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# Pothole repair cost in 2026

Straight pricing for residential and commercial pothole repair, plus the mobilization math contractors do not always explain.

## Residential pricing

-   **Cold patch:** $100 to $250 per pothole. Temporary, lasts 6 to 12 months.
-   **Hot mix repair:** $200 to $400 per pothole. Lasts 3 to 5 years if base is intact.
-   **Infrared repair:** $250 to $800 per pothole. Best permanent fix because it bonds to surrounding asphalt.

## Commercial pricing

-   $35 to $75 per square foot for cold patch on a parking lot
-   $75 to $150 per square foot for hot mix and infrared
-   Bundled repairs (5 or more potholes) drop unit pricing by 20 to 40 percent

## Why mobilization dominates the bill

A crew, truck, and compactor cost the same to roll whether they fix one pothole or twelve. Most contractors charge a $200 to $500 minimum trip fee. If you have multiple potholes, fix them in one visit. If you only have one, ask whether the contractor is already in your area that week.

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