American Road Patch Cleared for UK Use: Certified by BBA HAPAS After Rigorous Testing
The British Board of Agrément (BBA) has officially certified American Road Patch under the UK’s Highways Authorities Product Approval Scheme (HAPAS), making it a fully approved solution for pothole repairs and bituminous surface defects across the non-strategic road network.
For local councils, contractors, and maintenance teams, this certification marks a major step forward in road repair technology.
American Road Patch was invented and patented in the US and EU by contractor Tim Geary. Frustrated by wasteful, short-lived fixes that constantly reopened, he set out to create something better—something that would truly last.
“I was tired of watching the same potholes get filled over and over again—wasting materials, manpower, and taxpayer money,” said Tim Geary, founder of American Road Patch. “I wanted a patch that could truly hold up. Not just for cost and efficiency, but because it’s a safety issue too. Roads should stay fixed. This certification proves it can be done.”
Geary’s vision has now been validated under one of the strictest testing schemes in the industry.
What Is American Road Patch?
American Road Patch is a self-adhesive geotextile membrane infused with bitumen and dressed with aggregate.
Once applied over a properly filled defect, it:
Seals the area from water intrusion
Bonds tightly to surrounding asphalt
Allows immediate reopening to traffic
Extends the life of the underlying repair
It has been successfully installed in some of the world’s most punishing environments—from snowy Colorado highways to Germany’s rainy autobahns—with some patches still holding strong nearly a decade later.
What the Certification Means
To receive BBA HAPAS approval, American Road Patch underwent rigorous testing on surface texture, skid resistance, impermeability, tensile strength, and durability. It passed on all fronts.
Certified benefits include:
Initial Skid Resistance Value (SRV): ≥ 60
Retained SRV (after 3 months’ traffic): ≥ 50
Impermeable to water infiltration
Traffic-ready immediately after install
Works in cold and hot weather alike
The BBA Certificate (No. 25/H7403 PS1) verifies the product for use on the UK’s non-strategic road network, as defined by the Specification for the Reinstatement of Openings in Highways (SROH, 4th Edition).
Why This Matters for UK Roads
Potholes are more than a nuisance—they’re a major drain on local budgets and a safety hazard. American Road Patch offers a way to:
Reduce repeat repair visits
Prevent edge breakage and water ingress
Improve road safety with high skid resistance
Save councils and contractors time and money
Is BBA HAPAS Certification Difficult to Get?
Absolutely.
Earning BBA HAPAS certification means a product has undergone one of the most rigorous evaluation processes in UK road repair. It’s not a marketing label—it’s a performance-backed approval supported by leading UK infrastructure authorities.
To achieve it, American Road Patch had to:
Pass independent lab testing on texture depth, skid resistance, water impermeability, and bond strength
Demonstrate real-world durability through monitored installations
Undergo ongoing audits of the manufacturing process to ensure consistent quality
Align with specifications backed by the Department for Transport, National Highways, and ADEPT
Only products that meet these high standards across both lab and field testing are certified. And once certified, they're continuously monitored to ensure they stay that way.
For contractors and councils, BBA HAPAS is a trusted signal that a product will actually perform under real-world traffic and weather, not just on paper.
Ready to See It in Action?
UK road crews can now purchase and install American Road Patch with full confidence and certification. Whether it’s for routine maintenance or reactive repair, this product is engineered to perform.
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About UK Road Patch
UK Road Patch is the official distributor of American Road Patch across the United Kingdom, supporting road maintenance crews with certified, long-lasting surface repair technology.
UK Road Patch is now accepting applications from Installers to install the American Road Patch System throughout England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. (including the Republic of Ireland).
For more information on our UK Distributors, visit www.ukroadpatch.co.uk or contact us at [email protected].
