Asphalt Driveway and Apron Repair

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Published On: January 09 2018

Written By: Seal King

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Your home is an invest in and of itself, and every bit of work you put in to maintaining, repairing, and improving your home helps to maintain the value of that investment. That includes any work done on your driveway and apron. Especially with asphalt driveways, regular maintenance is necessary to keep your driveway looking as new and pristine as possible. That said, after a while, even the best-laid driveways can fall apart, springing cracks and breaks that are too noticeable to ignore. When this happens, you need an asphalt repair company that can completely repair your asphalt and have it looking good as new. At Seal King, we pride ourselves on the work we do, and we understand the complications of repairing asphalt driveways and driveway aprons. That’s why our Minnesota asphalt repair services are in demand all over the state!

Asphalt Driveway Repair Process

When we repair any driveway, we have a distinct process we follow to ensure your driveway looks as perfect as possible every time. We perform asphalt patching and crack filling, helping to eliminate small and large blemishes alike. When we patch your asphalt, it’s typically to get rid of a pothole or large break that can’t be taken care of with a simple crack filling. Instead, we’ll cut out the damaged area and refill it with fresh asphalt, following a set of steps designed to ensure the longevity of the patch. We can perform this process on your driveway itself or on the apron of your driveway to fix damaged asphalt.

What is a Driveway Apron?

If you have a garage that meets your driveway, you also have a driveway apron. An apron is the part of your asphalt that comes right up to your garage, meeting whatever flooring you have in your garage – typically concrete. Because the asphalt and concrete – or other flooring material – are separate, the two materials can drift apart over a number of years, causing cracks, crevices, and breaks in the apron, making it look as though your driveway and garage don’t quite line up. And, it can make it more difficult to drive in and out of your garage, particularly if there are bad cracks or breaks in your way.

How is Apron Damage Caused?

Apron damage is actually caused by sinking asphalt. When your apron begins to sink, it no longer lines up with the flooring of your garage, and it’s prone to breaks and cracks. This can be caused by two things: either the original gravel beneath your asphalt has sunk, causing your asphalt to sink with it, or water has penetrated the seam between your garage apron and driveway because of poor sealing, which causes your asphalt to decay underneath and sink.

Garage Apron Repairs

Apron repairs are typically a little trickier than driveway repairs, but we’ve perfected a method for apron repairs that ensures we fix the problem at its source, rather than just giving your asphalt a temporary, cosmetic fix. We’ll begin by measuring 2-3 feet from you garage and cutting out the affected asphalt. Once removed, we’ll fill and holes in the foundation and lay new base gravel and asphalt. Then, we’ll compact and clean your new apron to be sure it’s ready for use! If you’re looking for MN asphalt driveway and apron repair professionals, look no further than Seal King, and give us a call at (952) 469-6639 to get a free quote for repairs.