Pothole Repair in Fayetteville, NC
A pothole starts as a crack, takes on water, and loses its base underneath. Every car that drops into it knocks out a little more. Left alone, it gets wider and deeper with every rainstorm.
Potholes on private property are the owner’s job to fix, whether that’s a home driveway, a small business lot, a church lot, or a private road shared by a few houses.
Patches that hold
The fix that lasts is cutting the pothole out to solid asphalt with straight edges, digging out the wet and broken material, compacting the base, and filling it with hot mix asphalt that’s rolled tight. The edges get sealed so water can’t start the cycle again.
Throwing bagged cold patch in a wet hole and driving over it is cheaper today, but it often pops back out within weeks.
Potholes we fix
- Home driveways and shared driveways
- Small business, office, and church parking lots
- Apartment and townhouse lots
- Private roads and gravel-to-asphalt transitions
- Dumpster pads and loading areas that take heavy trucks
Potholes on public streets
Potholes in a city street or a state road aren’t fixed by a private contractor. Inside Fayetteville, report city street potholes to the City. On state-maintained roads, report them to NCDOT. See our licensing and permit resources page for links.
Potholes, cracks, or a crumbling driveway?
Call for a free estimate. No obligation, and you’ll talk to someone local.
Pothole Repair: common questions
Can you fix a pothole in the rain?
Not well. Hot asphalt needs a dry hole to bond, so repairs are scheduled for dry weather. If a pothole is dangerous in the meantime, a temporary cold patch can buy some time.
Is there a minimum job size?
Many crews have a minimum because of the cost of bringing out equipment and hot asphalt. If you only have one small pothole, ask whether it makes sense to fix other trouble spots in the same trip.
Who fixes potholes on my street?
If the street is public, the City of Fayetteville or NCDOT is responsible, depending on who maintains the road. If it’s a private road or your driveway, it’s up to the owner or HOA.
Serving Fayetteville and nearby towns
Pothole Repair is available throughout Fayetteville and the surrounding area. Find your town for local details.