Repairing Potholes: A Practical Approach to Surface Safety
Potholes aren’t just a nuisance — they’re a safety hazard and a liability. Whether in car parks, access roads, or pedestrian pathways, damaged surfaces can cause injuries, vehicle damage, and compromise your site’s professional appearance.
Why Potholes Form
Potholes typically develop when water penetrates cracks in the surface. As temperatures fluctuate, this water freezes and expands, weakening the material. Over time and with regular traffic, the surface collapses, creating a pothole.
The Importance of Timely Repairs
Unaddressed potholes grow quickly. Early intervention is key to:
- Preventing accidents
- Minimising costly surface overhauls
- Maintaining compliance with health and safety standards
- Enhancing the first impression of your grounds
How Flora-tec Can Help
As part of our grounds maintenance offering, we provide responsive, high-quality surface repair services. Our teams are trained to identify and report early signs of surface wear during routine visits. We work flexibly across commercial estates, retail environments, and public sector sites to carry out both proactive and reactive pothole repairs.
Our Process
- Assessment: Site inspection to determine damage scope and cause.
- Preparation: Clean out debris and loose material.
- Repair: Apply durable patching solutions — cold lay or hot lay depending on conditions.
- Finish: Compaction and surface smoothing for safety and longevity.
- Integrated with Winter Services
Repairing potholes before winter sets in helps mitigate further damage caused by freeze-thaw cycles. It complements our proactive gritting and snow clearance plans, ensuring year-round safety and surface integrity.
For more information about incorporating pothole repairs into your grounds maintenance plan, contact us at info@flora-tec.co.uk
or call 01223 235711