Repairs based on depth and spread
Potholes are opened properly
We remove unstable material instead of covering the visible hollow.
Nearby damage is checked
Cracks and depressions can reveal a connected failure beneath the top.
Traffic stays in view
We plan repair zones around the vehicles and people using the premises.
Find out how far the failure has spread
A pothole is easy to see, but the weak material around and beneath it decides what needs doing. We inspect the hole, broken edges and nearby cracking before defining the repair. As tarmac contractors serving Gravesend, we cover pothole work, general tarmac repairs and broader road resurfacing. A contained defect can often be cut back and patched against sound material. Several connected failures, deep movement or repeated water damage may show that a larger section needs renewing rather than another small repair beside the last one.
Repair trafficked ground with a clear plan
Commercial roads and car parks must often keep serving vehicles while defects are addressed. For work in Gravesend, we consider parking, deliveries, pedestrians and the space needed for safe preparation and compaction. Describe the number of defects, their approximate depth and how widely they are spread when you call. Photographs can make the first discussion much clearer. We then consider whether local repair appears suitable or whether a site assessment should focus on wider resurfacing and the supporting base.
Frequently asked questions
What photographs are useful for a repair enquiry?
Provide close views of individual holes and wider views showing their position and spread. An object for scale can help, provided the area is safe to approach. Images of drainage or broken edges may also explain how the damage developed.
Can several potholes be repaired separately?
They can be where sound material remains between them. If the holes connect through cracking, sinking or base failure, a larger patch or resurfacing may be more sensible. We assess the whole affected section before defining the repair boundaries.
Will commercial access need to close completely?
That depends on the site's layout and the location of the damage. We consider whether safe working zones or phases are possible. Some temporary controls will still be needed while failed material is removed and new tarmac is compacted.