Did you know?
Pothole damage cost UK drivers £1.7 billion last year.
A report by Kwik Fit found the cost of damage from potholes in the UK has increased by 35 percent during the last 12 months.
It marks a 35 percent increase on the £1.2 billion spent in the previous year, and is £500 million more than seen pre-pandemic.
Source: Motoring Research
What causes a Pothole
Potholes are formed by three elements: surface cracks, water and traffic. Small surface cracks form and expand over time with the action of traffic. Water then seeps through the surface of the cracked pavement, causing further deterioration – in cold climates, this can be exacerbated by freeze-thaw action.
Source: What Causes Potholes? (And How to Prevent Them)
7 reasons to repair Potholes
- Avoid legal lawsuits or compensation for injury
- Reduce Long-Term Repair Costs
- Keeping customers and staff safe and reduce the risk of injury
- Improved customer experience and business perception
- Untreated repair's only get worse
- Prevent Further Damage
- Limit the cost of vehicle damage and insurance claims