The town of Huntingdon, the seat of the Haut-Saint-Laurent MRC, is located approximately 25 km to the west of our Sherrington base. Situated at the confluence of the Châteauguay and Trout rivers, it is a small town with an industrial and agricultural character whose downtown features several century-old commercial buildings surrounded by asphalt parking lots that have rarely seen a systematic maintenance programme. We serve businesses along rue Châteauguay as well as industrial sites in the Châteauguay Valley park.
Why seal the cracks in your asphalt in Huntingdon ?
Asphalt in Huntingdon faces the same climatic stresses as the rest of Montérégie: a freeze-thaw cycle that spans more than five months a year, intense summer sun that oxidises the surface, and aggressive winter de-icing salt that attacks the cohesion of the bituminous binders. Without maintenance, water that seeps into an untreated crack freezes, expands by approximately 9 % and shatters the pavement structure. This is how potholes, depressions, and alligator cracking appear — eventually forcing a full repave at a cost 10 to 20 times higher than that of regular maintenance.
The proximity of the Châteauguay and Trout rivers exposes Huntingdon parking lots to particularly aggressive moisture cycles in the spring during snowmelt, when the water table rises and saturates the subgrade. Hot-applied crack sealing is in this context not only preventive but also corrective: it prevents surface water from worsening a drainage problem already compromised by local geology.
Our 5-step crack sealing process
We use exclusively the hot-applied crack sealing method compliant with MTQ 14501 standard, used on the provincial road network. Here is how we proceed on every job site:
- Inspection and mapping. Identification of all cracks wider than 3 mm, measurement of total length, and determination of whether prior patching is required.
- High-pressure compressed air cleaning. Removal of all dust, sand, vegetation, and residual moisture from each crack.
- Crack heating with a propane torch. Evaporation of residual moisture and warming of the substrate to ensure mechanical adhesion of the sealant.
- Hot-applied polymer-modified bitumen sealant application. Product heated to approximately 190 °C in a double-boiler melter, applied under controlled pressure to penetrate to the bottom of the crack.
- Finishing and return to service. Sprinkling of anti-tracking material and return to service within 30 minutes.
To learn more about our technical approach, see our complete guide to asphalt crack sealing.
Areas and neighbourhoods served around Huntingdon
From our Sherrington base, located approximately 25 km to the west of Huntingdon, we regularly serve the immediately neighbouring municipalities :
- Godmanchester
- Saint-Anicet
- Franklin
- Ormstown
- Très-Saint-Sacrement
- Dundee
If your municipality does not appear on this list, there is a good chance we serve it anyway. View our complete service area map or contact us directly to confirm.
How much does crack sealing cost in Huntingdon ?
The rates we apply in Huntingdon align with our standard residential and commercial schedules :
- Residential (driveway, 50–200 linear ft) : minimum visit fee of approximately $250 to $400 depending on distance.
- Light commercial (200–1,000 linear ft) : $1.50 to $2.75 per linear ft.
- Heavy commercial and condominiums (>1,000 linear ft) : tiered rates starting at $1.25 per linear ft.
For job sites in Huntingdon and the Haut-Saint-Laurent area, we group our visits on the same day whenever possible in order to share travel costs among multiple clients in the area. Don’t hesitate to let us know if a neighbour is also considering work. Every job site is assessed free of charge in person before being quoted, and the estimate is delivered to you within 24 hours of our visit.
Frequently asked questions — Crack sealing in Huntingdon
How far in advance do I need to book a service visit in Huntingdon ?
During peak season (June to September), our schedule typically fills up three to four weeks in advance. For emergencies (cracks widening rapidly, risk of water infiltration before an upcoming storm), we can often respond within 48 to 72 hours, especially for municipalities close to our base like Huntingdon.
Do you offer residential service visits in Huntingdon outside of business hours ?
Yes, we offer evening and weekend appointments for homeowners who wish to be present during the work without taking time off. A small surcharge may apply depending on the scope of the job.
My commercial parking lot has several types of damage. Do you also do hot patching ?
Yes. In addition to crack sealing, we offer complete asphalt repair: pothole patching, reconstruction of alligator cracking zones, localized resurfacing. We can combine these services during a single visit to reduce your travel costs.
Do you offer an annual maintenance contract for businesses and condominiums in Huntingdon ?
Yes. See our dedicated page on commercial parking lot maintenance for details about our annual programme, which includes a spring inspection, sealing of all detected cracks, and a second inspection before winter.
Are you registered with the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (RBQ) ?
Yes. L’Équipe Marcil inc holds licence RBQ 5624-8867-01, renewed annually, and carries comprehensive civil liability insurance covering all of our residential and commercial job sites in Montérégie, including Huntingdon.
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