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Asphalt repair in Montréal and Laval
Cracks, potholes and sunken spots fixed before they cost you a full rebuild
A repair done properly (saw cut, recompacted base, hot-mix asphalt) instead of a “patch” that pops out in spring.
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A crack is small. But it lets water in; the water freezes, expands and opens it a little more. One winter, then two, and the crack is a pothole, then a sunken spot, then a whole section to redo. The cost of the repair doesn’t climb: it jumps.
Repairing early means not having to redo the whole surface. We work on residential driveways and commercial parking lots to stop the deterioration right where it is.
Depending on the condition of the surface, we use hot crack filling, section replacement (saw cut, new base, new asphalt) or localized resurfacing. You get an honest diagnosis: repair or redo.
Ideal for
- Potholes in a driveway or parking lot
- Wide or networked cracks
- Sunken spots near the garage or catch basins
- Broken asphalt edges
What changes the price
In 2026, a hot-sealed crack costs about $3 per linear foot and a small pothole repaired hot, $50 to $150. A sunken area depends on what failed underneath: here is what moves your quote. See 2026 prices and the calculator.
- The number and size of the areas to repair: one isolated crack and three sunken spots are not the same job.
- The cause of the damage: a surface crack gets filled; a sunken spot means cutting out, rebuilding the base and laying new asphalt.
- The method chosen: hot crack filling, section replacement or localized resurfacing.
- Access and mobilization: a repair on its own or combined with sealcoating the whole surface.
Everything that affects the price of paving
The mistakes we often see
- A cold “patch” in a pothole: it pops out at the first thaw because nothing was done below the surface.
- Filling a network of alligator cracks: the base has failed, and the filler won’t keep the water out for long.
- Repairing without finding the cause: if water or a root did the damage, it will do it again right next to it.
- Waiting one more winter when the crack is already open.
The concrete benefits
- You stop the deterioration where it is. Clean saw cut, recompacted base, hot-mix asphalt and sealed joints: water stops getting in, the damage stops spreading.
- You only pay for what needs redoing. Repairing a section costs a fraction of a reconstruction. If the repair isn’t worth it, we tell you and propose the alternative.
- It’s handled fast. Most residential repairs are done in a single visit, without blocking your driveway for days.
- Honest diagnosis. We identify the cause (water, base, roots, load) before repairing, so the problem doesn’t come back right next to it.
How we proceed, step by step
- Surface inspection and identification of the cause (water, base, roots, load)
- Clean saw cut around the damaged area
- Base repair or recompaction
- Hot-mix asphalt laid and compacted
- Joints sealed for a watertight seam
Repair, resurface or rebuild?
It is not a matter of preference, it is a matter of how the base is holding up. Here is how we decide during the site visit.
| Criteria | Repair | Resurface | Rebuild |
|---|---|---|---|
| Condition of the base | Sound, localized damage | Sound, surface worn everywhere | Sunken, too thin or unstable |
| Typical symptoms | A few cracks, a pothole, a broken edge | Grey surface, widespread surface cracks, no sinking | Networked cracks, waves, puddles, multiple sunken spots |
| What it fixes | Stops the deterioration where it is | Gives a new surface over what still holds | Fixes the cause: foundation, drainage, thickness |
| What it does not fix | A base that moves elsewhere | Sinking and a weak base | Nothing: it is the complete solution |
| Length of the work | One visit, most of the time | One day, most of the time | One day of preparation, then paving in the following days |
| Relative budget | $ | $$ | $$$ |
"$ / $$ / $$$" = the relative cost of one option compared to the others, not an amount. The exact price of your project is in your quote, after the site visit.
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Will the repair show?
A repaired section is visible at first (darker asphalt), then blends in over time. Sealcoating the whole surface evens out the colour.
At what point should I redo instead of repair?
When the damage is spread over a large part of the surface, or the base is sinking in several places, redoing generally becomes more cost-effective than piling up repairs. That’s what we assess on site, and we give you both options, with their price.
Do you repair cracks before winter?
Yes, as long as the temperature allows. Closing a crack in the fall keeps water from getting in and freezing over the winter: it’s the most cost-effective repair of the year. Past a certain cold, we postpone to spring rather than do work that won’t hold.
Does a cold-patched pothole hold up?
Rarely beyond one season. Cold asphalt is a temporary fix that doesn’t bond with the surface around it. Our method (clean saw cut, recompacted base, hot-mix asphalt, sealed joints) treats the cause and makes the repair last.
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