A 10′ x 10′ asphalt repair is a relatively small paving scope, but the work still has to fit the needs of the property around it. At IU13 in Manheim, PA, RDS Paving & Sealcoating completed a localized asphalt patch as the start of the school year approached.
The job required a quick turnaround while accommodating vehicles entering and leaving the facility and following the site’s requested safety protocols.
Planning a Small Repair Around an Active Facility
This was a returning customer, and before our crew arrived, we worked through the logistics of completing the repair within the required timeframe. The limited size of the patch did not eliminate the need to coordinate access, traffic, scheduling, and safety.
Vehicles still needed to move through the property while the work was underway. We planned access to the repair area, accounted for vehicle traffic, reviewed the facility’s site-specific safety requirements, and made sure our crew had what was needed before starting the repair.
That preparation gave the crew a clear plan for securing the work area, completing the pavement repair, and accommodating the facility’s traffic needs throughout the job.
From Deteriorated Asphalt to a New 10′ x 10′ Patch
Once the work area was secured, our crew focused on the designated section of deteriorated pavement. Because the repair was confined to a defined 10′ x 10′ area, we addressed that section rather than treating the surrounding pavement.
The repair moved through four main steps:
- Secure and prepare the work area. Our crew established the work zone while maintaining safe traffic flow around the repair.
- Remove the deteriorated asphalt. We removed the pavement within the designated repair footprint.
- Prepare the repair area. Before placing new material, we prepared the exposed area for the new asphalt.
- Install and compact the asphalt. We placed new asphalt within the repair area and compacted it to complete the patch.
Each step served a specific part of the repair. Removing the deteriorated pavement opened the defined area for repair, preparation readied it for new material, and compaction completed the asphalt installation.
When the paving work was finished, the new asphalt filled the designated section and met the surrounding existing pavement along clearly defined edges.
Completing the Repair Before the School Year
Timing remained important through the end of the project. With the school year approaching, the work needed to be completed within the facility’s required timeframe so the repaired area could return to normal use.
Our crew accommodated the site’s traffic needs, followed the requested safety protocols, and completed the repair within the required timeframe. After the work was finished, the customer’s feedback was simple: “Looks Great!”
For this localized repair, the pavement work and the site’s operational requirements had to be handled together. Scheduling, access, traffic movement, and safety were part of carrying the job from advance planning through completion.
If your facility or commercial property has a deteriorated section of asphalt in Manheim or the surrounding area, contact us to discuss the repair scope, site access, and scheduling needs.
