Information about potholes

In 2023 we repaired 1293 pot holes across Kingston.

Our team of Highways Inspectors carry out statutory repairs across the our Highways network of roads we manage in the borough. 

The network will be inspected in accordance with the Code of Practice (Well managed Highways). Roads are inspected in line with a hierarchy of roads on a monthly, quarterly, six monthly and annual basis.

We also encourage residents and road users alike to report any concerns on the highway.

You can do this on our website  Report a pothole for repair. 

We will investigate all reports within 10 working days and request repairs where needed. 

Frequently Asked questions

How many potholes have been reported over the last 5 years?

• 2019:1562

• 2020: 1898 

• 2021: 1627

• 2022: 1127

• 2023: 1293

How many potholes have been repaired over the last 5 years?

For the previous calendar years:

• 2019: 1562

• 2020: 1898 

• 2021: 1627

• 2022: 1127

• 2023: 1293

How much has been spent on repairing potholes?

Data for the financial year:

• April 2022-March 2023  £175,645,15

• April 2021-March 2022 £136,038.0

• April 2020-March 2021 £207,394.38

• April 2019-March 2020 £212,645.95

• April 2018-March 2019 £143,863.95

How much does it cost to repair a pothole?

Since 2021 the average cost of a pothole repair has been £42.20 The highest repair cost is £160.