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Repair Your Asphalt Apron On Your Driveway

When the entry to your garage at the top of your driveway begins to sink and become depressed, this problem is known as a sunken apron. Much like settlements and other types of asphalt damage, a sunken apron detracts from the overall beauty of your home and poses a liability.

At J&W Asphalt, we use infrared repair technology to quickly and permanently repair unsightly sunken apron problems. With nearly 50 years of asphalt paving repair experience in the Twin Cities area, our contractors can easily create a beautiful, newly repaired garage apron in a short time. Read our reviews here for proof!

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J&W’s Sunken Apron Repair: How Does It Work?

Our sunken apron repairs will eliminate the driveway bump in front of your garage, making the top of your driveway look new again! The new asphalt will completely blend in, bonding thermally to the existing asphalt areas around it.

Infrared repair is a simple process that leads to a lasting repair and allows us to reclaim the existing asphalt. Our experts use infrared rays to heat the damaged asphalt surface, creating a thermal bond that leaves your asphalt with a seamless and beautiful repair with absolutely no cut lines.

Infrared Repair Benefits

  • Seamless
  • No cut lines
  • No water intrusion points

The new asphalt will not shift or move from the surrounding asphalt. This returns your pavement to its original appearance, removing unsightly blemishes. J&W’s experts make sure to restore your garage apron to its proper grade and slope. 

This repair will extend all the way across the top of your driveway for a beautiful new look. See our work here!

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Seamless Sunken Apron Repairs

J&W AsphaltTwin Cities’ Largest Residential Paving & Repair Contractor

With decades of experience, J&W Asphalt provides fast, effective solutions for sunken aprons. Trust us to enhance your driveway’s look and function, blending new asphalt perfectly with the old.

J&W AsphaltHands-On, Motivated Supervisors

Dedicated supervisors and skilled crews make J&W Asphalt the go-to for sunken apron repair. We blend new asphalt seamlessly, restoring beauty and safety under meticulous, expert guidance.

J&W AsphaltNearly 50 Years of Asphalt Driveway Apron Repair

Using advanced infrared technology, J&W Asphalt eliminates bumps and dips caused by sunken aprons. Our five decades of expertise ensure flawless, long-lasting results every time.

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At J&W, we pride ourselves on building strong relationships with those we serve. We are the only Twin Cities contractor to offer sunken apron driveway repair on individual homeowner driveways, and we love what we do! 

To schedule service, call us at 952-894-9078 or connect with us online.

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Go Deeper: How Do Sunken Aprons Occur?

Over time, Minnesota’s freeze and thaw cycles can affect the molecular stability of pavement. Once your garage apron begins to sink, this will continue to cause further deterioration in the adjacent pavement, especially at its edges. Add snow, rain, or other drainages to the mix, and the problem begins to compound. It can even cause serious damage to other parts of your driveway.

There is no doubt that a sunken apron is unpleasant to look at with its jagged edges and depression or dip. A sunken apron will certainly detract from your home’s value. But a sunken apron can also be a serious hazard, causing a financial liability and risking your family’s safety.

Problems caused by a sunken apron:

  • Tire damage
  • Suspension damage
  • Tripping hazard
  • Further driveway damage (read more below!)

Two-Year Warranty for Sunken Apron Repair

At J&W Asphalt, we have provided asphalt installation and repair services since 1976! Our quality workmanship and professionalism have made us the most trusted asphalt contractor with builders in the Twin Cities area. We understand the importance of serving our community and stand behind all of our infrared sunken apron repairs with an outstanding two-year warranty.

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Damage to the Driveway Foundation

Sunken driveways and aprons can indicate extensive damage to your driveway or even your foundation. If moisture is getting under your garage apron, the integrity of your garage’s foundation is at risk.

Degradation to your foundation will start to advance. Over time, water and salt can infiltrate the gap between the apron and garage floor, eroding the foundation and causing settlement. This can result in sinkholes or empty cavities.

Infrared: A Cost-Effective Apron Repair Solution

Infrared repair offers an affordable way to repair your driveway. It reuses existing asphalt, which means less expense for materials.

It also requires minimal use of personnel, which are savings we pass on to you. Because it can be completed quickly, it gets you back on track with very little disruption to your schedule.

Infrared Repair: Lasting Results

Infrared repair creates a new asphalt surface that will actually outlast the older asphalt around it. Your new apron asphalt will thermally bond to the existing pavement, creating a repair that will be waterproof for many years to come.

Infrared repair works by thermally heating the damaged pavement area and mixing in new asphalt. We level and roll the repair to create a perfectly graded apron that will last through many Minnesota winters.

Repair FAQs

What type of repair does J&W Asphalt offer?

We offer infrared asphalt repair.

What are the reasons to repair asphalt?

The most common reason to repair asphalt is because the material under the garage apron has settled.

Other reasons are damage to the asphalt from heavy trucks, such as delivery vehicles, or other heavy utilities, such as dumpsters.

Why is infrared asphalt repair better than cut-and-fill asphalt repair?

Infrared asphalt repair is seamless. It combines the existing asphalt with new asphalt and binders without cutting into the asphalt.

Cutting will leave seams that will allow water in and destroy the repair and material beneath the repair.

How long does the repair process take?

The repair process will only take 1-3 hours, depending on the size of the repair.

When can I drive on the repaired area?

You can drive on the area that was just repaired the next day, after the repair is completed.

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