Crack assessment
Our team separates cracks that can be sealed from areas where the pavement has already failed and needs repair.
CRACK SEALING / ASPHALT MAINTENANCE
Crack sealing. Keep the rain out of the base.
Small cracks are where most pavement failures start. Our team seals them before water reaches the base and turns a crack into a pothole.
CoverageLA / MS / AL / FL / Texas Gulf CoastHome baseBased in Prairieville, LouisianaOur team50+ years combined experienceExplore
01 / WHY IT MATTERS
A crack is an open door for water.
Once a crack opens, every rain sends water through the asphalt and into the base below. Wet base material loses strength, traffic pushes the surface down, and the crack spreads into a web of alligator cracking and, eventually, a pothole. In a region with heavy rainfall and wet ground, that cycle can move quickly.
Crack sealing fills and seals those openings with a flexible material so water stays on top of the pavement and runs off to the drains. It is one of the lowest-cost ways to slow pavement deterioration, and it is usually the first step before sealcoating.
02 / WHAT’S INCLUDED
What our team handles.
Every proposal is written for the property. Typical scope items include:
Cleaning the cracks
Debris and vegetation are cleared out so the sealant bonds to clean pavement.
Sealant application
Cracks are filled with a flexible sealant suited to the crack width and the way the pavement moves.
Edge and joint sealing
Joints along curbs, concrete aprons and patch edges, where water often gets in first.
Repair referrals in the same scope
Where cracking has turned into failure, the proposal lists the repair separately so you can see the difference.
03 / GULF COAST CONDITIONS
Wet ground and hot pavement both work against cracks.
Pavement here expands in summer heat and gets soaked by heavy rain, sometimes on the same day. Soft, wet soils under a lot give less support when water gets into the base. Sealing cracks before hurricane season and before the wettest months keeps more water out when it matters most. Our team schedules crack sealing for dry pavement and plans the work around traffic.
Our team brings a combination of 50+ years of experience to that planning.
04 / THE PROCESS
How the work moves.
Map the cracking.
Walk the property and note where cracks are sealable and where repair is needed.
Define the work.
A written proposal that separates crack sealing from repairs and sealcoat.
Clean and seal.
Clean each crack and apply sealant in a dry window, section by section.
Plan what is next.
Notes on sealcoating, striping or repairs to consider in the next budget cycle.
05 / WHO IT’S FOR
Built for managed properties.
Helping property managers with thousands of properties across the Gulf Coast.
Property managers with several lots
A low-cost line item that can be planned across a portfolio each year.
HOAs and private roads
Community streets and shared parking where small cracks are still small.
Retail, office and industrial lots
Drive lanes and parking fields where water damage would mean bigger repairs and closures later.
Managing several properties? For property managers
BEFORE THE WORK
Clear answers.
A defined scope.
Is crack sealing the same as crack filling?
The terms are often used loosely. What matters is that the material and method suit the crack and the pavement. Our team explains the approach in the proposal.
Can every crack be sealed?
No. Wide networks of alligator cracking usually mean the base has failed, and sealing will not hold. Those areas need repair, and our team will say so.
Should crack sealing come before sealcoating?
Yes. Open cracks are sealed first so the sealcoat is not laid over a path for water.
How disruptive is it?
Crack sealing is usually less disruptive than paving or sealcoating. Areas can be worked in sections with short closures.
START WITH THE PROPERTY
Put the right plan
under your pavement.
Tell our team about the property. Photos, an approximate size and your timing help us define the work.
- 01Share the property. Address, property type and what needs to change.
- 02Review the conditions. Our team reviews access, pavement condition, drainage and use.
- 03Define the scope. A clear written proposal with preparation, materials and work limits.
BEGIN A CONVERSATION
Request an Estimate
Start with the site. Our team will review the scope.