Asphalt Patching & Pothole Repair in Albuquerque
Hot-mix patches, infrared seamless repairs, and crack fill. Same-week scheduling on most jobs — and we'll tell you honestly whether a patch will hold or whether the area really needs reconstruction.
Fix it now or pay 5× later
Pavement failures get worse fast. A single pothole left through one Albuquerque winter — where we freeze 60+ nights a year — becomes a half-dozen connected potholes by spring. Water gets in, freezes, expands, and pries the asphalt apart.
The fix is straightforward: cut out the failed area, prep the sub-base, lay fresh hot-mix, and compact it. For shallow surface defects we use infrared patching, which reheats the existing pavement and gives a seamless joint.
- Hot-mix patching for potholes, deep failures, and isolated damage
- Infrared patching for seamless surface repairs (no visible cold joint)
- Crack fill with hot rubberized sealant (cracks 1/4"+)
- Trip-hazard removal for sidewalks adjacent to asphalt
- Honest assessment: sometimes a patch holds for years, sometimes you need reconstruction. We tell you which.
From pothole to fixed in days
Site visit
We measure the failed area, check the sub-base, and recommend hot-mix vs. infrared.
Saw-cut & remove
For hot-mix patches we saw-cut a clean square, remove failed material, and re-compact the base.
Place & compact
Fresh hot-mix laid and compacted with a roller for a permanent repair.
Seal & open
Joint sealed with rubberized sealant. Drivable in 1–2 hours for small patches.
Repair questions
How fast can you fix a pothole in Albuquerque?
Most pothole repairs schedule within 3–7 days. Urgent safety hazards on commercial lots can usually be patched within 48 hours. Call and describe the damage.
Hot-mix vs. infrared patching?
Hot-mix cuts out the failed area and replaces it with fresh asphalt — best for deep failures and isolated potholes. Infrared reheats the existing pavement and reworks it in place — best for shallow defects and seamless edges with no cold-joint.
Why do potholes form in Albuquerque?
Water gets into cracks, freezes overnight (we hit below freezing 60+ nights a year), expands, and breaks the asphalt apart. Once a crack lets water in, it's only a matter of time. Crack-sealing early is the cheapest prevention.
Will a patch match the surrounding asphalt?
Fresh asphalt is darker. After a few months of UV exposure the patch lightens and blends in. For visual consistency on a residential driveway, we recommend sealcoating the whole driveway after patching.
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Let's fix what's broken
Send us a few photos and a description of the damage — we'll come look and give you an honest scope.