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Serving Hollister, CA and surrounding areas. (831) 245-4724
Your driveway is taking a hit every time a tire drops into that hole. We fix potholes with hot-mix asphalt and proper base work so the same spot does not fail again next spring.
Pothole repair in Hollister means removing the broken asphalt, cleaning and compacting the base material underneath, filling the void with hot-mix asphalt in layers, and compacting the patch until it sits flush - most residential jobs take a few hours to a full day depending on depth and count.
Hollister homeowners deal with pothole damage more often than many areas because the San Benito Valley sits on clay-heavy soils that expand in the wet season and shrink in the dry season. That constant movement pushes up from below, creating holes even on driveways that were well-installed. Seismic activity near the Calaveras Fault adds to the problem - minor ground movement can reopen old cracks over time.
If your driveway has damage spreading beyond a few isolated spots, you may also want to look at asphalt repair options that address broader surface deterioration alongside the holes.
A clear hole, bowl-shaped depression, or chunk of missing asphalt is the most obvious sign. In Hollister, these often appear after the rainy season when wet soil has had months to move and weaken the base beneath the surface. Every wet season you wait, the hole grows.
If a previous repair is cracking around its perimeter or sinking in the middle, the patch has failed and water is getting back in. Left alone, the surrounding asphalt will continue to break apart, turning a small repair into a much larger job.
Standing water that collects in the same low spot every time it rains means the surface has already deformed. In Hollister's clay-heavy soil, that pooled water actively accelerates the swelling-and-shrinking cycle that creates and widens potholes.
A noticeable jolt when driving over a section of your driveway means the surface has broken down enough to affect your vehicle. Repeated impacts on a pothole can damage tires, wheels, and suspension - so what feels like a minor annoyance is worth fixing before it costs more.
Every pothole repair job starts with an honest assessment. We look at the depth of the damage, check the base for softness or erosion, and tell you whether a surface patch will hold or whether the base needs to be rebuilt first. Most contractors skip that step - we do not, because a surface-only fill in Hollister's clay soils is usually a temporary fix.
Whether you have one hole near your garage door or a stretch of damaged private road with several rough spots, we can handle it in a single visit. If the damage is widespread enough that patching no longer makes economic sense, grading and excavation followed by a full repave is often the better long-term answer - and we will tell you that honestly before you commit to a patchwork approach.
Best for driveways with one or two isolated holes in otherwise solid pavement.
Best for private roads or parking areas with several scattered damage spots needing repair in one visit.
Required when the base beneath the pothole is compromised - common in Hollister's clay soils - for a repair that actually holds.
Best for urgent safety hazards on driveways or private lots that need same-day attention.
The Hollister Valley sits on expansive clay soils that swell with winter rain and shrink in summer heat. That cycle puts constant upward pressure on asphalt surfaces, which is why potholes here tend to reappear in the same spots even after repairs. Fixing them properly means addressing the base - not just filling the hole. A cold-patch bag from the hardware store handles neither.
Hollister's Mediterranean climate also means most pothole damage becomes visible in late winter and early spring, right after the rainy season. That makes late fall - before the November rains arrive - the ideal time to get repairs done. We serve the full Hollister area, including neighborhoods near Hollister and the rural roads and driveways around Tres Pinos.
Describe the damage and schedule a site visit. We respond within 1 business day and come out to look in person before quoting - because depth and base condition cannot be assessed from a photo.
We assess the pothole depth, check the base, and give you a written estimate the same day. If Hollister's clay soils have compromised the base, the estimate will reflect that work - no surprise charges.
Move vehicles away from the repair area and give the crew clear access. That is all you need to do - we handle material delivery, equipment, and cleanup.
We cut clean edges around the damaged area, remove broken asphalt and unstable base material, then fill with hot-mix asphalt in compacted layers until the patch sits flush with the surrounding surface.
We come out, check the base, and give you a written estimate - no pressure, no obligation.
(831) 245-4724We probe the base on every repair visit before writing a number down. In Hollister's clay-soil conditions, skipping this step leads to patches that fail within a season - and we have seen too many homeowners pay twice for the same hole.
We use hot-mix asphalt compacted in layers for every repair job - not cold-patch material, which is a temporary fix at best. Hot-mix bonds properly with surrounding pavement and holds up through Hollister's wet-dry seasonal cycle.
California requires paving contractors to hold a current state license before working on your property. You can look us up on the Contractors State License Board website in about 30 seconds - that accountability matters.
We have worked on driveways and private roads throughout Hollister and San Benito County and understand how the Calaveras Fault zone and local clay soils interact with pavement. That local knowledge shapes every repair decision we make.
Our approach is straightforward: assess honestly, fix it right, and stand behind the work. If the same spot fails because we missed something, we will come back and make it right.
Proper site preparation and base grading before paving keeps new surfaces level and water-draining from day one.
Learn MoreBroader asphalt repair for cracked, alligatored, or deteriorating surfaces beyond isolated pothole damage.
Learn MoreEvery Hollister rainy season you wait turns a small repair into a larger one. Call us today and get it done right.