
Stop cracks from becoming potholes. Professional hot-pour crack filling seals gaps before Michigan's freeze-thaw cycles turn small problems into expensive repairs.
Every crack in your asphalt is an invitation for water to get underneath the surface — and in Michigan, that water freezes, expands, and turns small cracks into big ones almost overnight. Left untreated, a hairline crack this spring becomes a pothole by next spring. Crack filling is the single most important preventive maintenance step you can take to protect your pavement investment, and it costs a fraction of what repairs or repaving will run if you wait too long.
PrideShield uses commercial-grade hot-pour rubberized crack sealant that bonds directly to the asphalt walls inside the crack. Unlike cold-pour products you find at hardware stores, hot-pour material remains flexible through Michigan's extreme temperature swings — expanding in summer heat and contracting in winter cold without losing adhesion. This flexibility is critical in a climate where temperatures can swing 50 degrees in a single week.
We recommend crack filling as a standalone service or as the essential first step before sealcoating. Our crews service residential driveways and commercial lots throughout Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Livonia, Dearborn, and all surrounding communities. Whether you have a few cracks forming on your driveway or a commercial lot with widespread cracking, PrideShield has the equipment and expertise to stop the damage before it spreads.
We inspect every crack on your surface, measure the scope of work, and provide a clear written estimate. For sealcoating projects, crack filling is included in the prep quote.
We clean out all debris, vegetation, and loose material from each crack using compressed air and wire brushes. Wider cracks are routed to create a clean reservoir for the filler.
Commercial-grade rubberized crack sealant is heated to 380 degrees and applied directly into each crack using a precision pour pot. The material bonds to the crack walls and creates a waterproof, flexible seal.
Crack filling involves routing and filling non-working cracks (cracks that are not actively moving) with rubberized material. Crack sealing is used on working cracks and involves a more specialized process. We assess your cracks during the free estimate and use the appropriate method for each one.
Always. Sealcoating seals the surface but does not fill existing cracks. If you sealcoat over unfilled cracks, they will continue to expand underneath. Crack filling first and then sealcoating on top gives you the most complete and longest-lasting protection.
Yes. We can fill cracks up to about 1.5 inches wide with hot-pour material. For larger gaps and small potholes, we use asphalt patching material to rebuild the surface before sealing. We will identify the right approach during your free assessment.
We smooth the filled cracks flush with the surrounding pavement for a clean appearance. The material sets within minutes and is ready for traffic within an hour in most conditions.
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