Before You Grab That Shovel: Assess the Damage
Trabuco Canyon homeowners, let us talk about your Asphalt. You have a crack or a Pothole, and you are wondering if you can fix it yourself. This is a good thought. But before you go to the hardware store, you need to figure out what kind of Asphalt damage you are actually dealing with. Not all Asphalt problems are the same, and knowing the difference will save you effort and trouble.
First, look at the size and depth of the Asphalt damage. Are we talking about a small, isolated Pothole, maybe one or two feet across, or is your Asphalt driveway starting to look like alligator skin with many Cracks everywhere? Small, individual Cracks under one inch wide and Potholes are often good candidates for a DIY Cold Patch. If it is just surface-level Asphalt damage, you might even be able to use a pour-in Crack Filler.
But if you are seeing widespread Cracking, especially that