Tarmac Driveways Leicester Create a Long-Lasting Driveway with the Leading Driveway Contractor in Leicester and Leicestershire Construct A-Driveway is the leading tarmac driveway installation company, serving commercial and residential property owners throughout the midlands, including Leicester, Leicestershire, and Loughborough. We have gained years of expertise in installing tarmac driveways and are well-familiar with the climate and weather conditions that prevail throughout the midlands. Thus, we know what it takes to make a tarmac driveway more durable, appealing, and value-driven. Not only do we install a tarmac driveway with perfection but we also help you preserve it for long by offering tarmac driveway maintenance and repairing services. We help you choose the most appropriate style for your tarmac driveway and work towards converting your ideas into a reality.

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Tarmac Driveways - Convenient, Appealing, and Affordable

While there are several materials used for designing a driveway, tarmacadam is one of the most common and preferred options among the homeowners and commercial establishments in Leicester and nearby counties.

Tarmacadam is properly referred to as bituminous macadam or “Bitmac” for brevity. It is often thought to be the cheapest method of surfacing a driveway or forecourt. While black tarmac is cheaper than the red tarmac, the red tarmacadam can be more expensive than block paving.

Bordering with block paving or embedding decorative designs has the power of making your new driveway distinctive and pleasing to the eye. Thus, tarmac can also be used for paths with a mixture of block paved borders or decorative designs within the tarmac surface.

Besides, the surface course can also be coloured by using a binder, often with coloured aggregates, or by incorporating coated stone chippings into an HRA wearing course.

Here Is How We Create Your Tarmac Driveway.

At Construct-a-Driveway, all our driveways are completed to a very high standard with the use of only quality material.

The Tarmac Driveway Preparation and Processes (for red and black) are as follows:

All the ground will be excavated and removed by machine to a minimum depth of 250mm or until clay sub-base is found.

If the driveway requires drainage, this will be laid and connected to remove surface water.

The next step is where we lay a Geo-textile membrane that will eliminate the problem of weeds and form a separation barrier. This way, the stone does not mix with the subsoils and also aids drainage.

We will then infill all the excavated area with the A-Type 1 M.O.T Aggregate stone at a minimum thickness of 175mm, making sure that it is compacted down to the required depth.

Next, all the perimeter of the new driveway will be edged with decorative blocks or edging kerbs laid and secured with concrete.

We then infill all the area with a 20mm dense base course binder tarmac and roll it at a thickness of 50mm.

The final topping is laid and rolled to a smooth finish. This is usually 6mm dense wearing course tarmac but there are also other grades available that can be laid at 25 mm thickness.

Finally, any debris is cleared and the area is washed down.

Is Tarmac Driveway Suitable for My Property?

Tarmac has become popular for surface pavements, highways and even internal floors. Tarmac is highly suitable for areas to be trafficked by vehicles, such as a drive or forecourt. However, it is also being preferred for creating sophisticated pathways, walkways, and even patios these days. It is, solely, based on your choice what kind of surface you like to walk, drive, or play on.

If you are concerned about the budget, contact us to conduct a survey of your property in Leister, Leicestershire or neighbouring county (or send details to us) and we can help you decide by providing an estimated cost.

Looking for an expert tarmac driveway contractor in Leicester, Leicestershire, or the nearby county? Feel free to contact us.

Areas we serve:

Leicester, Leicestershire, Loughborough