Permanent Asphalt Patching That Stops the Repair Cycle
When a parking lot or driveway in Cleveland, OH develops failed sections, the right answer is rarely another temporary cold patch. The answer is a permanent hot-mix patch installed with proper saw-cut edges, full-depth excavation where needed, tack coat at the joints, and complete compaction. MRH Paving & Sealcoating provides exactly that — patching work that becomes part of the pavement and lasts as long as the surrounding asphalt.
We have been doing this work since 2004. Our crew has installed thousands of permanent patches across Cleveland, OH and the surrounding Northeast Ohio communities, and we approach every patch with the same discipline that built our reputation. If a patch will not hold, we explain why and recommend the right scope. If it will, we deliver it correctly.
Common Pavement Problems That Patching Solves
- Isolated Potholes — Localized failures that need permanent restoration, not repeated cold-patch attempts
- Failed Previous Patches — Old repairs that came loose because they were never installed correctly
- Localized Alligator Cracking — Contained zones of base failure that can be repaired without full lot reconstruction
- Sunken or Settled Areas — Depressions caused by base movement or drainage issues that hold water and accelerate damage
- Edge Failures — Pavement edges that have broken down at curbs, driveway aprons, or transition points
- Utility Cut Repairs — Restoring asphalt over utility trenches and access points
Our Asphalt Patching Solutions
- Full-Depth Saw-Cut Patching — The standard for permanent repair: clean vertical cuts, full removal, base correction if needed, hot-mix replacement
- Skin Patching — Surface-only patches over areas where the base is sound but the wearing surface has failed
- Infrared-Style Hot Patching — Heating and re-working existing material for seamless transitions where appropriate
- Mill-and-Fill Patching — Milling out a controlled area and filling with new asphalt for surface-level repairs
- Cold Patching — Emergency or winter-season repairs when hot-mix is not available, with permanent repair scheduled later
- Edge and Transition Patching — Specialized work at curbs, drainage structures, and adjacent surfaces
What Makes a Patch Last
- Clean Saw-Cut Edges — Vertical cuts create patch boundaries that hold; feathered tape edges fail
- Full-Depth Excavation When Required — Surface-only patches over failed base will fail again — we excavate to sound material
- Base Correction — If the base is unstable or saturated, we address it before placing asphalt
- Tack Coat on Vertical Edges — The bonding agent that turns a patch into a permanent part of the pavement
- Proper Hot-Mix Asphalt — Placed at correct temperature, not cold-patch on permanent repairs
- Full Compaction — Rolled to match surrounding density so the patch wears at the same rate as the original pavement
Why Choose MRH Paving & Sealcoating for Asphalt Patching
- Two Decades of Patching Experience — Founded in 2004 by Michael Humphreys, with thousands of patches installed across Northeast Ohio
- Veteran Crew, Together Since High School — The communication and consistency of a team that has worked together for years
- Hot-Mix Standard — We use real hot-mix asphalt at proper temperature for permanent repairs, not shortcuts
- Honest Patch Scoping — We tell customers when a patch is enough and when it is not
- Production Capacity — Over 70,000 tons of asphalt placed, including significant patching volume
- Reputation Standard — We will not deliver a patch that we know will not hold
Frequently Asked Questions About Asphalt Patching
What is the difference between cold patch and hot-mix patch?
Cold patch is a temporary material used when hot-mix is not available — winter emergencies, for example. Hot-mix is the real permanent solution: heated asphalt placed at proper temperature and compacted. We use hot-mix for any permanent repair.
Related Services
Patching-related services that often apply:
- Asphalt repair services — Broader pavement repair scope when patching alone is not enough
- Pothole repair work — Specialized pothole-focused repair
- Saw cut and removal services — The precision cutting that defines durable patch edges
- Pavement maintenance programs — Ongoing care that reduces future patching needs
Request an Asphalt Patching Quote
Need permanent patching done right in Cleveland, OH? Contact MRH Paving & Sealcoating for an on-site evaluation. We will walk your property, identify each problem area, and provide a transparent quote for patches that will actually hold.
MRH Paving & Sealcoating, LLC
Phone: (440) 867-4766
Email: mrhpaving@aol.com
