Good on gradients
A well-compacted tarmac surface has a fine texture that offers grip, and it's continuous, so there are no joints to open up as cars climb. It's often our recommendation where a drive is long, steep or both.
How it's built
After excavation to firm ground, we lay and compact a stone sub-base. Hot tarmac goes down as a binder course, then a finer surface course, each rolled. Kerbs or block edging restrain the sides. On a slope, we take care to lay and roll from the bottom up so the material compacts evenly.
Managing water
Tarmac doesn't let water through. On a slope, rain gathers speed, so we design falls and channel drains to collect it before it reaches a garage or the road. For a front garden, the water must go to a soakaway or permeable area on your land, or planning permission is needed.
Colours and edges
Black is standard; red is available. A border of blocks or setts gives a finished look and stops edges fraying.
