Permanent Pothole Repair
Repairs that stay put — do it yourself
A permanent pothole repair moves with the road. Asphalt in a Bag’s polymer-modified mix expands and contracts with the surrounding surface, so it doesn’t pop out — and applied to the manufacturer’s specifications, it’s guaranteed to adhere until the surrounding pavement fails.
By the Permanent Pothole Solutions team · Updated 26 October 2026
Pothole repair products can be messy and hard to use. Asphalt in a Bag is clean and ready-mixed: clean out loose material, pour, compact and you’re done.
You don’t need an expert. Our DIY pothole repair system — Asphalt in a Bag and Rubberised Crack Filler — puts the job in your hands. It’s used on roads, pathways and driveways across Australia, saving clients the cost of calling in asphalt contractors.
Cheap imitations aren’t permanent. Every repair is backed by our Lifetime Performance Guarantee. Step-by-step instructions are in How to Fix a Pothole.
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
Need an exact number? Use the Asphalt Calculator.
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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Fix it once.
Fix it permanently.
Talk to our team about Asphalt in a Bag, Rubberised Crack Filler and bulk supply.