will come a time when it starts to wear out. And asphalt is of exception. When you realize the damages early enough, you will save yourself a lot of trouble in the long run.

Asphalt has high flexibility that allows the driveway to stand patterns and resistant to easy breaking and cracking. The uneven settling of vehicles on the driveway leads to low areas on the drive. Fortunately, maintaining asphalt is easy. Here is the best way to fill the depression in the asphalt driveway.

Remove Loose Asphalt

Most probably, there are loose particles of asphalt in the depression. Pick a shovel or use your hands to get rid of the material. If the base of the depression is cracking, chip it using a hammer and a chisel, then remove it.

Clean the Depression

Sweep the section with a broom to remove the extra dust and debris. If the dirt is still left, wash with a hose, then sweep the water away with your broom. To remove grease and oil stains, clean using an asphalt cleaner. Then give the low area enough time to dry depending on the humidity.

Add Asphalt

Add a layer of your cold asphalt at the base of the depression. For better adhesion, consider purchasing a patching material that has additional binding agents.

Compact the Material

At this point, you need to compact the asphalt so that it is secured nicely in the low area. Use a hand tamper or a 2 by 4-inch lumber to tamp the cold asphalt. Keep adding and compacting 1-inch layers of the material until it is slightly above the rest of the driveway surface. Compact once more until it levels up well.

Protect the Area

Cover your depression and shield it so that no one accidentally drives on it or tampers with the work. After 24 hours, your driveway will be ready for use.

If you are unsure how to patch up an asphalt depression, don’t attempt to do it. Talk to Newnan Driveway Repair Service, your Frisco, TX leading contractor. We are ready to help you get the job done right.

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