Pothole Repair Process

Step 1: Square Up Edges of the hole
Make the whole roughly square and make sure walls are not sloping
Step 2: Make Sure Hole is 2" or more deep
For smaller holes, no portland mix is necessary. Just use Cold Patch
Step 3: If Hole is more than 4" deep, mix portland cement
Step 4: Clean the hole of loose dirt and gravel
Use a broom and blower if possible
Step 5: Fill up to 1 1/2 inches from the top with portland/gravel mix (if needed)
Step 6: Tamp loose dirt and gravel
Step 7: Fill the hole with cold patch
Make sure cold patch completely covers the hole. Leave it about an inch above surrounding road
Step 8: Tamp the cold patch
Step 9: Drive over the hole with your vehicle a few times

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