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PSI spray patching crew repairing highway pavement in the BC Interior
Spray Patching  ·  Kamloops & Salmon Arm

Spray Patching.
Fast Repairs. Lasting Results.

The most cost-effective method for repairing potholes, cracks, and surface damage on highways, municipal roads, and commercial parking lots. PSI's in-house spray patching crew delivers fast, durable repairs that restore pavement integrity and extend the life of your infrastructure.

3–5
Year Repair Life
Depending on traffic volume
100%
In-House Crew
Our own equipment & operators
1hr
Typical Repair Time
Multiple defects per session
MoTT
Highway Certified
Provincial & municipal contracts
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What Is Spray Patching
Where PSI Started

The repair that extends
your pavement's life.

Spray patching is where Pavement Solutions Inc. began — servicing highways across BC and Alberta. It remains one of the most effective and economical methods for repairing surface damage before it becomes a full structural failure.

The process uses highly compressed air to blast debris from the damaged area, followed by a precision application of asphalt emulsion and controlled aggregate. The result is a clean, sealed, mechanically bonded repair that adheres to existing pavement and withstands years of traffic — without the cost or disruption of saw-cutting and hot-mix patching.

Spray patching is ideal for potholes, wide cracks, alligator cracking, ravelling, gutter gaps, and surface depressions on highways, municipal roads, and commercial parking lots. It's not a permanent reconstruction — it's a strategic maintenance tool that delays costly rehabilitation and keeps infrastructure safe and functional.

Where PSI started.
Still one of the smartest repairs in the toolbox.
By the Numbers
3–5yr
Typical repair lifespan. Spray patches are mechanically sound and durable for 3–5 additional years of service, depending on traffic volume and conditions.
1hr
Typical repair session. Multiple potholes, cracks, and surface defects can be addressed in a single pass — minimizing lane closures and traffic disruption.
60–80%
Less expensive than traditional saw-cut and hot-mix patching. Lower material cost, faster execution, and minimal traffic control requirements.
15+yr
PSI's spray patching experience. We started in highway spray patching and still operate our own fleet of purpose-built equipment across the BC Interior.
PSI spray patching truck repairing highway pavement in the BC Interior
Spray Patching  ·  PSI
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How It Works

Clean. Seal. Fill.
Roll. Done.

Spray patching is fast by design. PSI's purpose-built equipment handles the entire repair sequence from a single truck — cleaning, tacking, filling, and finishing in one continuous pass. With four state-of-the-art patch trucks each capable of outputting 1,000 litres per day, PSI is fully equipped to handle the most demanding contracts on the tightest timelines.

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Air Blast
High-pressure compressed air blasts all debris, dirt, sand, and loose material from the damaged area — creating a clean surface for the emulsion to bond to.
02
Tack Coat
A precise application of asphalt emulsion is sprayed into the cleaned area, fully coating all surfaces and creating a strong adhesive bond with the existing pavement.
03
Aggregate Fill
Controlled aggregate mixed with emulsion is sprayed into the void, filling it completely. A final layer of dry gravel is applied to seal and protect the surface.
04
Compact & Finish
A smooth drum roller compacts the repair flush with the surrounding surface. Within days the patch blends in and is ready for full traffic loads.
Strategic Maintenance

Extend your pavement's life
without full reconstruction.

Spray patching isn't about making pavement perfect — it's about keeping it safe, functional, and serviceable for years longer than it would last without intervention. Every pothole and crack that goes unrepaired accelerates deterioration, allowing water infiltration that undermines the base and leads to expensive structural failures.

PSI's spray patching program is designed for road owners and property managers who want to protect their infrastructure investment without the cost and disruption of full milling and repaving. When repairs are no longer enough, PSI can transition the project to a full rehabilitation — from excavation to paving — with one call.

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What We Repair
01
Potholes &
Surface Failures
Fast, durable pothole repairs that eliminate safety hazards and prevent water from reaching the base. Multiple potholes addressed in a single pass.
02
Wide Cracks &
Alligator Cracking
Spray patching fills and seals wide cracks and alligator-patterned areas that are too large for crack sealing but don't yet require full-depth repair.
03
Ravelling &
Surface Erosion
Restores deteriorated surfaces where aggregate is loosening and the pavement is breaking apart. Spray patching seals and reinforces the worn surface layer.
04
Gutter Gaps &
Edge Failures
Fills gaps between pavement and curb or gutter where water infiltration is undermining the edge. A common issue on municipal roads and parking lots.
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Highway &
MoTT Contracts
PSI has been spray patching BC highways since day one. We work within MoTT specifications, traffic management plans, and provincial safety standards.
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Commercial
Parking Lots
Keep parking lots safe and presentable with targeted spray patching repairs. Faster and more cost-effective than saw-cut patching for surface-level defects.
PSI spray patching crew working on a highway maintenance project
Highway Maintenance  ·  PSI
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Why Choose PSI

Where we started.
Still what we do best.

PSI was founded on spray patching — servicing highways across BC and Alberta. We still operate our own purpose-built equipment with experienced operators who know the work, the specs, and the roads.

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In-House Fleet
PSI owns and operates its own spray patching equipment — purpose-built trucks with compressed air, emulsion, and aggregate systems. No rentals, no third parties.
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Highway Experience
15+ years of spray patching BC highways under MoTT specifications and traffic management plans. PSI knows the standards and delivers to them every time.
✦
Full-Service Backup
When spray patching isn't enough, PSI can transition to full rehabilitation — milling, stabilization, and repaving — all under one roof.
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Honest Assessment
If the damage has gone beyond what spray patching can address, PSI will tell you — and provide a clear path to the right solution. We don't patch over problems.
Service Areas
Kamloops · Sun Peaks · Salmon Arm · Chase · Sorrento · Blind Bay · Enderby · Armstrong · Vernon · Sicamous · Revelstoke · North & South Shuswap
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FAQ

Spray Patching
Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about spray patching and asphalt repair in the BC Interior.

What is spray patching?

Spray patching is a pavement repair method that uses compressed air, asphalt emulsion, and controlled aggregate to clean, fill, and seal surface damage like potholes, cracks, ravelling, and gutter gaps. It's one of the fastest and most cost-effective repair methods available for maintaining roads, highways, and commercial parking lots.

What types of damage can spray patching repair?

Spray patching effectively repairs potholes, wide cracks, alligator cracking, surface ravelling, gutter gaps, edge failures, and shallow depressions. It's designed for surface-level defects — if the damage extends into the base, PSI will recommend a more comprehensive solution like milling or full repaving.

How long does a spray patch repair last?

A properly executed spray patch repair is typically durable for 3–5 years, depending on traffic volume, road conditions, and climate. It's a maintenance strategy designed to extend the life of existing pavement — not a permanent replacement.

Is spray patching cheaper than traditional patching?

Yes — typically 60–80% less expensive than traditional saw-cut and hot-mix patching. The savings come from faster execution, lower material costs, and minimal traffic control requirements. Multiple defects can be repaired in a single session.

Does PSI do spray patching for highways?

Yes — PSI was founded on highway spray patching. We've been servicing BC highways under MoTT specifications for over 15 years, with our own purpose-built equipment and experienced operators who know the standards and safety requirements.

How fast can spray patching be completed?

Very fast. A typical session — covering multiple potholes, cracks, and surface defects across a section of road — can be completed in about an hour. Repairs are ready for traffic almost immediately, with the patch fully blending into the surrounding surface within days.

Is spray patching better than crack sealing?

They serve different purposes. Crack sealing injects rubberized bitumen into narrow cracks without pre-treatment — it's suitable for very small cracks. Spray patching is superior for wider cracks, potholes, alligator cracking, and any defect that needs to be cleaned, filled, and structurally reinforced.

Does PSI offer spray patching for residential driveways?

PSI's spray patching service is geared toward highways, municipal roads, and commercial parking lots — projects where the scale justifies mobilization of our purpose-built equipment. For residential driveway repairs, PSI offers other solutions including overlay paving and patching — give us a call and we'll recommend the right approach.

When is it time to stop patching and repave?

When surface damage is widespread, the base has failed, or repair costs approach the cost of resurfacing, it's time to consider full rehabilitation. PSI will tell you when spray patching is no longer the right solution — and can transition the project to milling, stabilization, or full repaving as needed.

What areas does PSI serve for spray patching?

PSI provides spray patching services across the BC Interior and beyond, including Kamloops, Salmon Arm, Sun Peaks, Chase, Sorrento, Blind Bay, Enderby, Armstrong, Vernon, Sicamous, Revelstoke, and the North and South Shuswap. We also service highway contracts throughout BC and Alberta.

Free Assessment

Roads need repair?
We'll keep them running.

PSI provides honest assessments and competitive quotes for spray patching on highways, municipal roads, and commercial parking lots across the BC Interior.

778.200.2166
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