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Serving Los Gatos, CA and surrounding areas. (669) 240-7048
Cracks, potholes, and heaving sections do not wait. We repair asphalt surfaces with clean cuts, proper base prep, and material that bonds and stays - so you are not calling again next season.
Asphalt repair in Los Gatos means removing or patching damaged sections of your driveway or parking area, addressing any base issues underneath, and laying fresh compacted asphalt that sits flush with the surrounding surface. Most residential patch jobs are completed in a single day, with the driveway ready to use again within 24 to 48 hours.
The biggest mistake in asphalt repair is treating the surface without checking what is happening below it. Clay soils under much of Los Gatos shift with the seasons, and tree roots in older hillside neighborhoods push up from underneath - both of which cause cracks and heaving that will return if the repair does not account for the underlying cause. For widespread surface damage, we also offer asphalt crack sealing as a targeted first step before deciding whether a full resurfacing is needed.
When damage goes beyond patching, pothole repair addresses the specific hazards that develop when base material has fully failed beneath the surface - giving you a faster, targeted fix for the areas that matter most.
Small hairline cracks are normal aging, but when they widen, branch out, or form a network that looks like alligator skin, the surface is breaking down. In Los Gatos, the wet-dry soil cycle speeds this process - cracks that look minor in October can be significantly worse by spring.
A pothole or a section that has dropped lower than the surrounding surface means the base underneath has failed or shifted. This is a safety hazard for people walking on it and for your car's tires. It will not fix itself and grows larger with each rain season.
If part of your driveway has pushed upward and is no longer level, a tree root or soil movement is the likely cause - common in Los Gatos hillside neighborhoods where mature oaks and clay soils are both present. A raised section creates a trip hazard and worsens if the root or soil issue is not addressed.
After a rain, water should run off your driveway, not sit in puddles. Standing water means the surface has developed low spots or the original slope has been disrupted by settling. Every time water pools and soaks in, it weakens the base further.
We handle the full range of asphalt surface repair, from isolated pothole filling to partial-section replacement and mill-and-fill resurfacing. Every job starts with a base check - if the compacted gravel layer beneath your asphalt has shifted or softened, we address it before laying new material. For cracks that have not yet opened into potholes, our asphalt crack sealing service stops water infiltration before it reaches the base, extending the life of the existing surface without a full repair.
When a driveway has progressed past patching but does not need a full tear-out, resurfacing is often the right call - we mill the deteriorated surface layer and lay fresh asphalt over a solid existing base. For hazards that have already formed, our pothole repair crews can address specific problem spots quickly without disrupting the rest of your driveway or parking area.
Best for isolated cracks, sunken areas, or potholes where the surrounding surface is still in good condition.
Suited to driveways with surface cracks that have not yet failed to the base, as a cost-effective way to extend surface life.
Ideal when damage is widespread across the surface but the base underneath is still structurally sound.
For Los Gatos hillside driveways where tree roots or slope drainage are causing recurring surface failure.
Two things make asphalt repair in Los Gatos harder than in most Bay Area communities. First, expansive clay soils throughout the Santa Clara Valley swell in the winter rains and shrink in the dry summer heat - that ground movement cracks asphalt from underneath, and repairs that do not address the base tend to fail again within a season or two. Second, mature oaks, redwoods, and other large trees in the hillside neighborhoods push roots under driveways and sidewalks, causing the heaving and cracked sections that homeowners in Saratoga and Campbell recognize immediately. We assess both factors on every job before recommending a repair approach.
The Los Gatos climate also runs long, dry summers with strong UV that oxidizes asphalt faster than in cooler regions - which is why a sealcoat after repair is not optional advice here, it is practical maintenance. Getting ahead of surface damage before the rainy season arrives is the most cost-effective move a homeowner can make. Water that finds an unsealed crack in October will have worked its way into the base by March, and a simple patch job can become a resurfacing project. Learn more about how the USGS documents expansive soil behavior in the Bay Area - the same forces affecting your driveway are documented at a regional scale.
Call or message us to describe what you are seeing. We schedule a free on-site estimate - the only reliable way to assess damage since base condition can only be checked in person. We reply within 1 business day.
We walk your driveway, check the surface and the base, and identify any drainage or tree-root issues. We give you a straight recommendation - patch, partial repair, or resurfacing - along with a written quote.
On repair day, we cut out damaged sections with straight edges - the step most contractors skip that makes patches last. We address any base issues, then compact and lay fresh asphalt flush with the surrounding area.
Plan to stay off the surface for at least 24 to 48 hours. Once the repair has fully cured - typically several weeks to a few months - applying a sealcoat protects it from UV damage and water infiltration.
Free estimate, no obligation. We respond within 1 business day.
(669) 240-7048We saw-cut damaged sections with straight edges before filling. This is the step that determines whether a patch lasts years or fails within a season. Filling over irregular edges without cutting is the most common reason repairs crack again quickly.
Santa Clara Valley expansive clay soils are a primary cause of asphalt failure in Los Gatos. We check the base condition on every job and address soft or unstable areas before laying new material - because patching over a bad base is just wasted money.
Driveways in the Los Gatos hills face root intrusion from mature oaks and redwoods, plus slope drainage issues that flat-land contractors often miss. We assess both before we quote and factor the root or drainage situation into the repair plan.
Every job is backed by a written scope of work and warranty. California requires a C-12 license for paving work - you can check our standing through the California Contractors State License Board before signing anything.
The difference between a repair that holds and one that cracks again in six months comes down to whether the base was addressed and the edges were cleanly cut. Every job we do is covered by a written warranty, and you can verify our California contractor license on the CSLB website before you sign.
Seal cracks before the next rainy season drives water into your base and turns a small problem into a big one.
Learn MoreFast, durable pothole filling that removes hazards from your driveway or parking area.
Learn MoreSmall cracks become expensive base failures once the rains arrive - call now and get it fixed while conditions are dry.