Asphalt Repair

For over 30 years, Riley’s Asphalt, a family-owned and operated business in Castle Rock, has been the trusted choice for expert asphalt patching. We understand the unique challenges Colorado’s climate presents and use industry-leading techniques and materials to ensure long-lasting repairs that enhance the safety and value of your driveway.

Castle Rock’s freeze-thaw cycles are notorious for wreaking havoc on asphalt. Potholes form when moisture beneath the asphalt freezes and expands, creating cracks that crumble under traffic. Left unchecked, these potholes can damage your car, pose safety hazards, and worsen over time, leading to costly repairs. Cracks, too, are warning signs not to be ignored. They allow water to seep in, further exacerbating damage during freeze-thaw cycles.

Castle Rock’s freeze-thaw cycles demand repairs that last. We assess the damage to determine if it’s surface-level or caused by base failure underneath. Many potholes and sunken areas start with settling or voids in the base layer. When we find base problems, we excavate to stable soil, recompact with proper aggregate, and then install new asphalt. Surface-only repairs on failed bases just return within months.

We use different approaches depending on what’s failing:

• Potholes: Full-depth patching with base inspection and repair when needed
• Alligator cracking: Remove failed section, address underlying base issues, install new asphalt
• Edge damage: Saw-cut clean edges, excavate to stable base, proper compaction
• Sunken areas: Determine cause of settling, repair base if necessary, restore grade
• Linear cracking: Route and seal narrow cracks, saw-cut and patch wider failures

Not every damaged driveway or parking lot needs complete replacement. We assess the extent of damage, the age of the existing asphalt, and the condition of the base to recommend the most cost-effective solution.

Asphalt repair typically makes sense when:

• Damage is isolated to specific areas (less than 30% of total surface)
• The existing asphalt is less than 12-15 years old
• The base is stable with no widespread settling
• You’re planning to sealcoat after repairs to protect the entire surface

Replacement usually makes more sense when:

• Damage covers more than 30-40% of the surface area
• The asphalt is 15+ years old with widespread oxidation
• Base failure is occurring across multiple areas
• Drainage issues are causing repeated damage in the same spots

We’ll inspect your pavement and give you an honest assessment of both options with pricing for each. Some property managers choose strategic repairs to extend pavement life 3-5 more years before budgeting for full replacement. Others decide replacement makes more financial sense than ongoing repair costs.

Riley’s Asphalt provides straightforward assessments of asphalt damage across Castle Rock and Douglas County. We’ll evaluate your pavement, explain what’s causing the damage, and recommend repair or replacement based on what makes the most sense for your situation and budget.
No pressure, no upselling, just honest advice backed by over 30 years serving the Castle Rock area.