There are several factors to consider when asphalt patching becomes a consideration. Some of these may be: location of distressed areas, volume and weight of traffic, water intrusion from cracks, gutter downspouts, hydrostatic pressure as well as public safety.

The options available for repair range from complete removal of the affected asphalt and rock base typically caused by saturation to simply applying a secondary overlay, like a band-aid over a cut.

The quality of the repair often, but not always, corresponds to the investment made; the more labor and material intensive a job; is the higher the expense.