Asphalt Parking Lot Repair in Southeast Michigan
D&J Contracting repairs commercial parking lots across Macomb County and Metro Detroit. Potholes, surface failures, drainage issues — we handle it all with 38+ years of field experience.
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Signs Your Parking Lot Needs Repair Now
Commercial parking lots absorb thousands of vehicle passes per week. That traffic stress, combined with Michigan's freeze-thaw cycles, creates predictable damage patterns. The key is catching them before they become major.
Act now if you see:
- Potholes — any size, any location
- Cracks wider than 1/4 inch or spreading across the surface
- Standing water after rain (drainage failure accelerates damage)
- Surface heaving or depression near drains or curb lines
- Alligator cracking (interconnected pattern indicating base failure)
- Faded, brittle surface with loose aggregate (oxidized asphalt)
- Uneven transitions at entrances, speed bumps, or building thresholds
The longer you wait, the larger the affected area grows. A pothole that costs $400 to repair today can grow into a $4,000 base repair if left through winter.
What We Repair on Commercial Parking Lots
Pothole Filling — We remove damaged material, address the base as needed, and install fresh compacted hot-mix asphalt. Potholes repaired properly stay repaired.
Asphalt Patching — Saw-cut removal of failed sections with clean edges and fresh asphalt installation. The right approach for structurally failed areas that need full-depth attention.
Infrared Repair — Heat-softened repair for seamless, joint-free patches. Ideal for utility cuts and areas where a smooth finished appearance is important.
Surface Crack Filling — Hot-pour rubberized filler seals working and non-working cracks before water damage spreads. Often paired with sealcoating for maximum protection.
Drainage & Catch Basin Repair — Sunken structures and drainage failures accelerate surrounding pavement damage. We repair catch basins and restore proper drainage slope.
Edge & Curb Repair — Asphalt edges deteriorate faster than center areas. We rebuild edges that have cracked away from curbs or bases, restoring structural continuity.
How D&J Approaches Parking Lot Repair
Every commercial parking lot repair starts with a thorough site assessment. We don't price jobs over the phone because the most important variable — base condition — can only be evaluated in person. Here's our process:
- Site Walk — We inspect the entire lot, noting damage types, locations, and severity. We check drainage, catch basins, and edge conditions.
- Honest Assessment — We tell you what needs repair now, what can wait, and whether any areas are better candidates for replacement than repair.
- Written Estimate — A detailed quote with scope, methods, and materials. No surprises.
- Professional Execution — Our own crews perform the work — we don't subcontract. MDOT-prequalified teams with commercial equipment.
- Site Cleanup — We remove all debris and leave your property clean and operational.
"Property managers call us constantly because their last contractor patched potholes with cold pour out of a bag and charged commercial rates for it. That stuff doesn't work — it lasts maybe one season in Michigan. We use hot-mix asphalt and commercial equipment on every job, small or large. That's the difference between a patch that lasts 15 years and one that fails before winter."
— David Koback, Owner, D&J Contracting, Inc.
Proudly Serving Macomb County and Metro Detroit
D&J Contracting has served commercial clients across Southeast Michigan since 1988. Our crews operate throughout Macomb County and the greater Metro Detroit region, including Clinton Township, Sterling Heights, Warren, Roseville, St. Clair Shores, Eastpointe, Fraser, Mount Clemens, and surrounding communities.
All work is performed by our own MDOT-prequalified crews. We never subcontract.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does parking lot pothole repair take?
Most commercial pothole repairs are completed the same day. Larger patching jobs involving multiple areas may take one to two days. We schedule to minimize disruption to your tenants and customers.
Can you repair only part of a parking lot?
Absolutely. Targeted repairs — patching individual potholes or isolated failed sections — are standard commercial practice. We assess the whole lot but only quote what actually needs attention.
How soon can vehicles use a repaired area?
Hot-mix asphalt repairs are typically ready for light vehicle traffic within a few hours after completion. We advise on specific timing based on temperature and the type of repair performed.
What causes parking lot potholes?
Potholes form when water enters cracks in the surface, weakens the base layer, and then freezes. The expansion and contraction through freeze-thaw cycles breaks the asphalt apart. Michigan's climate makes this especially common. Sealing cracks and sealcoating the surface prevents most pothole formation.
Is it better to repair or resurface a damaged parking lot?
If damage is confined to less than 25-30% of the surface and the base is sound, targeted repairs are the right call. Widespread base failure or damage across most of the lot may make milling and overlay or full replacement the more cost-effective option. We give you an honest recommendation after a site walk.
Do you repair striping after patching?
Yes. If patching removes or covers existing striping, we include re-striping of those areas in our scope of work. For lots that need comprehensive line refreshing, we can combine the repair and striping as a single project.
Do you provide before and after documentation?
Yes. We document repair locations and completed work for property managers and facilities teams. This is especially useful for multi-site portfolios and insurance or maintenance records.
Need Asphalt Parking Lot Repair?
D&J Contracting is Southeast Michigan’s trusted commercial contractor. We respond to estimate requests within one business day and provide written quotes at no cost.
Call (586) 954-0008 or request an estimate online.