Road Reinstatement
Reinstate utility cuts and trenches
In short
Utility cuts and trench reinstatements need a patch that bonds to the existing pavement and won’t sink or ravel. Asphalt in a Bag bonds to asphalt, concrete, steel and wood.
By the Permanent Pothole Solutions team · Updated 26 October 2026
It can be opened to traffic immediately, keeping road closures short.
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14 Gauge Mix
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Any new surface, seal or line marking is only as good as the pavement under it. Fix potholes with Asphalt in a Bag and seal cracks with Rubberised Crack Filler first. Our dense mixes don’t bleed bitumen to the surface, so patches don’t need removing before an overlay.
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
Road Reinstatement FAQs
Does it bond to concrete?
Yes. It bonds to asphalt, concrete, steel and even wood.
Can it be used for utility cuts?
Yes — it’s widely used to reinstate utility cuts and trenches.
Do patches need removing before resurfacing?
No — our dense mixes don’t bleed bitumen to the surface.
Fix it once.
Fix it permanently.
Talk to our team about Asphalt in a Bag, Rubberised Crack Filler and bulk supply.