Repairs that actually hold
Sun, heavy rain and salt air wear asphalt down, and once water reaches the base a small crack turns into a pothole quickly. The fix depends on why the pavement failed, so we start by finding the cause.
A patch thrown in a hole lasts until the next big rain. A proper repair is saw-cut square, removed to full depth, rebuilt on a compacted base and rolled flush.
Why Oahu Asphalt
- We find the cause
- Drainage, base failure and overloading each call for a different fix.
- Priced to the repair
- You see the square footage and depth of each patch on the estimate.
- Fast turnaround
- Repairs are planned to keep driveways and lots open as much as possible.
- Built for Hawaii weather
- Repairs designed to stand up to heat, rain and salt.
What the work includes
- Mark and saw-cut
- Mark repair areas and cut clean, square edges.
- Remove
- Cut out failed asphalt to full depth, remove unsuitable base, and haul debris to an approved facility.
- Base repair, if needed
- Replace weak subgrade with aggregate base compacted to at least 95% relative density.
- Asphalt replacement
- Tack the edges, place hot mix to the specified thickness and compact with rollers.
- Finish and cleanup
- Confirm grade and drainage, clean up, and reopen once the patch has cooled.
How it goes
Inspect
We look for cracks, soft spots and potholes and work out what is causing them.
Prepare
Damaged areas are cut out and cleaned.
Patch
High-grade hot mix goes in.
Compact and level
The patch is rolled flush with the existing pavement.
Check
A final look at grade, edges and drainage.
Recent asphalt repair projects
Asphalt Repair questions
What causes asphalt to fail?
UV exposure, water getting into the base, oil and fuel spills, and loads heavier than the pavement was built for.
When should I repair damaged asphalt?
As soon as you see it. Once water reaches the base, the damage spreads and the repair gets bigger.
What types of repair are there?
Crack sealing, surface (skin) patching, infrared repair and full-depth cut-and-replace. A site visit decides which one fits.
How long does an asphalt repair last?
It depends on the cause of the failure, traffic and upkeep. A full-depth patch on a sound base lasts far longer than a surface patch over a problem that was never fixed.
Can repairs be done year-round on Oahu?
Yes, as long as the surface is dry. In a wet stretch, a temporary cold patch can stabilize a pothole until a permanent repair can go in.
How do I prevent more damage?
Regular crack sealing, seal coating every few years and a yearly look at drainage.
Where we work
We provide asphalt repair across Oahu, including Honolulu, Kapolei, Ewa Beach, Pearl City, Aiea, Kaneohe, Kailua, Mililani, Wahiawa, North Shore and everywhere in between.