Tarmac Installations Buckinghamshire
Tarmac Surfacing Experts in Aylesbury
For a highly durable, cost-effective, and long-lasting surface, tarmac is an exceptional choice for your driveway. At Procraft Paving & Landscaping, we specialise in professional tarmac installation, delivering a smooth, resilient, and weather-resistant finish that can easily withstand the demands of daily vehicle use. A professionally laid tarmac driveway not only provides a clean and practical surface but also offers fantastic, hard-wearing performance, making it a reliable and sensible investment for any property.
The Benefits of a Tarmac Driveway
Exceptional Durability
Tarmac is an incredibly strong and resilient material, engineered to withstand heavy traffic and the worst of the British weather. Its flexible, seamless surface resists cracking, providing a reliable driveway for your home for many years to come.
Superb Value & Efficiency
Offering fantastic value, tarmac is one of the most cost-effective solutions for surfacing a driveway, especially over larger areas. Our professional team can also install it quickly and efficiently, minimising disruption at your property.
Add a Bespoke Finish
A tarmac driveway can be customised to suit your style. We can frame your drive with attractive block paving, stone setts, or raised kerbing. This creates a premium, high-contrast finish that elevates the overall look and kerb appeal.
Why Choose Tarmac?
Tired of battling weeds? Fed up of loose stones? It’s time to switch to tarmac! It’s a classic, looks good with everything and it ridiculously tough. You get a sleek, seamless surface that is a nightmare for weeds and a dream for your tyres. So if you want a fuss-free, hard-as-nails driveway that just gets the job done, tarmac is your new best friend.
- Durability & Strength: A professionally laid tarmac driveway is incredibly robust. It flexes slightly with pressure and temperature changes, making it highly resistant to the cracking that can affect more rigid surfaces.
- Cost-Effective, High-Value Solution: Tarmac delviers outstanding perfromance for its price point, often proving more affordable than other options including block paving. If you're looking for a long-lasting, reliable surface that offers maximum value for your investment, tarmac is an unbeatable choice.
- Fast Installation: One of it's greatest advantages is the speed of installation. Our expert team can lay and compact your tarmac driveway quickly and efficiently, meaning you can have a functional, impressive new driveway in a fraction of the time it takes for other materials.
- Superb Weather Resistance: Designed for British weather, tarmac is highly resistant to everything from heavy rain to winter frosts. Its seamless, water-resistant surface helps prevent frost damage and cracking, ensuring your driveway remains in excellent condition through all seasons.
- Smooth, Safe Surface: Taramc provides a beautifully smooth, uniform surface with no trip hazards, making it ideal for family homes with children, bicycles or pushchairs.
- Very Low Maintenance: A Tarmac driveway is incredibly easy to look after. Its dark surface helps hide minor stains and tyre marks, and it requires little more than an occasional sweep or waash down to keep it looking its best!
- Highly Recyclable Material: Tarmac is one of the most recycled materials in the cosntruction industry. Old taramc can be reclaimed and reused in new mixes, making it a more sustainable and evnironmentally concious choice for your home.
Our Professional Tarmac Installation
Thorough Groundworks
The performance of your tarmac driveway depends entirely on the foundation beneath it. We conduct thorough ground preparation, creating a solid, correctly graded, and compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base to ensure long-term stability.
Correct Two-Layer System
For maximum strength, we always lay tarmac in two courses. A heavy-duty "binder course" creates a structural base, which is then covered with a smooth "surface course" to provide a dense, attractive, and hard-wearing final finish.
Expert Roller Compaction
Achieving the correct compaction is vital for tarmac's longevity. We use heavy-duty mechanical rollers to compact both the sub-base and the tarmac layers, ensuring a uniform, non-porous surface that is built to last.
Tarmac FAQs
Is a tarmac driveway a cheap option?
Tarmac is a highly cost-effective and great value solution. While the term “cheap” can sometimes imply low quality, a professionally installed tarmac driveway is anything but. It is often more affordable upfront than block paving, providing a durable, long-lasting surface that represents an excellent return on investment. The final price for your Aylesbury driveway will depend on the size, condition of the existing base, and drainage requirements.
Will my new tarmac driveway crack over time?
A key cause of cracking is improper installation. We prevent this by ensuring your driveway has a properly prepared and compacted sub-base, which provides the essential foundation for a long life. While all surfaces can be affected by extreme weather over many years, a professionally laid tarmac driveway is flexible and highly resistant to cracking under normal conditions.
How long do I have to wait before I can park on my new driveway?
This is a crucial step to ensure a perfect finish. We recommend that you wait at least 48 to 72 hours (2-3 days) before parking cars on your new tarmac driveway. This allows the surface to fully cure, harden, and become resistant to scuffing. In very hot summer weather, we may advise extending this period slightly.
Do I need special drainage for a tarmac driveway in Buckinghamshire?
Yes. Because tarmac is a non-permeable surface, planning regulations require that rainwater must be directed to a suitable drainage system rather than running onto the public road. This is typically achieved by installing a linear channel drain or a ‘soakaway’. As part of our professional survey and installation service, we ensure your new driveway is fully compliant with all local Buckinghamshire drainage regulations.
Can I get a tarmac driveway in a colour other than black?
Yes, you can. While traditional black tarmac is the most popular choice for its classic look, we also offer red tarmac driveways. A red tarmac surface can provide a warmer, distinctive finish that beautifully complements the brickwork and style of many homes in the Aylesbury and Buckinghamshire area.