You can repair damaged asphalt by removing the damaged area and replacing it with new asphalt. First, use a shovel to remove the damaged asphalt. Then, use a tamp to compact the soil below the surface of the asphalt. Next, put down a layer of hot mix asphalt and use a roller to compact it. Finally, put down a topping coat of asphalt and use a roller to compact it.

severely cracked or potholed asphalt can be fixed by a professional paving contractor. They will clean and grade the area, then apply a hot mix of asphalt cement and aggregate. The surface will be leveled and compacted, then sealed with a coal tar sealant.