Tarmac Driveways
Hot-laid tarmac driveways across Worcestershire & Shropshire, finished with block-paved borders, aprons and proper drainage. Quick to lay and built for years of daily use.
- 20+ years experienceLocal driveway & patio specialists
- 5-year guaranteeOn all workmanship, in writing
- No depositPay when the job is finished
- Fully insuredFree surveys & written quotes
Local tarmac surfacing specialists
Tarmac is one of the most cost-effective ways to get a big, durable driveway, and with a block-paved border and a clean apron to the road, it looks far smarter than people expect. It’s ideal for larger drives, long rural accesses and anywhere that sees heavy vehicles.
We lay tarmac in two hot layers: a binder course for strength, then a fine surface course for a tight, smooth finish, each compacted with a roller. Underneath is a properly excavated and compacted sub-base. Edges are restrained with kerbs or block borders so the tarmac can’t spread or crumble.
Black, red or bordered
Standard black tarmac suits most homes. Red tarmac gives a warmer, more traditional look and works well with red-brick properties. Most of our customers add a contrasting block paving border, parking bays or a block apron at the entrance, it costs a little more and transforms the look.
- Two-layer hot-laid tarmac, roller compacted
- Block paving borders, aprons and features
- Drainage and soakaways to stay planning compliant
- Resurfacing of existing sound drives
Recent Tarmac Driveway Projects
Every photo is one of our own jobs, laid by our own teams.
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Driveway & Patio Size Calculator
Enter your measurements to see the area, then send them to us for a fixed quote.
What are you planning?
Pick the closest shape
Measurements
No tape measure? Pace it out, one normal stride is roughly 0.75 m.
Surface
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- Typical fitted price
- Priced at your free survey
A guide only, groundwork, access, edging and drainage all affect the final figure. Your survey and written quote are free.
Send these measurements for a fixed quoteCompare Surfaces
An honest comparison of the surfaces we lay. We bring samples to every survey.
Resin bound
Smooth, seamless and permeable, the modern favourite.
- Looks
- Low upkeep
- Value
- Lifespan
- Typical lifespan
- 15–25 years
- Drainage
- Permeable (SuDS)
Block paving
Classic, characterful and easy to repair one block at a time.
- Looks
- Low upkeep
- Value
- Lifespan
- Typical lifespan
- 20–30 years
- Drainage
- Permeable options
Tarmac
Hard-wearing and great value, especially with a block border.
- Looks
- Low upkeep
- Value
- Lifespan
- Typical lifespan
- 15–20 years
- Drainage
- Needs drainage
Gravel
Quick, affordable and crunchy underfoot, great for long rural drives.
- Looks
- Low upkeep
- Value
- Lifespan
- Typical lifespan
- 10+ years with top-ups
- Drainage
- Fully permeable
From free survey to finished driveway
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Free survey
We visit, measure up and talk through surfaces, colours and edging.
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Fixed written quote
One clear, itemised price with no deposit.
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Groundwork
Proper dig-out, compacted sub-base and drainage so it lasts.
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Completed
We finish, tidy up and walk the job with you before you pay.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to the questions we get asked most. Can’t see yours? Call us free on 0800 051 9335 or send us a message.
How long does a tarmac driveway last?
Typically 15–20 years with a proper sub-base and two-layer construction. A thin single layer on a poor base won’t get close, which is where most bad experiences with tarmac come from.
When can I drive on new tarmac?
You can usually walk on it straight away and drive on it the next day. Avoid sharp turning on the spot for the first few warm weeks while it fully hardens.
Is tarmac permeable?
Standard tarmac isn’t, so for front gardens we make sure water drains to a soakaway, border or lawn to keep you within the permitted development rules.
Can you resurface my existing tarmac drive?
If the base is sound, yes, we can plane or regulate and lay a new surface course. If it’s sinking or breaking up, we’ll recommend digging out and starting again.
Ready for a new driveway or patio?
We will measure up, talk you through the options and give you a fixed written price. No pressure and no deposit.