Commercial · San Jose, CA
Potholes spread fast under traffic and water, turning small failures into liability and base damage. Apex Asphalt San Jose has handled parking lot pothole repair since 2018, restoring safe, smooth pavement in San Jose with durable hot-mix asphalt repairs.
Good pothole repair starts below the surface. We sawcut or square up the damaged area, remove broken asphalt and failed base, then proof-roll and re-compact the subgrade as needed. If the base is unstable, we add and compact Class 2 aggregate base in lifts with a plate compactor or roller to prevent the “pump” that causes repeat failures. Tack coat goes on all vertical faces and the bottom to bond new material to old pavement and reduce water intrusion.
Bay Area weather and irrigation overspray can keep pavement damp and weaken edges, so we prioritize clean, dry surfaces and tight joints. We install hot-mix asphalt (often Caltrans-spec Type A or Type B, matched to the lift thickness) and compact it to proper density with a vibratory plate compactor or small steel drum roller, then feather transitions to eliminate tire slap. Depending on traffic and age of the lot, we may recommend a skin patch, localized milling, or crack sealing around the repair to keep water from tracking under the patch. For high-stress zones like dumpster pads and loading areas, we can increase thickness or use a stiffer mix design to reduce shove and rutting.
Property managers and business owners choose us because we fix the cause, not just the hole. You get a clear written scope, realistic scheduling, and repairs that account for drainage, base stability, and traffic patterns, not a quick throw-and-go patch. Our crew is licensed and insured, and we bring the right equipment for commercial lots, including saws, air compressors for cleaning, infrared thermometers, compactors, and rollers to achieve a tight, long-lasting patch. Since 2018 we have focused on asphalt maintenance that reduces repeat callbacks and helps you control annual pavement budgets.
Before we wrap up, we walk the repaired area with you and check edges, grade, and ride quality, then confirm the cure and reopening plan for vehicle and pedestrian traffic. You receive a written estimate up front, job photos on request, and straightforward recommendations for next steps like crack sealing, sealcoating, striping, or drainage corrections to protect the repair. We can also coordinate off-hours work, cone placement, and phased repairs to keep tenants and customers moving. The result is a safer lot, fewer trip hazards, and a patch that is bonded, compacted, and built to handle daily use.
Yes. We provide a free written estimate that lists the recommended scope, measured quantities, and the materials and steps included.
Yes. We regularly transition asphalt to garage slabs, sidewalks, and existing concrete, using clean sawcut edges where needed and proper compaction at the joint to reduce separation.
Repair scope depends on the failure, but may include sawcut and removal, base rebuild with aggregate, compaction, hot mix placement, and edge sealing. We can also add crack sealing and sealcoating where appropriate.
Yes. We stripe stalls, arrows, fire lanes, and accessible markings, and we can coordinate layouts for re-striping after paving or sealcoating.
Yes. For active businesses, we can phase paving or resurfacing, set cure windows, and plan access routes to reduce downtime.
If your lot has potholes, the real problem is usually water and a failing base, not just missing asphalt. Parking lot pothole repair works best when the damaged pavement is removed to sound material, the base is rebuilt and compacted, and the patch is bonded and densified so traffic cannot pry it back open. Apex Asphalt San Jose provides targeted repairs for commercial and multi-family lots, from isolated potholes to repeated failures in wheel paths, approaches, and loading zones.
A durable pothole patch starts with proper preparation. We typically square the area with a sawcut to eliminate crumbling edges, then excavate to firm base. If we find soft or saturated material, we remove it and install compacted Class 2 aggregate base in controlled lifts. After cleaning with air and brooms, we apply asphalt emulsion tack coat to the bottom and sides to create a strong bond between old and new pavement. Hot-mix asphalt is then placed in one or more lifts, compacted with a vibratory plate compactor or roller, and checked for smooth transitions to avoid tire impact at the seam.
San Jose lots often see concentrated turning, braking, and delivery traffic that accelerates edge failure and rutting. We tailor the repair thickness and mix selection to the location and load, and we will call out when the surrounding asphalt is too oxidized or cracked to support a patch without additional work. In many cases, pairing pothole repair with crack sealing helps stop water intrusion around the repair, and sealcoating can reduce oxidation and improve surface cohesion once the patch has cured. When drainage is a contributing factor, we can recommend grading corrections, area drains, or targeted reconstruction so your maintenance dollars go further.
If you need parking lot pothole repair, we can inspect the failures, measure depths, and provide a written estimate with a clear scope and sequencing. You will know what gets removed, what base work is included, what mix is used, and how soon the area can reopen. The goal is simple: restore a safe, smooth surface and reduce repeat potholes by addressing the base, bonding, and compaction that most quick patches skip.
Call now or send a request and we will reach out within one business day to schedule your free, no-obligation estimate in San Jose. We assess the project, review the details, and give you a written quote before any work starts, so you know exactly what to expect.
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