Potholes, cracks and settled spots
Asphalt Patching in New Orleans, LA
A patch only lasts if the ground under it is fixed too.
- Free on-site estimates
- Written scope: base, thickness and drainage spelled out
- Permit questions answered before work is scheduled
Patches That Stay Put on Soft Ground
Asphalt patching in New Orleans usually means fixing a spot where the ground let go. Water gets in through a crack, softens the base and the clay below, traffic pushes the surface down, and a pothole or sunken area opens up after the next big rain. Filling the hole with fresh asphalt looks fine for a few weeks. Removing the wet material, rebuilding the base and sealing the edges is what makes it last.
Repair methods
- Crack filling: hot rubberized filler in cleaned cracks
- Hot patch: hot asphalt compacted into a cleaned pothole
- Saw-cut patch: damaged area cut square, excavated, base rebuilt and repaved
- Infrared patch: surface heated and reworked for a seamless repair
- Leveling: low, settled areas built back up so water no longer ponds
Settled areas
Because much of the area sits on soft, settling ground, a lot of our patch work is not potholes but dips: areas where the pavement has sagged and now holds water. Those need the surface removed, the base rebuilt and the area repaved to the right grade. Adding a thin layer on top of a dip just sets up the next one.
Root damage
Tree roots lift asphalt into ridges and cracks. Before patching over a root, we look at the tree and talk about options, because cutting large roots near the trunk can harm the tree.
Lots and businesses
In commercial lots, patching often focuses on entrances, drive lanes, dumpster pads and around inlets. We cut and patch in sections and can work early or late.
Right after a storm
Potholes grow fast when traffic keeps hitting them in wet weather. A temporary cold patch can keep a hole from growing until the permanent repair, which is done once the base has had a chance to dry.
Drainage fixes
Some patches are really drainage problems. A downspout emptying onto the driveway, a clogged street drain or a low spot by the apron keeps the base wet and makes potholes come back. When we find a cause like that, we point it out and adjust the grade where we can.
Cold patch
Bagged cold patch can hold a hole closed for a short time, but it does not compact or bond like hot asphalt. It is a stopgap until a proper repair.
What's Included
Patching ranges from crack work to rebuilding a settled section.
Crack filling
Rubberized hot filler that keeps water out.
Pothole repair
Cleaned, filled and compacted with hot asphalt.
Saw-cut repair
Failed areas cut out and rebuilt to full depth.
Leveling settled areas
Dips rebuilt so water drains instead of ponding.
Infrared repair
Seamless patches blended into the surface.
Typical Patching Costs
| Item | National range |
|---|---|
| Crack filling (HomeGuide) | $0.50 to $3 per linear ft |
| Pothole repair (HomeGuide) | $100 to $400 |
| Hot patch (HomeGuide) | $2 to $5 per sq ft |
| Saw-cut patch (HomeGuide) | $4 to $12 per sq ft |
| Infrared repair (HomeGuide) | $2 to $6 per sq ft |
| Typical minimum charge (HomeGuide) | $100 to $250 |
National figures from HomeGuide. New Orleans jobs often need extra base work on soft ground, plus permit and apron costs, so local prices can run differently. The number on your written estimate is what you pay.
Step by Step
1. Inspect
Find failed areas and how water is getting in.
2. Recommend
Crack fill, patch, saw-cut or leveling for each spot.
3. Repair
Cut, dig out, rebuild base and pave.
4. Seal edges
Joints sealed so water stays out.
Asphalt Patching Questions
Why do potholes keep coming back?
Because the base under them is still wet or broken. Removing that material and rebuilding the base is the lasting fix.
Can you fix a dip that holds water?
Yes. We remove the surface, rebuild the base and repave to grade so water drains.
Repair or replace?
If damage is limited to a few areas, repair is usually the better value. If it covers much of the surface, replacement can cost less over time.
Do you handle small jobs?
Yes. HomeGuide notes typical minimum charges of $100 to $250, so bundling repairs into one visit helps.
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