How much does driveway repair cost in Lostine, Oregon?

It depends on the repair: crack sealing is least expensive, patching is moderate, resurfacing more, and full replacement the largest. Because Lostine is in remote, high northeast Oregon, every quote carries a mobilization and haul component from the Willamette Valley. A site visit gives the accurate number.

Should I repair or replace my Lostine driveway?

If the base is still solid and you see surface cracks, fading, or isolated potholes, repair or resurfacing is the right call. Widespread alligator cracking, heaving, or large depressions mean the base has failed and replacement is the more honest answer.

Why do driveways crack so fast in Lostine?

The alpine climate. Lostine runs through many freeze-thaw cycles, the ground freezes deep, and frost-heave lifts pavement on a poor base. Heavy snow and plowing add wear. Keeping water out of the base through sealing and drainage is the best defense.

When should I schedule driveway repair in Lostine?

Late spring through early fall, when it is warm enough for asphalt and sealant to cure. Fixing cracks and small failures before winter keeps water from getting into the base and freezing.

Can Cojo really service a driveway in Lostine?

Yes. We serve Lostine and the upper Wallowa Valley from our Willamette Valley base. We are upfront that travel factors into the price, and we recommend bundling repairs into one trip to keep mobilization cost down.

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Driveway Repair in Lostine, Oregon: Crack, Pothole & Resurfacing

Cojo

May 29, 2026

6 min read

Driveway Repair in Lostine, Oregon

Driveways in Lostine take the full force of an alpine winter. Set high in the upper Wallowa Valley along the Lostine River, this town runs through long, deep cold, repeated freeze-thaw, heavy snow, and water working its way under the pavement. Asphalt ages fast at this elevation. The upside is that most Lostine driveways do not need to be torn out. They need the right repair, done at the right stage, before water gets into the base and freezes.

Cojo Excavation & Asphalt serves Lostine as a regional contractor from the Willamette Valley. The remote location shifts the repair-versus-replace math, and we will explain that below.

The Repair Decision Tree

A driveway shows you what it needs. Match the symptom to the fix:

Crack Filling

Narrow cracks, under about a quarter inch, are a sealing job. Sealing keeps water out of the base, and in Lostine that water is what freezes, expands, and tears the pavement apart over winter. Crack filling is the cheapest, highest-value maintenance here, and keeping up with it adds years to the surface. Our driveway cracking repair options guide explains which cracks to seal and which signal something deeper.

Patching and Potholes

Potholes get patched. They form when water gets under the surface, freezes, lifts, and traffic breaks through the weak spot, a cycle that runs hard in Lostine's long winters. A proper patch squares out the failure, cleans it, and compacts new asphalt flush with the surface. A real patch lasts. Cold mix dumped in a hole pops out by spring.

Resurfacing

If the surface is worn and showing widespread fine cracks but the base is still solid, resurfacing with a fresh overlay restores the driveway without full replacement cost. The deciding factor is the base. A sound base carries an overlay for years. A failed base cracks the new layer from below.

Full Replacement

Widespread alligator cracking, heaving, and large depressions mean the base has failed. Repairs at that point are money spent on a surface that keeps moving. Replacement with proper sub-base and drainage is the honest answer. See signs your driveway needs repaving for the full list.

Why Lostine's Climate Drives Fast Wear

Freeze-thaw cycling — Water in a crack freezes, expands, and widens it. Lostine runs through this cycle far more than the valley.

Frost-heave — Deep frost meeting a poorly drained base lifts and settles the driveway unevenly, the leading cause of alligator cracking up here.

Snow load and plowing — Heavy alpine snow, ice, and plow blades grind and chip the surface all winter.

The defense never changes: keep water out of the base. Seal cracks early, keep drainage carrying snowmelt away rather than ponding, and fix small failures before winter rather than after.

The Remote-Location Reality

Mobilizing a crew and asphalt to far northeast Oregon costs more than the same work near a valley plant, and that travel is part of any honest Lostine quote. There is no flat Cojo price that pretends the distance is not there. For grounded baseline ranges, see our cost guidance, and understand that small-town quotes carry a mobilization component.

That points to a smart strategy. Because getting a crew to Lostine is the expensive part, bundling pays. Combine your driveway repair with other paving nearby, or pair it with asphalt paving in Lostine or base work in one trip, and the travel cost spreads across more work. It is also why staying ahead on crack filling matters more here than almost anywhere: planned maintenance beats an emergency callout to a remote alpine town. After repairs, driveway sealcoating in Lostine protects the surface against this hard climate.

Driveway Repair in Lostine, Oregon: Crack, Pothole & Resurfacing