How Important Are Pothole Repair Services
Small repairs prevent big failures
In short
Asphalt is still the most reliable material for roads and driveways — but it cracks, and cracks let water in.
By the Permanent Pothole Solutions team · Updated 26 October 2026
Repairing potholes and cracks promptly protects vehicles, reduces trip hazards and stops the damage spreading further into the pavement.
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10 Gauge Mix
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Read the guide →How to repair a pothole permanently
- Cut back or sweep out loose stone, dirt and water-logged debris.
- For holes deeper than 50mm, lay and compact a sand-and-stone base first.
- Pour Asphalt in a Bag straight in — standing water is fine — and over-fill slightly.
- Compact hard with a tamper, plate compactor or vehicle tyre; crown and compact again.
- Open to traffic straight away.
Choosing the right gauge
| Mix | Compacted lift | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Gauge | 12.5–20mm | Shallow repairs and fine finishes (made to order) |
| 7 Gauge | 17.5–28mm | Driveways, footpaths, shallow potholes |
| 10 Gauge | 25–40mm | All-purpose pothole and road repairs |
| 14 Gauge | 35–56mm | Deeper potholes and heavy-duty repairs |
Coverage at a glance
- 15kg bag/bucket ≈ 0.13 m² at 50mm
- 20kg bag/bucket ≈ 0.17 m² at 50mm
- 1 tonne bulk bag ≈ 8.7 m² at 50mm
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Why Asphalt in a Bag
- Permanent. Expands and contracts with the road surface, so the patch moves with the pavement instead of breaking away.
- Cures on impact. Curing is activated by compaction — tamp it or roll it and it sets.
- Bonds to anything. Adheres to asphalt, concrete, steel and even wood.
- Any weather. Apply from -26°C to 49°C, in rain, or straight into a pothole full of water.
- No tack coat. No pre-coating or priming. Open, pour, compact.
- Traffic-ready. Application is up to five times faster, and it can take traffic immediately.
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Questions & answers
How Important Are Pothole Repair Services FAQs
Can I repair a pothole myself?
Yes. Asphalt in a Bag needs no heating, mixing or tack coat — clean the hole, pour, compact and drive on it.
How deep should a pothole repair be?
At least 25mm, ideally 50mm. Build deeper holes in compacted layers.
Can I fill a pothole that has water in it?
Yes. The mix displaces water as it’s compacted, so it can go straight into a wet hole.
Fix it once.
Fix it permanently.
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