Pothole patching, overlay resurfacing, and full replacement for driveways and parking lots. A proper repair can extend pavement life by 15+ years at a fraction of full replacement cost.
Calgary's climate is hard on asphalt. Freeze-thaw cycles open cracks. Water infiltrates the base. UV exposure dries the binder. Left unaddressed, minor surface damage escalates into potholes, base failure, and costly full replacement. Tiger Paving provides asphalt repair and resurfacing services for driveways, parking lots, and commercial surfaces across Calgary and Southern Alberta.
Not every damaged surface needs to be torn up and repaved. In many cases, an overlay or targeted repair extends the functional life of your pavement by 15 years or more at a fraction of full replacement cost.
Potholes form when water penetrates cracks, freezes, and expands the underlying base material. We cut out the failed section, restore the base, and install new asphalt that bonds cleanly to the surrounding surface. This prevents the pothole from recurring in the same spot.
Individual cracks wider than a quarter-inch are routed and filled with rubberized hot-pour sealant. This prevents water from reaching the base layer and is the most cost-effective maintenance action a property owner can perform. We also offer standalone crack filling as a preventive service.
The interconnected cracking pattern known as "alligator cracking" indicates base failure beneath the surface. Patching alone won't fix it — the failed section must be cut out, the base rebuilt, and new asphalt installed. We assess the extent and give you an honest recommendation on whether spot repair or full resurfacing is the better investment.
When the existing asphalt and base are structurally sound but the surface is worn, an asphalt overlay adds a new 1.5 to 2-inch layer directly over the old surface. This is faster and less expensive than full removal and provides a like-new driving surface.
When base failure is widespread or the existing surface has deteriorated beyond overlay viability, we remove the old asphalt, rebuild the base to spec, and install new pavement. This is a full new installation on your existing property footprint.
The right repair depends on the type and extent of the damage — not just what's visible on the surface.
→ Crack filling. Cost-effective, quick, preventive.
→ Cut-and-patch. Targets the failure without disturbing the rest.
→ Overlay resurfacing. New surface layer over existing asphalt.
→ Base failure. Requires removal and rebuild of the affected area.
Tiger Paving provides an honest assessment every time. If crack filling will solve the problem, we'll tell you. We don't upsell work you don't need.
Overlay resurfacing typically costs 40 to 60% less than full removal and repaving. For residential driveways, overlay resurfacing generally ranges from $4 to $8 per square foot. Commercial projects are quoted on a case-by-case basis.
Tiger Paving provides a detailed written estimate before any work begins — no hidden fees, no deposit.
If the existing asphalt and base are structurally sound, yes. An overlay resurface adds 1.5–2 inches of new asphalt over the old surface. If there's significant base failure, we'll recommend removal and rebuild instead.
A properly executed overlay can last 15+ years when combined with regular sealcoating and crack maintenance.
It depends on the extent of the damage. A few isolated potholes in otherwise solid pavement? Patching is the right call. Widespread cracking and settling? A full resurface or replacement is more cost-effective long-term. We'll give you an honest recommendation.
Most repairs are best done between May and October when temperatures support proper asphalt curing. Emergency pothole patching can sometimes be done outside this window using cold-mix asphalt.
Yes. We provide repair and resurfacing services for both residential driveways and commercial parking lots throughout Calgary and Southern Alberta.