Crack Filling & Sealing in Kaufman, TX
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Wright's Paving treats crack repair as serious business, and it's one of the most important services we offer.

Crack filling stops small problems before they become expensive ones. We use heated rubberized asphalt that flows into the crack and bonds with the pavement around it. Once it cools down, it creates a flexible seal that keeps out water, dirt, and everything else that wants to get underneath your surface.

This is especially important in Texas. Our temperature swings and brutal summer heat are tough on asphalt. When water gets into a crack, it doesn't just disappear. It seeps down into the base layers and starts breaking them apart. That's how you end up with potholes and weak spots that eventually require major repairs. Seal the cracks early and you avoid most of that.

How We Handle Crack Repairs

We don't just squeeze some material into a crack and call it done. First, we clean everything out using high-pressure air or heat to get rid of dust, debris, and any loose pieces. If the filler can't bond properly, it won't last.

After the crack is prepped, we heat our crack fill material in a kettle and apply it directly into the cleaned opening. The material flows in, self-levels, and seals the whole thing off. Depending on where the crack is and how much traffic it sees, we might shape the seal into a wider band for extra durability. On busy commercial lots, we sometimes route the cracks first—cutting a clean channel that gives the filler better grip and more room to do its job.

We pick the right material and method for your specific situation. Standard rubberized asphalt works great in most cases, but some surfaces need fiber-reinforced or more flexible options that handle movement better.

Different Cracks Need Different Approaches

Asphalt cracks come in all shapes and sizes. We've dealt with everything from long straight lines to those spiderweb patterns that spread across a section. Each type tells us something different about what's happening underneath, but they all need attention.

• Longitudinal and Transverse Cracking: Straight lines running with or across your pavement, usually from shrinkage or poor joints. Sealing these stops them from getting wider.
• Edge Cracking: Forms along the outer edges, often because of drainage issues or weak support along the sides. Sealing helps contain the damage.
• Fatigue (Alligator) Cracking: Looks like alligator skin and means the pavement has failed underneath. We can't fix this with filler alone—it needs a patch or overlay.
• Slippage and Block Cracking: Points to bonding problems or issues with the asphalt mix itself. Usually requires more than just crack filling.

Regardless of the type of cracks you see, you need to do something about them. The fix might be simple or it might be more involved, but waiting always makes it worse and more expensive.

When Should You Get Cracks Sealed?

Every two to three years is a good rule of thumb, or whenever you notice new cracks showing up. If you're already staying on top of basic asphalt maintenance, crack sealing should be part of your routine. It costs way less than resurfacing or replacement, and it keeps your pavement looking clean and professional.

Spring and summer work best for this kind of repair. Warm weather helps the material bond better and cure faster. We can also work around your schedule if you're running a business, scheduling during off hours or slow periods so we're not in your way.

Don't wait for those small cracks to become big problems. Contact us today at (214) 466-3294 and we'll get them taken care of before they turn into something worse.