Elastomac Pothole & Surface Repair
Permanent, sustainable pothole and surface repair — bonded, waterproof and traffic-ready in minutes. Shawfield is an authorised installer of Roadmender Elastomac.
An authorised installer of Roadmender Elastomac — a permanent, sustainable pothole and surface repair system already used by local authorities across the UK to fix roads faster, cheaper and with a far smaller carbon footprint than traditional methods.
Unlike cold-lay patching, which is often only a temporary fix, Elastomac is hot-applied and bonds directly to the existing surface — sealing potholes, cracks and edge failures with a flexible, waterproof membrane that locks out the water ingress and freeze-thaw damage that causes most repairs to fail.
Why it works better than traditional patching
Permanent, not temporary
Bonds mechanically and chemically with the existing surface rather than sitting on top of it.
Waterproof & flexible
Stops the water ingress and freeze-thaw cycle that causes repeat pothole failures.
Fast turnaround
Sites can typically reopen to traffic within minutes of a repair being completed.
No excavation required
Less disruption, less noise, and no dust or hand-arm vibration issues from saw-cutting and jackhammering.
Sustainable
Made using recycled aggregate, bitumen and polymers, including reclaimed end-of-life tyres — a significantly lower carbon footprint than traditional asphalt repair.
A natural fit alongside our line marking services. Since we’re already on-site delivering line marking and car park work, Elastomac lets us repair surface defects and refresh markings in a single visit — minimising disruption and site downtime.
Recent work
A recent Elastomac surface repair — from marked-out defect to a finished, traffic-ready surface.
How an Elastomac repair works
Inspection
The defect is assessed and any loose or failed material removed.
Heating
The compound is heated to the correct working temperature on-site.
Placement
Hot material is poured in, bonding directly with the existing surface.
Finished flush
The repair is levelled to match the surrounding surface.
Reopen
The area is ready for traffic within minutes of cooling.
Elastomac vs. traditional patching
| Traditional cold-lay patching | Elastomac | |
|---|---|---|
| Bond to existing surface | Sits on top, prone to edge failure | Bonds mechanically and chemically |
| Water resistance | Vulnerable to water ingress at edges | Fully waterproof, flexible seal |
| Typical lifespan | Often a temporary fix, repeat visits common | Designed as a permanent repair |
| Time to reopen | Varies | Traffic-ready within minutes |
| Excavation required | Often yes | No |
| Environmental impact | Higher carbon, more waste | Significantly lower carbon, recycled content |
Where we use Elastomac
Car parks & retail access roadsIndustrial & warehouse yardsEstate & private roadsIronwork surrounds (drains, manholes)Speed ramps & kerb channelsCracking, joint & edge failures
Frequently asked questions
Is Elastomac suitable for areas that stay in use during the repair?
How long does an Elastomac repair last?
Will the pothole come back?
Is it more expensive than a standard patch?
Ready to sort your surface defects for good?
Repair potholes, cracks and edge failures — and refresh your markings — in a single visit.