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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.

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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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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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Experienced small Company specialising in property maintenance. Work involves, Painting and decorating, garden maintenance, fencing, tiling, decking and general repaires. This is a loyal hard working small Company that prides itself on good workmanship.

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Reviewed by Mike on 21/1/2024

We are here to save your home from water damage with peace of mind, We have been about for many years to secure your first defense from bad weather entering your home

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Reviewed by Maxine on 14/4/2025

Nothing was to much trouble.Felt as if I had known Scott years.Proper professional and well pleased with what he done.Cheers Scott

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Reviewed by Neal on 9/10/2025

R&B refurbishment ltd For a decade, a Proficiency building company based in London has led all aspects of construction, luxury design and build. Whether you're looking to expand or refine your home with a loft conversion, rear or side extension, basement excavation, cellar conversion or a top to bottom refurbishment, our ethos is quality-first craftsmanship for the very best in residential design and build in London. When it comes to the quality and care that we put into every project, we think of ourselves as one of the leading building companies in London. This means that, as the right builder, we have the team, the expertise and the commitment to a high quality that sets us apart. Fully insured with Public and Employers Liability, Professional Indemnity, Contractors All Risk and high-risk basement works. We offer a 15-year guarantee on all of our structural building work. Proficiency only uses the highest quality building materials ensuring everything is built to standard and will last.

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Reviewed by Andrew on 19/5/2025

Fired him for appalling work, no-shows and delays; see his other bad reviews. He's a middle man; does not do any work; got others to do it like a plumber, then a tiler the next day; slow work made worse when someone messed up or did not show up. Ali only shows to deliver materials or check work. Quick to reply when wanting the job. Slow/no response once job starts thinking you wont cancel. Materials I paid not returned; take every receipt and check you keep/use every item as he will even for wipes/tape

LCB Property can carry out one off room conversions or refurbishments to full house property management service. Our Renovation & Conversion Services Includes: - Plumbing Work - Electric Work - Kitchen & Bathrooms - Plastering - Carpentry - Flooring - Painting & Decorating - Gardening/Driveways - Garage Conversions - Room Knock Throughs & Extensions

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Reviewed by Marta on 26/10/2023

Horrible ,we had garage conversion done by Lee, 2 months after water started to leak from the ceiling, called him to check it, he came said he will take ceiling down, check if this is condensation, dry it and put it up again, we set the date to come and fix it, 7 months later nothing has been done, Lee didn’t answer any emails or phone calls, we had to take ceiling down ourselves to find out he cut pipe from bathroom fan just to make the wall look straight causing condensation

Family run business, with thirty years experience in the industry. We are a friendly and reliable service.

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Reviewed by Keith on 1/5/2024

A good job, expertly carried out, but not quite up to our expectations with clearing the debris. It took us two days to get the garden back to normal. The second phase of the order is yet to be done and I’m sure that they will satisfy our requirements.

Family company who started trading in 2013 .Our mission is to impact lives, offer our greatest services and advice to homeowners and to develop ongoing relationship for the future. In an ever more tough environment which is governed by the big companies we still believe that developing a good relationship with people is paramount. We always give 100% in order to deliver big or small projects on time with a great sense of duty and responsibility. This being said we are here to offer out our five star services to you in a way that we would like any business regardless of their domain to provide . Many thanks and God bless you. Tudor

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Reviewed by Travis on 13/6/2025

Tudor was phenomenal - arrives on time, has quality work, and provides exceptional advice. Would use him and his brother again in a heartbeat.

Here at Caledonea we are a local company providing a friendly, reliable service with competitive pricing keeping to a high quality finish in all of our projects big or small.

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Reviewed by Anthony on 24/6/2025

We are a reliable and successful company and we provide the quality and the qualification of the work and product which we are doing for you .Our motto is, my customer my boss. We coming for a long journey experience working of 20 years working experience in Spain,Italy, United kingdom and Romania of landscaping industry and inside and outside house design of isolation,consolidation, any work of tiles or painting. We coming with the real quote of the work we try to be in competition with the construction quotations and to make our clients to make our publicity for work and quotations

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Reviewed by Katia on 25/10/2025

Alex visited me for a quote. One member of his team came on the same day and did the front garden quickly and efficiently.

We are a fast growing Driveway patio and roofing company based in oxfordshire. We are committed to providing a professional and efficient service at all times whilst maintaning the highest standards of our work. Our extensive experience in the industry make us the go to company for driveways patios landscaping gardening and roofing work throughout oxfordshire and the surrounding areas.

Our company Construction and Renovation work of 25 years. At this time, we have gained a wealth of experience backed by references received from our customers. Cost estimates are free of charge. Professionalism guaranteed.

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Reviewed by Sarah on 2/11/2016

Greg is a very helpful and professional. Arrived when he said he would and gave sound advice on a very tricky guttering problem.

Truguard Home Improvements ltd Is we’ll established family run company and specialist in driveways, patios, Landscaping with many years in the industry of groundwork and natural knowledge for your need.

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Reviewed by David on 29/12/2024

Truguard (Luke) and his assistant were very efficient in carrying out a great fence replacement job in my garden. I would highly recommend the company for any job within their field.

An accomplished business where customer needs comes first. We are a dependable team with 25 years experience. Our aim is to attain positive communication with our customers as well as providing reasonable prices for all our clientele. Our specialties expand to various qualities, and we are profoundly able in achieving and carrying out plastering and rendering, painting, boiler installations, unvented cylinders, gas safe checks, bathroom renovations and all home improvements. Collectively, our main goal is to ensure our customer is content and that our work reaches their full expectations.

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Reviewed by Chandrakant on 14/4/2025

An appointment was rearranged for Lewis and his Adrian to come and give me a quote for my driveway. They arrived on time.

I do all roofing and gutters and lead work and all brickwork and pointing

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Reviewed by Kevin on 11/3/2022

Very helpful and very prompt

SKG CONSTRUCTION LTD is a family run company with over 20 years of experience in creating high quality loft conversion, Extensions, complete home renovations. We offer a full package from conception through to completion. Our services range from providing you with your architectural drawings, involving buildings regulations and obtaining the necessary planning permissions through to allocating you a construction team and issuing a full guarantee for the completed project. Our loft conversion, Extension architects offer cutting edge design solution and will work closely with you to maximise the space without compromising on quality. They will guide you through the whole process. Catalin will ensure smooth running of the project, being on hand every step of the way making sure projects is delivered on time and most importantly on budget. We’ve perfected the loft conversion, extensions over the years to keep it as simple as possible from start to finish, making sure your aware every step of the way. We offer a 10 years insurance backed guarantee on all major works carries out by SKG CONSTRUCTION LTD all work is fully insured comes with a 10 years workmanship warranty. we carry out all types of building works Loft, Extensions, home renovations, tiling, flooring, plumbing, painting, rendering, brickworks, plastering, carpentry, roofing, steel structural works

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Reviewed by Sean on 16/8/2025

RAR offer a full hard landscaping, groundwork and building service, including but not restricted too, ~ Patios ~ Paths ~ Drive ways ~ Fencing ~ Turf ~ Bespoke timber structures ~ Sleeper work ~ Ponds ~ Small and medium sized building jobs ~ Garden clearance Specialising in low maintenance gardens. with over 20yrs experience in these sectors I offer high quality and am happy to chat through what is required.

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Reviewed by Tim on 29/9/2025

W.J.Newton Property Maintenance Ltd is a local Bury St Edmunds company providing a professional reliable property maintenance service throughout East Anglia. Please see website above for more information. Kind regards. Mr Newton Managing Director.

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Reviewed by Ian on 12/10/2022

We are specialized on landscaping and garden maintenance. Our leader, Norbert is professional hard landscaper. He has more that 10 years experience in fencing, timber work, laying patios, build driveways and create practical and enjoyable garden spaces.

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Reviewed by Ann on 16/10/2022

Person came around and viewed but decided not to take on job. No quote or anything. Wasted our time.

ADI CARE&CONSTRUCT LTD is one company with more than 20 years of experience in construction. we have skills like partitioning, extension, plastering, painting, laminate, tiling, paving , and gardening. We are working fast, clean, and open to offer good service and prices. My Company is looking for extending in Doncaster area and not only. We need all trust and support, and we offer the same. Thanks .

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Reviewed by Phil on 18/9/2023

Good quality work. Got the job done quickly. Would recommend!

With our company you can feel comfortable and relaxed. We have 30 years of experience and will always ensure that the work carried out on your property will be to a Professional standard. And once we start on your property we don't stop until the work is Fully completed And To our customers satisfaction All our new work is fully guaranteed for 10 Years Trades 1.Driveway Paver 2.Landscape Gardener 3.Groundworker 4.Resurfacing Contractor 5. Fence&Gate Specialist Photo gallery

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Reviewed by Teirry on 13/3/2024

Excellent service. Jerry and his team were great.helpful proffesional.and friendly. Would recommend

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