Residential Asphalt Repair Service in Wisconsin & Illinois

The conventional asphalt pavement repair is called Remove and Replace, or Cut and Fill. With this repair process, the damaged area of asphalt is cut out and removed, then the contractor digs down and adds a new base if necessary. The area is then re-paved. This option is the most expensive, but provides the longest lasting repair. Usually makes the patched area far outlasts the surrounding asphalt.

Infrared asphalt repair is considerably more affordable than the traditional remove and replace techniques, and still provides excellent results. With this repair process, the asphalt pavement is heated to the temperature it was when originally laid. Any deteriorated asphalt is removed, asphalt that is still rich in asphalt oils is left in place. New asphalt is then added where needed and the area is leveled and graded for water runoff, then compacted for a seamless bond to the old, surrounding asphalt.

Infrared repairs generally outlast the surrounding pavement, have no saw-cut seams for water to penetrate, and are new asphalt on the surface. They prevent water from penetrating the surface, which can cause cracks and wash away the sub base. Infrared asphalt pavement repair is also the most environmentally friendly repair because the asphalt is heated with clean burning propane and recycled in place, which reduces the need for new asphalt.

Infrared asphalt repair is not offered by most asphalt repair companies in Wisconsin and Illinois. MUDTeCH™ not only specializes in infrared repair, but we’re one of only 3 asphalt repair companies in the state with the larger heater measuring 6’ x 13’.

Asphalt patch repair, or “skin patching”, is the least expensive and is usually only used to keep a driveway or parking lot functional until there’s a budget to completely repave the area. The third type of repair is called skin patching, also known as skim patching.

With this approach, the damaged asphalt is covered with a thin layer of asphalt and then compacted. These “skin patches” are generally a temporary fix because the defect is still under the patch. Eventually the problem will come back through the patch, or the patch will flake away. At that point, a more permanent repair will be needed.

If you hire another Milwaukee or Madison sealcoating or asphalt repair company, beware if they try to sell you on skin patches. Patch repairs are easy, quick and affordable, but not the best solution. MUDTeCH™’s trained crews will always give you a range of options. Advice and estimates are always free, so contact us to request one.