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Pavement Contractors in Bismarck, ND

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Bismarck, North Dakota

Asphalt PavingSealcoatingStriping & Pavement MarkingsCommercial & Residential

Quality Asphalt, Inc. is a paving contractor based in Bismarck, North Dakota, serving the Bismarck/Mandan area since 1993. The company handles asphalt paving, patching, crack filling, seal coating, and striping for commercial, industrial, municipal, and residential properties. Additional services include utility cuts for water and sewer repair, along with gravel and snow hauling.

(701) 258-5355Website on file

Pavement considerations in Bismarck

In cold northern climates, the single biggest enemy of pavement is water that freezes and thaws. Meltwater and rain seep into small cracks, freeze overnight, expand, and pry the crack wider — then the cycle repeats dozens of times each winter. Combined with snowplowing, de-icing salt, and a short paving season, this makes proactive crack and moisture management far more important here than in mild climates.

Freeze-thaw cracking and potholes

Water trapped in cracks and base layers expands about 9% when it freezes, widening cracks and undermining the surface. Repeated cycles turn hairline cracks into potholes, especially in late winter and early spring.

Frost heave and base movement

When moisture in the sub-base freezes it can lift and distort the pavement (frost heave), then leave voids as it thaws. Good drainage and a well-compacted base matter more here than almost anywhere else.

Salt, plows, and surface wear

De-icing chemicals and plow blades accelerate surface raveling and scrape sealcoat and striping. Markings and thin surface treatments wear out faster and need more frequent renewal.

A short construction season

Hot-mix asphalt and sealcoat both need warm, dry conditions to cure. The workable window is compressed into the warmer months, so scheduling paving and maintenance early is important.