The Right Way to Handle a Pothole
If you need pothole repair that actually lasts, infrared patching is the way to go — a form of asphalt patching where the new material truly bonds to the old, not just sits on top of it. Here's a recent infrared patching job in the Madison area — damaged, broken-up asphalt transformed into a seamless, permanent repair.
We'll come to your location with our specially-customized Ray-Tech freightliner truck built specifically for infrared patching. Our truck has a 6x8 foot panel on it that is designed to cover the affected area and heat it up to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
Once the asphalt is malleable, we scoop out any unnecessary material — including, but not limited to, crack filler, gravel, rocks, and bad asphalt — and then we level the area.
We'll then lay down brand new fresh asphalt, which we will have picked up earlier that morning.
One Plus One Equals One
While crack fillers and pothole fillings are easy to install, they never fully bond to the existing asphalt in a way that can stand the test of time.
That's where infrared patching comes in. We heat the existing asphalt so that when we add to it, the new and old can bond together as a single unit — not fit together like a couple of giant puzzle pieces.
Once the new asphalt has bonded to the old and dried, then we'll roll it, using our truck's special compactor to flatten the surface. We can then follow up with parking lot striping or crack filling as needed, or combine the patch with parking lot sealcoating for a fully refreshed surface.
There are faster ways to fill potholes, but they are quick fixes offering short-term solutions. An infrared patch is built to last.
Pothole Repair for Driveways & Parking Lots
Infrared is our go-to for pothole repair on commercial parking lots and residential properties alike. Driveway pothole repair is often where homeowners first call us — a worsening pothole near the street or garage that a cold-patch fill just keeps spitting back out. We fix it permanently with infrared asphalt repair that bonds to the surrounding driveway as a single piece.
When Infrared Patching Isn't Enough
If the underlying base has failed or damage is too extensive for infrared treatment, we may recommend a full cut-and-replace asphalt repair. We'll always be honest about what your asphalt actually needs.