Gerrards Cross Tarmac Driveways
Foundations Masters has been creating tarmac (asphalt, tarmacadam) driveways in Gerrards Cross for many years. A tarmac driveway has many advantages, with options to suit any home. The addition of kerbstones, block paving, resin and gravel along with the tarmac can help style the tarmac driveway, creating a bespoke look for your Gerrards Cross property. A choice of red or black tarmacadam gives an extra distinctiveness where required.
Our tarmac services for Gerrards Cross homes & businesses include:
- Tarmac driveways
- Tarmac pathways
- Commercial car parks
- Tarmac road entrances
- Business forecourts
- Dropped Kerbs
Why choose Tarmac for a new drive in Gerrards Cross?
Tarmac can often take less time to lay than stone paving, so your new Gerrards Cross drive could be completed in as little as a single day. The perfect option if you need to quickly add some extra parking or finish off a new build.
Tarmac is hard-wearing and low-maintenance, yet very affordable and fits into many irregular shaped areas. It also helps create and maintain a permeable surface for good drainage in the changeable Gerrards Cross weather.
From simple square tarmac driveways to complex shapes with additional levels, a Gerrards Cross tarmac drive can be an excellent choice for a high-traffic area. We are a reliable Gerrards Cross tarmac fitting company, with many reference jobs available to view if requested. We look forward to discussing your tarmac requirements.
How do we lay Gerrards Cross tarmac driveways?
Every tarmac driveway installation in Gerrards Cross is first dug out and stoned up to a thickness of 4 - 8 inches (10 - 20cm), depending on the ground underneath. Type 1 Hardcore is applied and compacted with a roller to create the right foundation for the top layers.
The tarmac is then applied in two layers - the base course will be around 2 inches (50mm) thick when rolled and the top course will be around 1 inch (25mm) thick when rolled. Our customers have a choice of Red or Black high quality top coats.
From a small path to a complete driveway, forecourt or car park, we have the knowledge, resources and equipment to cater for all your Gerrards Cross tarmac driveway requirements.
Gerrards Cross Tarmac Driveway Repairs
A new tarmac driveway is highly durable and will last for many years in the Gerrards Cross area with very little maintenance. The finished surface suitable for all weathers and performs well in areas that are exposed to the elements.
Tarmac Driveway Repairs in Gerrards Cross
However, sometimes years of cold, wet Gerrards Cross winters or unforeseen physical damage can take their toll on older tarmac driveways. Damage and wear can be easily and cost-effectively repaired by our tarmac repair team. Our tarmac driveway repair service is available in Gerrards Cross and the surrounding areas. Call us today for a free quote.
Our Gerrards Cross tarmac repair and resurfacing services include:
- Single patch repairs
- Complete area resurfacing
- Moss or algae treatment
- Sunken areas re-levelled
Call Gerrards Cross 01753 307187 for a tarmac driveway repair quote
What’s the price of a tarmac driveway in Gerrards Cross SL9?
- The size of your driveway area
- The surface of the existing driveway
- The age of the current driveway
- The style of edging required
- Current drainage on your property
- Colour of tarmac required
FAQs for Tarmac Driveways in Gerrards Cross
Our highly skilled workforce has many years of experience in the design and installation of stunning patios and pathways in a wide variety of finishes. As leading paving contractors we also surface and repair car parks, forecourts, school playgrounds and any other paved surface.
A driveway that requires very little maintenance is a dream come true for both homeowners and those in the commercial sphere. Some driveway types require much more maintenance than others, taking up both time and money to stay looking fresh. If you’re looking for driveway material that once it’s down, you can pretty much leave to its own devices, here are our top picks for you.
Imprinted concrete driveways require very little maintenance and a huge advantage of this material is that you’re very very unlikely to get any weeds growing through, compared with something like block paving. This is because there aren’t actually any spaces or gaps for the weeds to break through as the name suggests, concrete is laid and then a pattern is simply imprinted upon it before it dries.
At Foundations Masters, we offer a wide variety of pattern imprinted concrete paving styles to suit any property. Be it modern, traditional or contemporary.
Resin bound driveways are another great example of low maintenance driveways and again, weeds should not be a problem with resin driveways providing the surface is kept clean. All you need to do is jet wash or a hose clean and swept to ensure the surface remains looking tip-top.
Resin bound driveways are ideal for spaces which are on an incline where you still want that gravelly vibe. They are a great alternative to tarmac, blocks, slabs and concrete paving and the inherent texture of bonded gravel makes it the ideal choice for non-slip and anti-skid surfaces. Another added advantage is that, during dry weather, there isn’t the issue that’s commonly found with gravel driveways of dust being kicked up by cars.
Resin bonding can be more expensive than other types of driveways so that’s something to keep in mind when deciding which option to choose.
On average, the lifespan of tarmac is between 12-15 years before it will need to be replaced or undergo major repair work. Through years of heavy use and exposure to the elements, minor repairs to cracks and potholes may need to be completed, however other than this, very little maintenance work is required.
There are particular guidelines for householders who want to pave over their front gardens in order to turn them into driveways.
Planning permission is not needed for new driveways, regardless of the size, as long as the surfacing used is permeable. This porous surfacing allows water to drain through. Experts suggest using porous asphalt or permeable concrete block paving, or directing the rainwater to a lawn or border in order for it to drain naturally.
The best type of driveway depends on many factors. How long you want it to last, how much maintenance you are prepared to do, how you want it to look and how much traffic it will face.
We recommend Tarmac/Asphalt or Resin Bound if you want a hard-wearing yet attractive surface, with little maintenance needed.
Tarmac is renowned for being easy to maintain as regular jet washing should be all that’s needed to keep it looking great and functioning effectively.
A driveway can potentially add 5-10% to your property’s value, as long as it is expertly installed.
We have huge experience and knowledge of what would be ‘best’ for your situation in terms of functionality and budget and can nearly always suggest something that will enhance your garden, pathway, patio or driveway, we would love to come around to your house and give you our advice and supply you with a competitive quote.
Asphalt is typically black in colour. This is because the binder that is mixed with the chosen aggregates, bitumen, is a viscous black liquid. However, asphalt surface courses can also be produced in a range of colour variations. This is achieved by adding coloured pigment in the mixing process.
As a completely natural and fully recyclable material, tarmac can be considered one of the most environmentally friendly methods of surfacing available.
Resin-bound, Indian-Stone, Gravel/Stone, Block Paving, Asphalt/Tarmac, brick, cobblestone, stamped/pattern imprinted
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