Asphalt Repair & Pothole Patching in Toronto

What a Proper Asphalt Repair Involves

Asphalt repair in Toronto is only as good as the prep behind it. A throw-and-go cold patch shoveled into a wet hole fails within weeks. We do it the way that lasts: saw-cut clean, square edges around the damage, remove the broken asphalt, correct or rebuild the base underneath, apply a tack coat so the new asphalt bonds, then place and compact hot-mix flush with the surface.

• Saw-cut square edges for a clean bond line
• Removal of broken and loose asphalt
• Base repair and re-compaction where needed
• Tack coat for a proper bond to existing pavement
• Hot-mix placement and roller compaction
• Edge sealing to lock out water

Common Repairs We Handle

We repair potholes, sunken and depressed areas, crumbling edges, damaged aprons where the driveway meets the road, and sections damaged by heavy equipment or utility work. If your driveway or lot has one or two failing spots but the rest is sound, a targeted repair is the smart, economical fix. If damage is widespread, we will tell you honestly when resurfacing or replacement is the better value instead of patching endlessly.

What Affects Repair Cost

Repair pricing depends on the number and size of areas, the depth of damage, whether the base needs rebuilding, and site access. A single pothole is inexpensive, while multiple deep failures approach the cost of resurfacing a section. Because a proper repair requires saw-cutting, base work, and hot-mix compaction, be wary of quotes that only offer a cold-patch smear. It is cheaper today and gone by spring. We quote repairs in writing and flag when repair is no longer the economical choice.

Why Toronto Potholes Come Back

Potholes are a freeze-thaw phenomenon. Water seeps into a crack or under the surface, freezes and expands, then thaws and leaves a void that collapses under traffic. With 40 or more freeze-thaw cycles each Toronto winter, a hole that is only surface-patched keeps reopening because the water path underneath was never fixed. Our repairs address the base and seal the edges, cutting off the water that caused the failure in the first place, which is why they hold where quick patches do not.