Tarmac Driveways in Merseyside

Driveways

Tarmac Driveways

A hard-wearing tarmac surface, laid hot and rolled while it works.

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Driveways, patios & paving

Tarmac driveways and access surfacing

Tarmac is the workhorse. It goes down quickly, takes heavy use, and copes with a long or awkwardly shaped drive without the cost climbing away.

The finished surface is only as good as the base and the rolling. We excavate and lay a compacted stone base, install edgings where the surface needs restraint, then lay the material hot and roll it while it is still working so the finish is dense rather than porous. Falls are set so water leaves the surface. We will also tell you where tarmac is not the right call, such as a very steep drive.

Tarmac Driveways by Merseyside Driveways

What's included

What the job covers

Everything that goes into doing the job properly, so nothing gets left half-finished.

Excavation to formation and removal of spoil
Compacted stone base laid to the required depth
Edgings installed where the surface needs restraint
Material laid hot and rolled to a dense, even finish
Falls set so water runs clear of the property
Joints and edges sealed where needed

How it works

From first call to final sweep-up

Why choose us

The difference is in the preparation

A driveway or patio should do more than look good when it is first laid. We focus on careful preparation, quality workmanship and the details that help create an outdoor space designed to perform for years to come.

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Common questions

Tarmac Driveways FAQs

How soon can I drive on new tarmac?

Tarmac is usable quite quickly but continues to harden afterwards. We give you a stand-off time and ask you to avoid turning the steering wheel on the spot or parking on stands for the first few weeks.

Why did my last tarmac drive crack?

Nearly always the base. An insufficient or poorly compacted sub-base lets the surface flex until it breaks up. Tree roots, standing water and heavy vehicles on a domestic-spec base do the same.

Can you overlay the existing tarmac?

Sometimes, if it is sound and the extra height does not cause a problem at thresholds and manholes. Where the old surface is breaking up, overlaying just hides the problem for a season.

Do you do coloured tarmac?

Coloured finishes are available. We will show you what is realistic, because colour behaves differently to standard black material as it weathers.

What about the edges?

Unrestrained tarmac edges crumble under wheel loads. We install proper edgings or haunching wherever the surface is not held by an existing kerb or wall.

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