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Tarmac Driveways by LB Construction

Tarmac Driveways in Nottinghamshire

  • Excavation and removal of existing driveway surface and spoil
  • Sub-base installation and compaction to suit ground conditions and expected traffic
  • Tarmac laid in binder and surface courses with a tack coat between layers

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About Our Tarmac Driveways

Tarmac gives a solid, smooth driveway surface that copes well with everyday use and low upkeep, laid by digging out the existing surface to the right depth, compacting a proper sub-base, then laying the tarmac in a binder course followed by a surface course. Most jobs involve removing an old, cracked or worn drive and rebuilding it properly for weight and drainage, finished with edging such as block paving kerbs or a brushed tarmac edge.

Tarmac Driveways by LB Construction

What's Included

  • Excavation and removal of existing driveway surface and spoil
  • Sub-base installation and compaction to suit ground conditions and expected traffic
  • Tarmac laid in binder and surface courses with a tack coat between layers
  • Edging or kerbing to contain the surface and give a clean finish
  • Falls built in for surface water drainage
  • Site clean-up and removal of waste on completion

How It Works

  1. 1Site visit to assess ground conditions, existing surface, access and drainage
  2. 2Written quote setting out sub-base depth, tarmac specification and edging
  3. 3Excavation of the existing drive and any soft or unsuitable ground
  4. 4Sub-base laid and compacted in layers before tarmac goes down
  5. 5Binder course and surface course laid and rolled while workable
  6. 6Edging finished off and site cleared

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Why Choose Us

We're a Nottinghamshire-based team and we're on site for the jobs we take on, not a call centre passing you between subcontractors.

Being local means we're not disappearing after the job's done if you've got a question, and because we're not a big corporate outfit we can talk through what your ground actually needs.

What Affects the Price

  • Size of the driveway and shape of the area to be covered
  • Condition of the existing surface and how much needs digging out
  • Ground conditions, including how much extra sub-base is needed on soft or clay ground
  • Access for machinery and whether material has to be barrowed in by hand
  • Type of edging chosen and any additional drainage work required

Common Questions

How long before I can drive on a new tarmac driveway?

Tarmac needs time to cool and harden fully before it's ready for regular vehicle use. We'll tell you when it's safe to drive on and what to avoid in the first few days, since fresh tarmac is softer in warm weather and can mark more easily until it's properly set.

Can you lay tarmac over my existing driveway?

Sometimes, if the existing sub-base is sound and drains properly, but a lot of older drives don't meet that standard. We'll check the ground during the quote and tell you honestly whether an overlay will hold up or whether it needs digging out properly.

Do you deal with drainage as part of the job?

Yes, falls are built into the tarmac as it's laid so water runs off to a suitable point rather than pooling. If your property needs additional drainage, such as a channel drain, we'll cover that at the quote stage.

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