Commercial · Lakewood, CO
Cracks in a parking lot spread fast once water gets into the asphalt and base. Apex Asphalt Lakewood provides professional crack sealing in Lakewood to slow deterioration, reduce potholes, and stretch pavement life.
Good crack sealing starts with prep and base protection, not just filling a line. We route or wire-brush cracks as needed, blow out debris with high-pressure air, and heat-dry damp edges so the sealant bonds. For alligator cracking or failed areas that move under traffic, we recommend sawcut and remove-and-replace instead of band-aids. Keeping water out of the aggregate base and subgrade is the goal, because base saturation leads to pumping, settlement, and bigger repairs.
Front Range conditions are hard on asphalt, with freeze-thaw cycles, deicing salts, and strong UV that dries binder and opens joints. We match the crack type to the right material, using hot-pour rubberized crack sealant (ASTM D6690) for working cracks and compatible cold-pour materials for tight, non-working cracks where appropriate. Typical crack widths we treat run from hairline up to 1 inch, with routing for wider, irregular openings to create a clean reservoir. We finish with a neat overband where it makes sense for durability and plow resistance, and we keep sealant off concrete walks, curb, and striping areas that need to stay crisp.
Lakewood owners and property managers choose us because we are licensed and insured and we treat crack sealing like pavement maintenance, not a quick cosmetic. Crews show up with commercial hot-melt kettles, heat lances, wire wheels, and crack routing equipment so the sealant adheres instead of peeling out. You get straightforward recommendations on what should be sealed now versus what should be patched or replaced, along with traffic-control planning to keep tenants and customers moving. Since 2019, we have focused on clean work zones, clear communication, and scheduling that respects business hours and weekend needs.
Before we leave, we walk the lot with you and verify the cracks are filled to the proper level with no soft spots, tracking, or missed sections. You receive a written scope that lists materials used, the areas addressed, and cure-time guidance, plus maintenance suggestions like when to schedule sealcoating and where drainage improvements could reduce future cracking. We also note trip hazards, raveling edges, and ponding areas so you can plan repairs in phases and protect your budget. The result is a tighter pavement surface that sheds water better and buys time before larger capital work is needed.
Yes. We provide a free written estimate that lists the scope, materials (hot-mix asphalt, tack coat, crack sealant, sealcoat), and an expected schedule.
Light foot traffic is often possible the same day, and vehicle traffic is typically allowed after the asphalt cools and gains initial stability. We give site-specific guidance based on thickness, temperature, and turning movements.
Often, yes. We can do targeted repairs like saw-cut remove and replace, full-depth patching, or infrared patching, then blend the repairs into a maintenance plan such as crack filling and sealcoating.
Yes. We can restripe after paving or sealcoating, including stall lines, fire lanes, directional arrows, and accessible markings, based on your layout and requirements.
Prep typically includes demolition or milling if needed, grading for drainage, compacting aggregate base, addressing soft spots, applying tack coat where new asphalt meets existing pavement, and compacting hot-mix with vibratory rollers for density.
Crack sealing is one of the most cost-effective ways to protect asphalt parking lots from water intrusion and freeze-thaw damage. When cracks stay open, water reaches the aggregate base, softens subgrade soils, and accelerates potholes, rutting, and alligator cracking. A properly prepared crack, filled with the correct sealant, helps the pavement flex with temperature swings and reduces the rate of deterioration.
Effective crack sealing starts with identifying crack types. Long, meandering cracks and transverse cracks are often working cracks that expand and contract, so they perform best with hot-applied rubberized crack sealant meeting ASTM D6690. We clean with wire brushing and high-pressure air, then use a heat lance to remove moisture and warm the asphalt edges for better bonding. For wide or irregular cracks, routing creates a uniform reservoir so the sealant can move without tearing out.
Not every defect should be sealed. Alligator cracking, soft areas, and settled sections usually indicate base failure and need full-depth patching or remove-and-replace, otherwise cracks will reflect back through quickly. We will point out where crack sealing is appropriate, where infrared repair or sawcut patching makes sense, and how sealcoating can be timed after crack sealant cures to protect the surface from oxidation and UV.
If you manage a retail center, HOA, industrial yard, or office property, crack sealing is a smart annual or biannual maintenance item. It helps preserve striping layout, improves appearance, and reduces the chance of water-related failures that lead to bigger repairs. Request a free written estimate and we will build a practical plan based on traffic load, drainage, and the current condition of your asphalt.
Call now or send a request and we will reach out within one business day to schedule your free, no-obligation estimate in Lakewood. We assess the project, review the details, and give you a written quote before any work starts, so you know exactly what to expect.
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