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What are the benefits of a tarmac driveway?
Tarmac driveways offer several advantages, making them a popular choice for homeowners:
- Durability: Tarmac is known for its long-lasting nature, withstanding the test of time with proper care.
- Ease of Installation: Laying tarmac is straightforward on a flat, prepared surface, allowing for quick installation.
- Weather Resistance: It performs exceptionally well under various weather conditions, from intense sun to freezing temperatures.
- Uniform Appearance: Tarmac provides a smooth, uniform look that many homeowners appreciate.
- Low Maintenance: Taking care of a tarmac driveway is relatively easy, with repairs being straightforward to manage.
What are the disadvantages of a tarmac driveway?
Despite its benefits, there are some drawbacks to consider:
- Pothole Formation: Over time, tarmac can develop potholes, especially in areas with heavy vehicle traffic.
- Moss Growth: In conditions where it doesn’t dry out properly, moss can grow on the surface.
- Weed Damage: Weeds can break through tarmac, leading to cracks and compromising its integrity.
If tarmac isn’t the look you want for your home, you might want to consider concrete, brick, stone or resin driveways.
How do I know if the job has been done well?
A well-executed tarmac driveway should display:
- Proper Preparation: The ground should be correctly prepared before laying the tarmac.
- Smoothness and Evenness: The surface should be smooth and even, with no bumps or irregularities.
- Complete Coverage: Tarmac should fully cover the intended area, with no gaps or missing sections.
Rated People offers reviews from previous customers, giving you insights into the quality of work delivered by our tradespeople. Additionally, our guide for hiring driveway specialists can help you understand the right questions to ensure your project meets your expectations.
Other tarmac driveway FAQs
Does tarmac add to the value of a house?
Yes, a well-maintained tarmac driveway can enhance the curb appeal and value of your property.
Do you need planning permission for tarmac?
In many cases, planning permission is not required for tarmac driveways, but it’s essential to check local regulations, especially for new or significantly altered driveways.
Does water drain through tarmac?
Standard tarmac is not permeable, but porous asphalt options allow water to drain through, reducing runoff and the risk of flooding.
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S.calladine and son are a family run business with over 50 years experience and will beat any like for like quote
Shaun did the tarmac as promised on time and at a reasonable price.
Welcome to MJM Driveways. We specialise in solid foundations of great quality driveways from macadam involving SMA with decorative block perimeters of your choice to block paving driveways and patios ranging from porcelain to indian sandstone. We have a wealth of experience and offer free advise and quotations. All works carry written guarantee
We are a family run company with 20 years experience we are specialist in block paving tarmacadam and groundwork etc all are work is fully guaranteed
Really pleased with the job Tom has done and no messing around which was nice to find. Would definitely recommend to anyone.
Norfolk Premium driveways is a family run outfit putting customers best wishes first and aiming for perfection with each job because A quality driveway does more than just increase the convenience of accessing your property and parking vehicles. Driveways are home improvements that add real value to a property and, with a quality finish by a professional firm, can be a real landscaping feature. With over 100 reviews online and all 100% positive.
Excellent job. Everything was explained thoroughly before any work was started. Joe was very professional and his work was to a very high standard.
Hi here at DC we aim to leave our customers 100% happy with the structure and manner of our work we strive to complete any task no job to big or small
J.r.harmer paving We are a family run business with over 25 years experience, we pride ourselves on good customer service and high standards, no job is to big or small, we undertake all aspects of driveways from block paving, tarmacadam resin and patio's also fencing and landscaping all our work is finished to a high standard
He did a very efficient job on my borders at a reasonable cost. I would use him again.
Here at kent and sussex drives we are a family run business, we offer over 35 years experience and a friendly service recommended by many.
Fantastic service, great advice, did everything they said they would, cannot recommend them enough. Plus top group of lads to boot
I am a friendly reliable person with very good communication alway on time and alway ready to help with jobs you can see or customers that you can speak to Create an excellent first impression with a beautifully designed block paving driveway. We order from the largest choice of driveway blocks in the UK and can help provide the styles, colours and finishes you need. Block paving is a method for creating a decorative pavement or driveway. It uses a series of individual blocks that are arranged in an attractive formation. Choose the perfect block paving for your driveway Take your pick from our block paving range. We have a broad collection to choose from. Driveline 50?is the nation’s best-selling driveway block paving, largely thanks to its varied colour options. Driveline Metro, meanwhile, provides a distinctive streamlined shape for a smart contemporary look. If you want a more traditional feel,?Drivesett Deco?allows you to recreate a stunning Victorian style. Or, should you be searching for an attractive, more affordable alternative to granite setts, look no further than?Drivesett Argent.
Patrick is efficient, punctual and very thorough. He discusses every stage of the job with you and charges a fare price. He makes sure the site is clean before departing, I would definitely use him again and highly recommend him.
HWBOWER.surfacing is a family run business been installing quality drives over 30 years we work on customer satisfaction to make sure everybody is happy on completion no deposit required full public liability?
These guys provided outstanding service, with brilliant quality and impressive speed. They had given me a quote just the week before at great prices too and they were so good that I even asked them to work on the side house path as well. I highly recommend them and would likely hire them again for patio work.
Here at deeside landscapes Ltd we take pride in our work , been doing this for most of my life , really enjoy seeing customer happy , have had repeat customers for years would like to some more with the help of rated people
Very pleased with this company. Got in touch and quoted quickly. William even made a suggestion re our council bins ie a small slabstone area for them to make it easy getting in and out of driveway. All worked very hard. No complaints at all. Would highly recommend.
An all encompassing landscaping company focusing on delivering the highest quality of finish to all job. Specialising in resin drives, block paving, patios and fencing. An in depth knowledge on materials and experience gives you the peace of mind that you’ll have a project that lasts.
Absolutely top notch work carried out by George and his crew. Replaced the driveway with a beautiful block paved surface. Also did some considerable work in the rear garden. All the guys were great, with no signs of going slow through entire process. Couldn't be happier with the result - would highly recommend
I have been working as a block paver for the last 10 year. I have been dealing with various gardening services such as: *Block Paving *Sealing *Patios *Power Wash *Walls *Fencing *Turfing & Lawns
Ken did a really fantastic job of paving our front garden with bricks we'd salvaged from knocking out the back of our Edwardian terrace. He has made it look amazing, better than we could have imagined. He was communicative, flexible, friendly and got the job done in good time. He left our front garden looking much tidier than it was to begin with! Can't recommend enough.
SureMac Surfacing is a family run business and operate from our facility outside Lisburn.We are general groundworks contractors, specialising in driveways.Our aim is to offer a comprehensive service, expert advice with quality workmanship at a fair price to the client. 40 years experience in Surfacing works private and commercial. All civil engineering and associated landscape works included.
Excellent. Easy to talk to and discuss the job. So good we got other jobs done too.
A Team That Prides Itself With Good Reputation And Customer Satisfaction Covering All Types Of Groundwork From The Smallest Of Tasks To The Largest Of Projects All Completed With The Same Care And Effort, Our Aim Is To Satisfy All Customers And Give Them Peace Of Mind For The The Work That Has To Be Carried Out.
Super service and workmanship. Very professional, clean and on time with schedule. Couldn't recommend highly enough. Thanks again
S Eugen Ltd is a growing, proactive and trustworthy commercial and domestic groundwork company who earns a reputation as a highly professional, reliable and skilled contractor. With over 15 years of groundwork spanning from utility work to domestic builds and basement conversions our aim is to exceed our client’s expectations and complete every project safely and on time. S Eugen Ltd is committed to providing outstanding customer service and our goal has always been to provide trustworthy solutions from drainage to grab services.
Five stars for Daniel and his crew. Arrived on time and repaired my driveway perfectly. Excellent job. Highly recommended
JNP Contracting are a very professional and reliable company. We take great pride in what we do and our up most to focus on customer care. We have a great team to cover all aspects of landscaping, ground works and drainage
We are really pleased with the work that has been done by JNP. It was done very efficiently, on time and never swayed from the original quote. Whenever I had any questions, James always responded quickly. They also dealt with appropriate licence arrangements with West Berkshire Council. Overall I would thoroughly recommend these guys to anyone needing driveway work done. Thanks again guys!
where a family run business with over 20 years experience with a reputation built upon hard work and customer recommendatiosn and were so confident in what we do we offer a 10 year insurance backed guarantee
Created a safe play area using a rubber resin bound surface. Really pleased with finished job
Here at Oakland Landscapes and Tree Services we have 15+ years of experience in hard and soft landscaping. We can cover all your garden needs from tree pruning to full garden landscaping. Our services also include paving, stone bond driveways which come with our 5+ year guarantee. References can be given upon request.
Answered my request and agreed timescale for call back. Flexible .
We are a Worcestershire based building company. With 20 years experience. We specialise in brickwork stone work and natural stone. We offer a landscape groundwork and building service. All aspects of building and landscaping work undertaken. No job to big or to small
Mark did the work in double quick time without compromising on quality. An excellent job. I wouldn’t hesitate to use him again…
STS paving and patios limited are a family run business by a Father and son. We've got over 20 years experience and we always try to please our customers by giving good workmanship and customer care.
Ted and his team did a amazing job transforming my garden and did exactly what i asked for, i would recommend them
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