{"id":1441,"date":"2020-03-31T19:48:58","date_gmt":"2020-03-31T19:48:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/?p=1441"},"modified":"2020-03-31T19:48:58","modified_gmt":"2020-03-31T19:48:58","slug":"why-pothole-repair-should-be-at-the-top-of-your-priority-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/why-pothole-repair-should-be-at-the-top-of-your-priority-list\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Pothole Repair Should Be at the Top of Your Priority List"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Although spring has had a strong start this year, allowing us\nto enjoy brighter, greener days, those damaging potholes left over from winter\nare still depriving drivers of a safe and comfortable commute. It is vital to\nrepair potholes as soon as they form, and even prior to forming. Not only does\npothole repair support safety, function, and convenience, it also supports economic\ngrowth, cost-savings, and investment protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size:19px\">Continue reading to learn why you, as a commercial or municipal\nproprietor, should outsource professional pothole repair service as soon as\nyour pavements begin to show signs of cracking and deterioration. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"506\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Pothole-Repair-Company-Indianapolis-IN.jpg\" alt=\"Indianapolis Pothole Repair 317-549-1833\" class=\"wp-image-1442\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Pothole-Repair-Company-Indianapolis-IN.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Pothole-Repair-Company-Indianapolis-IN-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Pothole-Repair-Company-Indianapolis-IN-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><figcaption>Indianapolis Pothole Repair 317-549-1833<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Importance of Pothole Repair<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p>Potholes are arguably one of the biggest issues in metropolitan\nareas among commuters. To make matters more serious, potholes get worse as time\ngoes on. So, if a pothole is not repaired, it will only continue to get bigger,\nand eventually it will evolve into a massive crumbling hole. Potholes are\ncreated by excess moisture in asphalt and concrete pavements. This is usually a\nresult of snow, ice, and rain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Porous pavements, like concrete, lose their protective\ncoating after a few years as a result of natural wear and tear. The same can\nhappen to asphalt paving as well. When this happens, they become vulnerable to\nwater accumulation in their pores. Accumulated water then freezes and thaws\nfrom season to season, causing pavement to deteriorate from within. This leads\nto pavement cracks, fractures, fissures, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pothole Repair<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As soon as you see signs of pothole formation, it is important to have your pavements inspected and serviced to inhibit further damage and deterioration. From there, is it essential to protect your pavements from damage with regular cleaning, maintenance, and most importantly, sealcoating. See our blog, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/frequently-asked-questions-about-sealcoating\/\">Frequently Asked Questions about Sealcoating<\/a>\u201d to learn what you need to know about protecting your pavements. The most common signs that suggest your pavements will soon form potholes are water retention and puddling, cracking, crumbling pavement, loose gravel, and lack of seal coat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The process of repairing and patching up potholes can differ\nslightly depending on certain variables, such as the condition of the pavement,\nthe type of pavement, extent of damage, and more. For most paving repair\nprojects, the process involves a general pattern of steps. A paving company\nwill always start with a full inspection of the damaged pavement to provide an\naccurate assessment. This allows them to then plan the pothole patching process\naccording to your property\u2019s unique needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Commercial Pothole Repair Services in Indianapolis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Call ACI Asphalt and Concrete at 317-549-1833<\/strong> for professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/services\/pothole-repair-winter-cold-patching.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"pothole repair services in Indianapolis (opens in a new tab)\">pothole repair services in Indianapolis<\/a>, Indiana. Our licensed road construction contractors provide a wide range of asphalt and concrete work for commercial and industrial properties, including inspections, installation, replacement, repair, and more. We also offer free estimates and consultations, flexible scheduling, references upon request, and more. Best of all, our work is backed by our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee, so you can rest assure that your investment is sound. Request a free quote, today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1233\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis.png 1000w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/10\/Asphalt-Concrete-Pavers-Indianapolis-768x230.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Although spring has had a strong start this year, allowing us to enjoy brighter, greener days, those damaging potholes left over from winter are still depriving drivers of a safe and comfortable commute. It is vital to repair potholes as &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/why-pothole-repair-should-be-at-the-top-of-your-priority-list\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1442,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[74,288,70],"tags":[20,558,33,110,264,212],"class_list":["post-1441","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-pavement-repair-2","category-potholes","category-sealcoating","tag-asphalt-2","tag-concrete","tag-pavement-repair","tag-pothole-repair","tag-potholes","tag-sealcoating"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1441","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1441"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1441\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1443,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1441\/revisions\/1443"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1442"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1441"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1441"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.aciindiana.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1441"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}