How much do Ottawa contractors charge for a quick fill repair?

Quick fill repairs for small cracks and holes in Ottawa driveways typically cost $150 to $500 depending on the size, depth, and number of areas being repaired.

For small crack filling using hot-pour rubberized crack filler, most Ottawa contractors charge $2 to $5 per linear foot. This covers cracks up to about 25mm wide and includes cleaning the crack, applying hot-pour sealant with professional equipment, and smoothing the repair. A typical driveway with 20 to 30 linear feet of cracking runs $40 to $150 for crack filling alone.

Small pothole repairs using hot-mix asphalt patch cost $100 to $400 per hole depending on size and depth. A typical car-tire-sized pothole (roughly 0.5 to 1 square metre) costs $150 to $300 to repair properly. The contractor removes loose material, applies tack coat if needed, fills with hot-mix asphalt, and compacts with a plate compactor or hand tamper.

Multiple small repairs often get bundled pricing. If you have several cracks plus 1-2 small potholes, many Ottawa contractors offer a "driveway repair package" for $300 to $600 that addresses all minor issues in one visit. This is more cost-effective than calling them back multiple times.

Important Ottawa considerations: Cold patch repairs are significantly cheaper ($50 to $150) but are temporary solutions that fail within one winter due to our freeze-thaw cycles. Hot-mix repairs cost more upfront but last 3 to 5 years when done properly. Most reputable Ottawa contractors won't even offer cold patch for permanent repairs because they know it will fail.

Timing matters for pricing and effectiveness. Repairs done during peak paving season (May through September) may cost 10-15% more due to demand, but the materials cure properly. Emergency winter repairs using cold patch cost less but are purely temporary until proper hot-mix repairs can be done in spring.

When to bundle repairs: If your repair costs are approaching $500 to $800, consider whether sealcoating the entire driveway makes sense. Many contractors offer package deals where crack filling plus full driveway sealcoating costs only $100 to $200 more than repairs alone, and sealcoating prevents new cracks from forming.

Need help finding a driveway contractor for repairs? Ottawa Driveways can match you with local professionals who specialize in quality asphalt repairs that withstand Ottawa's harsh climate.