Question 1

Can potholes be permanently patched, or will they come back?

Accepted Answer

When done properly, a pothole patch is a permanent repair. The key is cutting back the damaged tarmac to reach sound material on all sides, cleaning out debris, applying a tack coat for adhesion, and compacting hot-rolled asphalt to the correct density. A bodge job , cold fill dumped into a wet hole , will fail within months. Our patches are machine-compacted and finished flush with the surrounding surface, so they last as long as the original driveway. In areas of Dublin with heavy clay subsoil, we also check that poor drainage is not the underlying cause, because water sitting beneath the surface will eventually create new potholes nearby.

Question 2

When should I resurface rather than patch individual repairs?

Accepted Answer

As a rule of thumb, if the damage covers more than thirty to forty per cent of your driveway's total area, or if the surface is showing widespread crazing and fatigue cracking, resurfacing is more cost-effective than multiple patches. If the sub-base underneath has failed , you can tell because the surface dips and bounces underfoot when walked on , then even resurfacing is not enough, and a full reconstruction may be needed. We always give you honest advice on which approach makes financial sense for your specific situation.

Question 3

How long will a driveway repair last?

Accepted Answer

A properly executed tarmac repair should last ten to fifteen years in normal Dublin conditions. The longevity depends on the quality of the original sub-base, local drainage, traffic weight, and whether the root cause of the damage has been addressed. We always identify and fix the underlying cause , whether that is poor drainage, tree root intrusion, or sub-base settlement , rather than simply patching over the symptom. That is why our repairs last significantly longer than DIY cold-fill approaches.

Question 4

Do you repair block paving driveways as well as tarmac?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. We repair all driveway types across Dublin, including block paving, tarmac, concrete, and resin bound surfaces. For block paving, common repairs include re-levelling sunken areas, replacing cracked or stained blocks, re-pointing joints with fresh kiln-dried sand, and rebuilding edge restraints that have shifted. We carry a wide range of standard block colours and can usually source matching blocks for most Dublin estates.

Question 5

What causes tarmac driveways to crack in Dublin?

Accepted Answer

The most common causes in Dublin are freeze-thaw cycles during winter, which expand water trapped in micro-cracks; tree root growth pushing up from beneath the sub-base, particularly in mature suburbs like Rathfarnham, Dundrum, and Stillorgan; settlement of the heavy boulder clay subsoil common across south and west Dublin; inadequate sub-base depth in the original installation; and heavy vehicle loading on surfaces designed only for cars. Identifying which of these factors is at play is essential to making a repair that lasts.

Question 6

How quickly can you come out for an emergency repair?

Accepted Answer

For urgent safety issues , a deep pothole at your entrance, a collapsed section on a shared drive, or a trip hazard near your front door , we offer same-day and next-day callouts across Dublin. Ring us on 087 346 1035 and we will get a crew to you as quickly as possible. For non-urgent repairs, our standard turnaround is one to two weeks from your initial call to completion of the work.

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