When water enters even the smallest crack in your asphalt, it doesn’t just sit there. It seeps deep below the surface, eroding the base that supports the pavement. Over time, this hidden damage creates soft spots, sinking areas, and even potholes.
If your driveway doesn’t have proper drainage, rainwater and melted snow tend to pool. That standing water weakens the asphalt binders and accelerates cracking. Add in freeze-thaw cycles, and the damage multiplies quickly. The repeated expansion and contraction of water during temperature swings stretches the pavement beyond its limits.
Once the surface is compromised, problems like rutting and edge crumbling begin to show. In many cases, the damage is already widespread by the time you notice visible signs.