Tarmac Patch and Pothole Repairs

Small businesses, landlords, property managers, schools, farms, churches and homeowners with private drives.

Priced per repair or per visit, often with a minimum call-out charge. Property managers and landlords can give repeat work across several sites.

• Basic groundwork and finishing
• Spotting what needs repairing and what needs full resurfacing
• Quoting quickly and clearly
• Following up with property managers

• Public liability insurance, and a check that it covers your kit and the work you do
• Waste carrier registration may apply if you take away old material, check with the relevant environment agency
• Work on public roads or pavements has separate rules and usually requires approved accreditation, so stick to private land unless you have checked
• Cold-lay repairs can be short-lived, so be honest about what lasts and when a full resurface is needed
• Traffic and hot materials are safety risks, so use cones, hi-vis and risk assessments

Startup costs are typically around £2,000 to £9,000, depending on whether you use cold-lay or hot-box asphalt and what compaction kit you buy. These are estimates, so compare equipment prices and insurance quotes first.

Monthly revenue is typically around £1,500 to £7,500, depending on how many jobs you win and the size of each repair. It can start from about 15 hours a week. Revenue is not the same as profit.

Check that your public liability insurance covers your kit and work, and whether waste carrier registration applies if you take away old material. Work on public roads or pavements has separate rules, so check before taking it on.