Asphalt Repair & Crack Sealing in Toms River, NJ

Asphalt repair and crack sealing deal with damage in specific spots: an open crack across the driveway, a pothole by the apron, a sunken patch over an old trench, an edge breaking into sand. Left alone through a Toms River winter, water gets in, freezes and makes each of those bigger. Repairing early costs far less than resurfacing or replacing.

Crack sealing

Cracks are blown clean and filled with hot rubberized sealant that stays flexible. HomeGuide lists crack filling at $0.50 to $3 per linear foot, and Angi puts a typical driveway at $100 to $400. Late summer and fall, before the first hard freeze, is the best time.

Patch methods

HomeGuide lists cold patch at $2 to $4 per square foot, hot patch at $2 to $5, saw-cut repair at $4 to $12 and infrared at $2 to $6. Cold patch is a temporary fill. A saw-cut repair removes the damaged asphalt in a square, digs out loose or wet material below, rebuilds the base and places new hot-mix flush. That is the repair that lasts.

Sand and edges

On sandy lots, edges fail when sand washes or spreads out from under the asphalt. We cut back to sound pavement, rebuild and compact the base, repave and backfill the edge. Belgian block along the edge holds it in place for good.

Settlement and trenches

Near the bay, fill soil and utility trenches settle over time, leaving low spots that hold water. We remove the sunken area, add and compact stone, and repave so the surface drains.

Minimum charges

HomeGuide lists typical minimum charges of $100 to $250 for small repairs. Combining repairs, or pairing them with sealcoating, spreads that out.

Edges and plows

Winter plowing clips driveway edges and aprons, especially on narrow streets. A rebuilt, supported edge, or a Belgian block border, stands up better. We can add block borders during edge repairs.

Combining with sealcoating

Repairs and crack sealing should be done before a sealcoat. Doing them in the same visit saves a trip and leaves the driveway looking uniform.