Seamless repairs, blended with heat.
Infrared heating that softens damaged asphalt so it can be reworked, blended with fresh material and compacted into a seamless patch with no cold joint.
- Method: Infrared heat, rake, add mix, compact
- Joint: Fused, with no cold seam
- Best for: Shallow damage on a sound base
What it is, and why it matters.
Infrared repair uses a heater to warm the damaged pavement to a workable temperature without burning it. The softened asphalt is raked, new hot-mix is added and the whole patch is blended and compacted. Because the new and old asphalt fuse together, there is no cut line for water to find.
It works well for small areas such as potholes, utility cuts, birdbaths and edges in driveways and lots, and it avoids the saw cut and the cold joint of a traditional patch. In the Nashville area we use it when the base is sound and the damage is shallow, and we use traditional full-depth methods when the base has failed.
Four things done right.
Seamless joint
No cut line for water to enter.
Blends with old asphalt
Color and surface match closely.
Fast repair
Quick for small areas.
Less waste
Reuses the existing asphalt.
From first visit to infrared asphalt repair.
- 01
Evaluate
We confirm the base is sound.
- 02
Heat
Infrared warms the pavement evenly.
- 03
Rework and add mix
Asphalt raked and refreshed.
- 04
Compact
Rolled flush and left to cool.
Infrared Asphalt Repair across Tennessee.
We do this work in 56 cities, from downtown Nashville to Memphis, Knoxville, Chattanooga and the Tri-Cities.
Infrared Asphalt Repair: common questions
Is infrared repair as strong as a cut-out patch?
For shallow damage on a sound base, yes, and the fused joint is often better. For deep or base failures, a full-depth patch is the right fix.
Does infrared work in cold weather?
It can extend the repair season somewhat, but very cold or wet conditions still limit asphalt work. We tell you what is practical.
How do I get a price for infrared asphalt repair?
Fill in the form or call 615-209-7643. We schedule a free site visit, measure, check drainage and the existing pavement and send a written proposal that lists exactly what is included.
Ready to talk about infrared asphalt repair?
A free site visit and a written price. A real person calls back, usually the same day.