You can report a pothole online using Edinburgh’s road and pavement problem form. After you submit it, an inspector will usually visit within five working days and the repair timescale depends on the pothole’s risk category.
| What to do | Details |
|---|---|
| Report a pothole | Use the online form: Report a road or pavement problem |
| What you can report | Roads, pavements, cycle lanes, street furniture, including potholes |
| What happens next | An inspector visits the location within five working days, excluding public holidays |
| Emergency issues | If it’s an immediate safety threat, call 0800 23 23 23 during the day, or 0131 200 2000 outside those hours |
Edinburgh says you don’t need myaccount to report, but you’ll need to register with mygovscot myaccount if you want to keep track of your request. If you report an update request online, they’ll email you the next steps.