Find the cause before covering the symptom
Potholes and ruts often return where water stands, runoff crosses the surface, the base is weak, or traffic repeatedly follows the same path. Photograph the area after rain and mark the soft spots before deciding how much material to add.
Separate spot repair from full resurfacing
A few isolated failures may need excavation and base repair. A broad worn surface may need grading, reshaping, and a consistent top layer. Simply calculating the visible holes will not capture the material needed to restore grade across the whole area.
Give the supplier a complete picture
Share overall dimensions, current material, traffic type, drainage direction, pothole depth, desired finished surface, and access. Tell Bradshaw Materials whether you need delivery only, tailgate spreading, or a separate placement and grading solution.
- Photographs from several angles
- ZIP code and county
- Passenger vehicles, delivery trucks, or heavy equipment
- Gate, power line, tree, and turning restrictions
- How soon the area must return to service
Protect drainage and neighboring property
Do not raise or reshape a surface in a way that sends water toward a building, public road, neighboring property, or drainage system. Use qualified help when grades, culverts, detention, or regulated drainage features are involved.
What property owners ask us
Can I just fill each pothole with gravel?+
A spot fill may be temporary if water, soft subgrade, or a failed base remains underneath. Correcting the cause usually matters more than the visible hole.
How do I estimate material for a resurfacing layer?+
Measure the full area and planned average depth, then use the cubic-yard formula. Confirm how grading and low spots affect the final quantity.