Report a pothole or damage to the road or pavement
If you have spotted a pothole or damage on a road or pavement in Barnet, you can report it here.
The issues you can report are:
- road damage
- road pothole
- pavement damage (e.g. damage to a dropped kerb)
- pavement pothole
If you think the pothole or road damage might be urgent call 020 8359 2000. Other reports are usually investigated within 10 working days.
You will need
We will ask you:
- to pinpoint the location of the pothole or road damage on a map: you will be able to see if the damage has already been reported
- to estimate of the size of the pothole or road damage: defects must usually be more than 40mm deep (road) and 25mm deep (pavement) for the inspector to recommend that work is carried out
- for your details, so we can keep you updated about the repair
- for a photo, if you have one: this helps us understand the problem and plan repairs
After you've made the report:
- we will inspect it
- if you provide us with an email address, we will let you know the outcome of the inspection within 10 working days
There are some roads that we are not responsible for. These include:
- M1 - National Highways
- A406 (North Circular) - Transport for London
- A41 - Transport for London
Private roads are the responsibility of their owners.
For a full list of roads within Barnet and their status, visit the Barnet Highways Register.