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    PAVING OUR WAY TO PERFECTION. EACH AND EVERY TIME.

    Mid-State Paving & Sealcoating is a reliable, affordable paving contractor serving central Tennessee. We are dedicated to setting the standard in the asphalt industry with our commitment to delivering the quality and satisfaction that our clients deserve. As a family owned and operated business with over 30 years of experience, we provide complete residential and commercial services, including asphalt paving, sealcoating, maintenance, and preservation services, as well as rock or asphalt millings. From a small driveway to a large parking lot, Mid-State Paving & Sealcoating does it all, does it well, and does it cost effectively.
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    Driveway Repair Franklin

    Tips & Tricks for Driveway Repair

    A great driveway provides homeowners with a strong and reliable place to drive and park their vehicles. However, issues with driveways may quickly spread across the surface and trigger a multitude of complications that can be hard to manage. Thankfully, homeowners can perform a few simple driveway repair tips to ensure that it stays as strong as possible years after installation.

    And while many of the following repair techniques can be utilized in a DIY fashion, some will require professional help. In fact, we at Mid-State Paving & Sealcoating suggest getting professional help whenever you need to perform any of these repairs. Doing so will help to minimize any possible problems you might have experienced and keep your driveway strong.

    Repair with Patching

    If you have not protected your driveway with the necessary asphalt coating, it may be overdue for repair. Patching is a simple alternative to the more precise repair methods, such as liquid crack-fillers. Patches are applied directly to the cracked area and cover it up. The simplicity of this repair method makes it a popular choice for many homeowners because it requires so little work to do properly. Just as importantly, it can quickly hide a crack and keep it from spreading.

    For example, homeowners can take a simple patch and apply it directly to a crack to seal it up. These patches typically last for a year or two and provide the kind of protection that is easy to maintain and use as an amateur. However, there are a few problems with this type of application that make it less appealing to many homeowners, particularly issues with its longevity.

    Simply put, a patch may last for years but doesn’t, ultimately, fix the crack over which it sits. As a result, when the patch wears down, the crack will still be there and could start growing bigger and bigger. Therefore, patches should only be used as a temporary repair for cracks and not as a permanent one. Otherwise, you’re likely going to end up adding multiple patches throughout the life of your driveway. Just as importantly, they should still be applied by professionals instead of amateurs to provide the best possible seal on the patch.

    Repair with Crack Fillers

    Small cracks on a driveway can quickly spread across the surface and trigger a wide array of issues. For example, a little bit of alligator cracking can quickly become a widespread issue, one that threatens the integrity and safety of your driveway. Thankfully, small cracks can be easily repaired before they become big to prevent more significant driveway structure issues.

    For example, a good liquid crack-filler will easily enter the crack, take up space inside of it, and slowly dry to provide extra structure to the driveway. In this way, the crack will be stabilized and will not expand beyond its starting size. Try to apply this type of liquid filler in all of your driveway’s cracks or contact a professional to help you out here.

    Most of the time, you can find this type of filler pretty cheaply at most hardware stores. For example, a typical container costs about $10 to $20. This investment is a wise one if you know that you have experience with pavement repair or have used such liquid fillers in the past. Make sure to use only as much as is necessary for each crack to avoid waste.

    Expert Help is Essential

    Although many of these repair techniques can be done by amateurs, professional repairs are typically the best idea in this situation. Simply put, professional driveway repair will fix your paving quickly, efficiently, and accurately. Just a few of the many benefits that you can anticipate when getting professional pavement repairs include:

    • Minimized Mistakes – Unless you have a few years of experience working with high-quality asphalt repairs, there’s a good chance you could make mistakes with this process. If you do, the cost to fix these issues may have been more than you’d have paid if you just got initial repairs.
    • Cheaper Cost – Though you might think DIY repairs are cheaper than professional ones, the potential for mistakes or damage to the driveway negates this benefit. Professional repairs ensure that your driveway is strong and resilient for years to come.
    • Multiple Implemented Techniques – While you might feel comfortable with one type of driveway and paving repair method, you may not feel so strong with another. However, professionals fully understand all of these repair techniques and will utilize them as needed.
    • Insured Repairs – When you try to repair your driveway on your own, you’re taking a huge risk. Simply put, your insurance isn’t going to cover any botched repairs and you’ll be in the lurch for payment. Thankfully, professional repair experts have insurance that will cover any mistakes that they could potentially make.

    Perhaps the biggest benefit of professional pavement repair is the peace of mind you’ll receive. Simply put, you’ll ultimately feel better about your repairs because you’ll know that an expert did them for you. In this way, you can avoid fretting over your DIY repairs and potentially doing more work that could damage your driveway.

    Simply trust a professional and you can rest easy. These experts will come to your home, check out your needs, and identify any issues that may plague your driveway. Then, they will implement the kind of repairs that you need to keep your driveway strong, safe, and free from any imperfections like cracks, potholes, and more persistent issues.

    Professional Recommendations Are Available

    As you can see, DIY driveway repairs provide many benefits that make them a great choice for a large number of homeowners. However, the complex nature of some of these repairs — particularly ones that require working with the structure of the pavement — dictates that you work with a professional, instead of on your own, to get the best possible results with these repairs.

    So if you are interested in keeping your driveway strong and safe from damage, please don’t hesitate to contact us at Mid-State Paving & Sealcoating to learn more. Our experts fully understand how to implement these simple repair methods and can utilize them to fix any minor to major issues with your driveway. In this way, you can extend its lifetime before it becomes necessary to install a new one.

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