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Excellent service. Hard working, polite, professional team. Lovely job. Would recommend.
Anne
Emil did a great job on my patio. He was polite, tidy and reliable whilst doing the job and he performed the task to a high standard. Would definitely hire again!
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Lovely chap, fair priced and good work carried out. I would recommend.
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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.
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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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oakleaf landscapes offers a wide range of services including .trees topped and felled. Hedge cutting. Fencing replaced or repaired all types of slab work. Patios paths etc gravel high pressure cleaning all work done to your satisfaction.
Good job done
A family run local business trading in North wales for over 20 years.We undertake all aspects of home improvements from a simple tap swap to full house refurbishments. Customer satisfaction is our number one goal!
From the very first conversation, Karl has been great to deal with. Any discussions about the job were clear and I felt confident throughout the time the job lasted. The project started on time and despite the weather the job was completed in good time. Plus an excellent result as well. Very pleased.
A young vibrant and energetic business, quality and design at the forefront of our values. From light switch to new build we embark on all manner of projects from traditional stone listed buildings right up to the most modern you can imagine.
Very satisfied with work,would highly recommend
We are a Father and Son team with 25+ years of experience in the construction industry, specializing in extensions and outbuildings.
Placed advert Thursday. Contacted same day by Mike with a view to coming out and quoting next day. Came on time priced the job on Friday and arranged to start work on the Tuesday. Mike worked with his son Silas. What a really nice pair. Genuine, polite and got on with the job even though I asked for a few tweaks along the way. Both very old school and worked at their own pace - happy with work carried out and will use them again. Reasonable price too.
?Multitrade Building LTD is a building company created to make a change, make that house new and give you the room and the refurbishment you've always wanted.
Very good service, would use Viorel again!
Good man worker with full team Many year experiences and properly Quotation free for the all customer
I would recommend Catalin to anybody, he turned up on time to do the job and did an excellent job. He left my premises spotless after finishing the job. He also charges a reasonable rate.
Hi we are landscape Gardener's with over 20 year's experience in all aspects of landscaping like. fencing. block paving. Decking. Gravel. Slabbing. Raised beds. Garden walls. Ponds. Drive ways. Garden sheds. Path ways. garden design. Hedges. Tree's. Flower beds. Pruning. Shaping. And all aspects of homecare.
Brilliant service, Leroy came on time, on the arranged day and in cold weather. He got on with the tree job, bringing all the right equipment and no messing around. When he had finished the job looked well presented and he had cleared up really well. Leroy is very polite, friendly and a good worker at a reasonable price. I will definitely use his services again.
Philip Bamford
Tarmac Driveway
We specialise in new builds, extensions, conservatories , loft conversions , garages ect. And all our work comes with a full written garrantee . Plus references are provided with every quote
John Construction
Tarmac Driveway
general building services
We are a company with over 15 years experience across UK and Europe.
I recently hired Viorel to replace a ceiling beam in my rental kitchen, and I was thoroughly impressed with his work and professionalism. Viorel demonstrated excellent craftsmanship when tackling what turned out to be a more complex job than initially expected. During the ceiling beam replacement, he uncovered several additional issues that needed attention. Rather than simply ignoring these problems or hitting me with surprise costs, he took the time to explain each issue clearly and kept me updated.
hi there I'm tracy Mccready from Mccready's property maintenance. I do a good job for a fair price and provide a reliable service in all property maintenance and improvements. we are fully insured for 2 million pound public liability and safety conscious. I offer a free quotation and free advice. I always listen to the customer to find out what they want and need that suits there budget building up good relationships that last for many of years . we are here to help with all your roofing ,building and landscaping needs . we have many satisfied customers who would gladly recommend us to you . we accept most credit cards ,bank transfers or checks. all work comes with a warranty .thank you for taking the time of reading this ,I look forward to hearing from you
Excellent Company came to see the job and gave me a quote that was very reasonable.They came on Tuesday and started work and were finished by Wednesday evening did a terrific job I’m well pleased with the results they were professional and polite would highly recommended.
Arum Landscapes is a local horticulture and landscaping business offering all aspects of gardens works from groundworks to planting plans and everything in between. We offer… -One off garden clearances or tidys -Patios and other hard standing -Fencing, Domestic and Commercial -Driveways -Grounds including drainage and soak-aways. -Turfing -Brick and Block work -Regular ongoing maintenance contracts -Mowing, hedge cutting, pruning etc… -Planting schemes and Design -Soft and hard landscaping projects A little about me… - Level 2 Horticulture & landscaping - Hadlow college - 3 years in Landscaping and Garden Maintenance - 4 years in the Horticultural industry - A real passion for gardens, plants and creating an ideal outdoor space. I offer friendly customer service, a real interest in working with you to create ideal garden environment and knowledgeable advice and work. Let me help you realise your gardens potential!
Firstly, the new composite decking was done extremely well by Alf and his team. Great communication from him and cannot fault anything thing him or his team did. But, since the decking was done there have now been two occasions that one of the decking lights have failed. 1st defect was a wiring issue which was resolved by the electrician Conor, the current fault has now been resolved. Many Thanks
I do all roofing and gutters and lead work and all brickwork and pointing
Very helpful and very prompt
We provide a complete, professional service from design to completion. We undertake all aspects of Building and Groundworks. From Driveways to extensions , Landscaping to paving and also tarmacing. We provide a 5 star job satisfactory for all our customers at an affordable price. References can be provided from our previous work in all aspects of jobs we have completed. We provide a FREE quotation ensuring each job is given a high standard of quality service.
Wonderful job, turned up bang on time and stayed late to get the job done, unbelievable amount of progress done in a day. Great lads to have around, very polite and clean. The job done exactly how I wanted it, would recommend these lads to anyone and everyone, and I will be doing! Many thanks gents, top work!
Here at Paramount we offer free quotes on all types of paving / landscaping/ fencing / patios etc. All work is fully guaranteed and we do not take any deposit or payments until customer is fully satisfied.
Started work very quickly after agreeing the price. Did a lovely job to make us a new wall and cleaned up afterwards
quality paving and roofing
Tarmac Driveway
Were a well established business we do top quality work at a low cost over 30 years in the business fully registered and insured we can beat any written quotation we have good friendly team site is is always left clean and tidy all rubbish removed
We are a reliable, trustworthy, friendly family run business. Do all types of landscaping services. Also tidy up garden sheds felt roofs paint e.t.c. can dispose of all waste.
Excellent work over 2 days. Very friendly and obliging. Willing to go back and accommodate small changes I made. No complaints.
Hello my names Robert from R&R affordable home improvements where our number one priority is customer satisfaction, all our work is carried out at the highest standards using only the best materials. We do a professional job at affordable prices and guarantee all work carried out, with over 15years experience you can rest assured we can handle the smallest to the biggest of jobs all carried out and completed by professionals. We offer free estimates and advice so please feel free to contact us today!
Quick professional and very reasonable. Made changes on the job and was very flexible. All good
We are a family run Complete building, plumbing, heating & project management company who take pride in their work and have strong traditional values.
Thanks Will and the lads for a brilliant job.left everything clean and tidy. Will definitely be back
F.l Property Maintenance Ltd, Fully insured, fully vetted and confederation roofing contractors insurances backed guarantees we are a limited company with over 20 years of experience in the roofing business. We aim to provide the best quotes and the highest Quality of our work, all our work is fully guaranteed and we are fully insured. We specialise in all types of property work with putting a new roof on to changing single tiles so no job to big or to small. Work what we do, •New roofs •Roof repairs •New flat roofs •Flat roof repairs •Tile replacement •All aspects of repointing such as ridges, valleys, chimneys, gable verge and walls •New Fascias, suffix, guttering •all repairs off fascia soffit gutters •Gutter and fascia cleaning •all types all moss removal and treated •all landscaping work undertaken •new brick wall and patio •new decking installed and repairs •new driveways installed and repairs • all brick work undertaken • all fencing work undertaken And much more, please feel free to give us a call to discuss your work it’s free of charge to come out and run through everything and give good advice on what’s the next step. Thank you for taking time to look at our page.
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