Short answer: we repair potholes and failed areas by saw-cutting, removing and replacing them with hot-mix asphalt, and seal cracks with hot rubberized sealant. Estimated costs: $2–$5 per square foot for patch areas, $250–$500 for a single hot patch, and $1–$3 per linear foot of crack sealing.
Pothole and patch repair
A proper repair goes deeper than filling the hole. We saw-cut square edges around the failed area, remove the broken asphalt, check and recompact the base, then place and compact hot asphalt flush with the surrounding surface. Cold patch from a bag is cheaper but is a temporary fix that tends to pop out in Florida rain.
Crack sealing
Cracks are how water gets into the base, and water in the base is where potholes start. We clean the cracks and fill them with hot rubberized sealant that stays flexible as the pavement heats and cools. Cracks are sealed before any sealcoat goes down.
When repair is the wrong answer
If patches keep failing next to each other, or cracking covers most of the lot, the base has likely failed across the area. Then replacement or resurfacing costs less than patching every season.
Liability
Potholes at entrances and walkways are a trip hazard. For property managers, fixing them quickly and documenting the repair is part of keeping the lot safe.
These prices are estimates from published national repair costs. See the price guide.
Questions
Can you fix a single pothole?
Yes. Small repairs are scheduled together by area to keep the price fair.
Is cold patch good enough?
As an emergency fix, yes. For a lasting repair, saw-cut and hot-mix is the standard.
Should we seal cracks before sealcoating?
Always. Sealcoat over open cracks hides them for a few weeks, then they reappear.