Asphalt Repair & Patching in Georgetown, TX
Potholes, alligator cracking, broken edges and sunken spots fixed properly, with the base corrected so the same hole does not come back next spring.
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Asphalt Repair & Patching, done right for Georgetown ground and heat
A pothole in Georgetown is usually born in a storm. Water gets into a crack, sits in the base for a week, and the next few hundred tires pump the softened material out until there is a hole. Fill it with cold patch from a bag and it will be back after the next rain. Cut it out to solid ground, fix what is under it and put in compacted hot mix, and it stays fixed. That second version is what TXST Paving Company does.
We are a licensed and insured asphalt contractor at 3901 E University Ave, and repair is a big part of our week. One of our longest-running customers is a shop owner whose driveway we have patched and sealed over several years. We do the same for homeowners in Old Town and Serenada, businesses around Georgetown Square, and property managers in Round Rock, Taylor and Salado. Call (737) 403-8619 for a free written estimate.
All our asphalt services
- Asphalt Paving: New hot mix asphalt for driveways, lots and private roads, built on compacted base that handles Williamson County clay.
- Commercial Asphalt Paving: Retail lots, office parks, churches and HOA roads paved in phases so your property stays open.
- Asphalt Repair & Patching: Potholes, alligator cracking and sunken edges cut out and rebuilt before the next storm makes them worse.
- Asphalt Maintenance: Crack sealing, sealcoating and scheduled care that add years to pavement baking under Central Texas sun.
Asphalt Repair & Patching in Georgetown, explained
The Asphalt Damage We See Most in Georgetown
Different damage means a different cause and a different fix. Here is what we look for on a walk-through and what it usually tells us.
Scattered linear cracks on a firm surface are not a patching job. They get routed and sealed, which is covered under crack filling and repair.
02Asphalt Repair and Patching Services
Full-Depth Remove and Replace Patching
Our standard repair. We saw-cut a clean rectangle around the damage, remove the asphalt and the bad base beneath it, compact new base, tack the edges and place hot mix in lifts, compacted to match the surrounding surface. This is the patch that lasts.
Pothole Repair
Same method, sized to the hole. For a scattering of small potholes across a lot we can do a whole round in a day.
Edge Repair and Rebuilding
We rebuild broken edges with fresh base and hot mix, and on clay soils we add shoulder support so the edge has something under it when the ground pulls back in the next dry spell.
Skin Patching and Leveling
For shallow depressions and birdbaths where the base is still firm, a thin leveling course of hot mix restores the grade and gets the water moving again.
Parking Lot Repairs
Drive lanes, dumpster pads, entrance aprons and the strip along the curb where water sits. Property managers can find lot-specific details on our parking lot repair page. Where curbs and gutters are part of the problem, see curb and gutter repair.
03Why Cheap Patches Fail in Central Texas
Most of the patches we replace failed for one of three local reasons.
The base was never fixed. A pothole is a symptom. The water that softened the base is the disease. A patch dropped on top of soft, wet base gets pumped out just like the original surface did. We remove the soft material and put in dry, compacted base every time.
The clay moved. East of I-35, from the Westinghouse Rd corridor out to Hutto and Taylor, Blackland Prairie clay swells after a wet spring and shrinks through a hot summer. A patch that was flush in April can be proud or sunken by September if the base under it was not deep enough to ride out the movement. On these sites we go deeper and compact harder.
Heat baked it. Central Texas sun pulls the light oils out of asphalt. A patch that was not compacted to density has air voids for UV and water to work through, and it ravels out from the edges in a couple of summers. We roll every patch hot, and we recommend sealing the whole surface after repairs so the new and old asphalt age together.
How We Repair Asphalt, Step by Step
Repair Methods Compared
| Method | Right for | Expected life | Our take |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cold patch from a bag | Emergency fill until a real repair | Weeks to a few months | Fine to keep a tire out of a hole. Not a repair. |
| Skin or surface patch | Shallow depressions over firm base | Several years | Good for leveling. Wrong if the base is soft. |
| Full-depth saw cut and replace | Potholes, alligator areas, utility cuts, edges | Matches the surrounding pavement | Our standard. Fixes the cause, not the symptom. |
| Crack routing and sealing | Linear cracks on otherwise sound asphalt | A few years, then redo | Cheap and keeps water out. Do it before it becomes a pothole. |
| Mill and overlay | Widespread surface wear over sound base | Long, comparable to new | When repairs would cover a big share of the lot. See resurfacing. |
06Who Calls Us for Repairs, and Where We Go
Homeowners with a driveway that has one or two bad spots and is otherwise fine. Shop owners and small businesses on University Ave and around Georgetown Square where the entrance takes a beating. HOAs in Sun City and Teravista with private streets that need trench settlements fixed. Property managers with a punch list across several lots in Round Rock, Pflugerville and Cedar Park. Churches and schools patching drive lanes before the year starts.
We repair asphalt throughout Georgetown, including Old Town, Serenada, Berry Creek, Wolf Ranch, Rancho Sienna and the Williams Dr corridor, and across Williamson County: Round Rock, Cedar Park, Leander, Hutto, Pflugerville, Taylor, Liberty Hill, Jarrell, Salado and north Austin. After repairs, a sealcoat and crack-fill schedule through our asphalt maintenance service keeps you from needing us again for a long time.
From first call to finished surface
No mystery and no pressure. You know the scope and the price before a single truck shows up.
Call or text
Reach us at (737) 403-8619 and tell us what you have, a driveway, a parking lot or a private road.
On site measurement
We walk the pavement, measure it, check drainage and base condition and take photos of the problem areas.
Written estimate
You get a clear written estimate with options, usually within a day or two of the visit, free of charge.
The work
Our crew shows up when scheduled, does the job, explains cure times and leaves the site clean.
“As a Realtor serving the Georgetown area, I'm careful about recommending local companies to my clients. TXST Paving has consistently been responsive, professional, and dependable, making the entire process straightforward from the initial conversation through completion.”
“I recently used TXST Paving Company for patching and sealing my driveway. They did a really good job. It makes my customers feel safe getting into my shop. Thank you to the team for working hard even on the holiday!”
“I've used Texas State Paving for the last several years, and each time expectations were met. Great company!”
Asphalt Repair & Patching in Georgetown: your questions answered
Will a patch match the rest of my driveway?
A new hot mix patch is deep black and the old surface is grey, so it will show at first. The patch fades over the first year and the contrast softens. If you want a uniform look right away, sealcoating the whole driveway after the repair blends new and old together and protects both. We can price the repair with and without sealcoat so you can decide.
How many potholes before I should repave instead of patch?
It is less about the count and more about the pattern. A dozen scattered potholes on a firm driveway can be patched. A driveway where alligator cracking covers a quarter or more of the surface, or where the pavement is thin and soft in many spots, is telling you the base has failed and patches will keep coming back. We will show you which one you have on the walk-through.
Can you repair a utility trench that has sunk in my driveway?
Yes, and it is one of the most common repairs we do in older parts of Georgetown. We cut the sunken strip back to sound pavement, remove the loosely backfilled material, compact proper base in lifts and pave it flush with hot mix. Compacting the trench properly is the whole trick. If it is just topped with more asphalt it will settle again.
How long does an asphalt repair take?
Most residential repairs are finished in a few hours to a day, including saw cutting, removal, base and paving. A round of pothole repairs across a commercial lot is usually one day. The patch is ready for cars once it cools, typically the same afternoon or the next morning. We work Monday to Saturday and try to fit smaller repairs in without a long wait.
Why did the last patch fail after one year?
Almost always because the base under it was not replaced, or the patch was not compacted hot. Water that was already in the base kept working, and the new asphalt was pumped out the same way the original was. On clay soils east of I-35, a shallow patch also moves with the ground. Our repairs remove soft base, rebuild it dry and compacted, and roll the hot mix to density.
Work that pairs well with asphalt repair & patching
01Asphalt Paving
New hot mix asphalt for driveways, lots and private roads, built on compacted base that handles Williamson County clay.
Learn more02Commercial Asphalt Paving
Retail lots, office parks, churches and HOA roads paved in phases so your property stays open.
Learn more
03Asphalt Maintenance
Crack sealing, sealcoating and scheduled care that add years to pavement baking under Central Texas sun.
Learn more
Want a straight answer on asphalt repair & patching?
Call or text and we will come out, measure and put a fair price in writing.