Pothole Repair
Potholes on your property have a solution — and it’s not cold patch poured from a bag. Serrato Asphalt provides permanent pothole repair for commercial properties, parking lots, and driveways throughout Sacramento, CA and the Sacramento Valley. We use hot mix asphalt, proper saw cutting, and correct base preparation to eliminate potholes in a way that holds up under real traffic conditions. Our family-owned crew handles every repair in-house, with no subcontractors, and we approach every pothole as a structural problem to be solved — not a surface to be covered.
Common Pothole Problems We Solve
- Active Potholes – Open depressions in the pavement surface causing vehicle damage and creating trip hazards for pedestrians
- Failed Temporary Patches – Cold-mix patches that have washed out, sunk, or crumbled within weeks of application
- Puddle-Forming Depressions – Low spots where water collects and accelerates base erosion beneath the surface
- Pothole Clusters – Multiple failures concentrated in a section of pavement, often indicating a localized base issue
- Edge Potholes – Failures at lot perimeters, curb lines, and drainage channels where lateral support has eroded
Our Permanent Pothole Repair Solution
A properly repaired pothole should last years, not weeks. Our process treats the cause of the failure, not just the visible hole — and the result is a repair that becomes one of the stronger sections of your lot.
- Failure Analysis – We assess the cause of the pothole: Was it water infiltration? Base failure? Drainage? Identifying the root cause determines the correct repair approach
- Saw Cut Perimeter – We cut clean, square edges around the pothole to create strong bonding surfaces for new asphalt
- Full-Depth Removal – All failed asphalt is removed down to stable material or aggregate base
- Base Correction (If Needed) – Eroded or unstable base material is replaced and compacted before asphalt is installed
- Hot Mix Placement & Compaction – Fresh hot mix asphalt is placed in lifts and roller-compacted to match surrounding grade and density
What Makes Repairs Last
- No Cold Patch – We use hot mix asphalt for all permanent repairs; cold patch is a temporary material that fails under real traffic
- Base-Up Thinking – Potholes form from the base up; repairs that don’t address the base re-fail at the base
- Clean Saw Cut Edges – Straight edges create proper adhesion between old and new asphalt
- Correct Compaction Density – Properly compacted hot mix resists future water infiltration and load-related failure
Why Choose Serrato Asphalt for Pothole Repair
- Skilled Problem Solvers – Our craftsmen are trained to look past the pothole and identify what caused it — then address both
- In-House Crews – The team repairing your potholes is the Serrato Asphalt crew, not a subcontracted crew we dispatched
- Financing Available – Multiple pothole repairs or widespread failures can be financed for commercial property owners
- Veteran & Senior Discounts – We honor those who’ve served and provide discounts to our senior clients
- Seasonal Promotions – Spring and fall sales offer the ideal window for addressing pothole damage that accumulated over winter or summer
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do potholes keep coming back in the same spot?
Recurring potholes almost always indicate a base issue that wasn’t addressed in previous repairs. Water infiltration, poor drainage, or unstable sub-base material causes the failure to repeat. Our approach addresses the root cause so the repair doesn’t cycle
What's puddle repair and how does it differ from pothole repair?
Puddle repair addresses low spots and depressions where water pools but the pavement hasn’t fully failed. It typically involves regrading the area and adding asphalt to restore proper slope. Both puddle and pothole repair use the same hot mix installation approach.
Do you repair potholes throughout the Sacramento Valley?
Yes. We serve West Sacramento, Sacramento, Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Rocklin, Rancho Cordova, El Dorado Hills, Auburn, Granite Bay, Lincoln, Placerville, Woodland, and New Castle.
Related Services
Pothole repair is one piece of a complete pavement protection plan:
- Permanent patching solutions – Broader patching services for localized pavement failures across your property
- Parking lot repair services – Comprehensive commercial lot repair for properties with widespread deterioration
- Proactive crack repair – Fill cracks before they allow water to create the next pothole
- Scheduled maintenance services – Maintenance programs that prevent pothole formation through consistent pavement care
Get Your Pothole Repair Estimate
Every pothole on your Sacramento, CA property is a liability risk and a pavement failure in progress. Contact Serrato Asphalt today for a professional evaluation and free estimate. Our family-owned crew serves commercial and residential properties throughout the Sacramento Valley — with financing, veteran discounts, senior discounts, and spring and fall promotions available.
Call (916) 870-5984 or visit Contact us Today! to schedule your repair.
