🕳️ Pothole Repair: What Causes Them and How to Fix Them Fast
- peter
- 3 days ago
- 2 min read
Protect your pavement and your property with timely, professional repairs.
Few pavement problems are as frustrating—and as dangerous—as potholes. Whether they’re in a driveway, a shopping center parking lot, or an HOA road, potholes create liability risks, damage vehicles, and reduce the lifespan of your asphalt surface.
At Tibbs Paving, we specialize in fast, durable pothole repairs for commercial properties, residential communities, and municipalities across Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic. Here's what every property owner and manager should know.
⚠️ What Causes Potholes?
Potholes form when water infiltrates small cracks in the asphalt and reaches the base layer. As temperatures drop, the water freezes, expands, and pushes the pavement upward. When the ice melts, the pavement contracts, leaving a gap. With repeated traffic, the surface collapses—creating a pothole.
Common pothole triggers:
Freeze-thaw cycles
Heavy traffic and poor drainage
Neglected cracks or surface wear
Aging pavement
💡 Early intervention is the key to stopping potholes before they spread.
🛠️ How Tibbs Paving Repairs Potholes
We offer several repair methods depending on the size, location, and condition of your pavement:
✅ Cold Patch Repair (Temporary)
Used during colder months or for emergency fixes
Fast and cost-effective but not as durable as other methods
✅ Infrared Asphalt Repair
Heats and softens existing asphalt
Bonds seamlessly with new material
Ideal for seamless, eco-friendly, long-lasting repairs
✅ Full-Depth Patching
Removes and replaces the damaged section of asphalt
Best for large, deep, or recurring potholes
Includes base layer repair if needed
Our team evaluates your pavement to determine the most effective solution for long-term performance.
🏢 Why Timely Pothole Repair Matters
Potholes don’t just look bad—they cause real problems:
Vehicle damage & trip hazards (especially in parking lots and drive lanes)
Water damage from continued infiltration
Larger repair costs if ignored
Liability risks for property owners and HOAs
By addressing potholes quickly, you’ll extend the life of your pavement and protect your investment.
🏗️ Why Choose Tibbs Paving?
With over 25 years of experience, Tibbs Paving is a trusted partner for commercial, residential, and municipal paving and maintenance. We offer:
Rapid-response pothole repair
Infrared patching technology
Long-term maintenance planning
Crack filling, sealcoating & resurfacing
Clear, honest estimates and on-time service
We serve clients throughout Northern Virginia and the DMV area, delivering solutions that last.
📞 Don’t Let Potholes Spread
Have a pothole that needs repair? Don’t wait for it to get worse. Let Tibbs Paving assess your pavement and recommend the right fix.
👉 Contact us today for a free evaluation or emergency repair service.