Tarmac driveways in Wiltshire
The hard-working driveway: fast to lay, built to take daily traffic, and the best value on larger drives.
Tarmac is the workhorse of driveways. It goes down quickly, takes daily traffic without complaint, and on larger drives it is usually the most cost-effective surface you can choose. We lay new tarmac driveways and resurface tired ones across Melksham, Trowbridge, Chippenham and the wider Wiltshire area, always over a base built to carry the weight, with edging and drainage that keep the surface sharp for years.
- New tarmac driveways and resurfacing
- Best value on larger driveways and long runs
- Block paving borders for a smarter finish
- Proper sub-base and drainage on every job
The practical choice, done properly
A tarmac drive lives or dies on its foundations. Laid thin over a poor base it will ripple and crack within a couple of winters; laid properly it will quietly do its job for years. We excavate to the right depth, build up and compact a solid sub-base, then machine-lay and roll the tarmac in the correct courses. The result is a dense, even surface that sheds water, resists scuffing from turning wheels, and stands up to everything from the school run to the delivery van.
- Machine-laid and rolled for a dense, even finish
- Correct build-up of base and surface courses
- Falls set so water runs where it should
New drive or resurfacing?
If your existing tarmac is sound but tired on top, resurfacing can give it a fresh wearing course at a fraction of the cost of a full rebuild. If the drive is cracking, sinking or breaking up at the edges, the problem is in the base, and new tarmac over a failing foundation only hides it for a season. We will tell you honestly which your drive needs after a look, and price both where it is a genuine choice. Either way you get a firm, itemised quote before any work starts.
- Resurfacing: a new wearing course over a sound base
- Full rebuild where the foundation has failed
- Honest advice on which your drive actually needs
Sharper edges, smarter drainage
Plain tarmac does not have to look plain. A block paving border frames the drive, stops the edges fretting, and lifts the whole look of the front of the house for a modest extra cost. And because tarmac is not permeable, we design the drainage in from the start, with falls, channels or soakaways that take rainwater away within your boundary. It keeps puddles off your drive and keeps you on the right side of the planning rules. That is all part of the groundworks we handle ourselves.
- Block borders that frame and protect the edges
- Channels and soakaways designed in from day one
- Compliant drainage, no standing water
Thinking about other finishes too?
Tarmac wins on price and practicality, but it is not the only option we lay. If you want a seamless, permeable surface with the lowest upkeep, look at resin bound. If you want patterns and borders you can repair block by block, look at block paving. We install all of them, so the advice you get is about your drive, not about what suits us. Ask for a free quote and we will price whichever options you are weighing up.
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Tarmac Driveways: your questions answered
How much does a tarmac driveway cost?
Tarmac is usually the most affordable hard surface after gravel, and the value gets better the bigger the drive. The final price depends on the area, the base work needed and the edging you choose. Quotes are free, itemised and without obligation.
How soon can I drive on new tarmac?
You can usually walk on a new tarmac drive within a day and drive on it after two to three days, depending on the weather. We will give you exact guidance when we finish, and in warm spells we may advise a little longer.
Can you tarmac over my existing driveway?
Sometimes. If the existing surface is sound and the levels allow it, an overlay or resurface can work well and saves money. If the base underneath is failing, overlaying only hides the problem briefly. We will check and tell you honestly.
How long does a tarmac driveway last?
Laid over a properly built base, a tarmac driveway typically gives fifteen years or more of service, often longer with an occasional reseal. The foundation is what decides its lifespan, which is why we never lay over ground that has not been prepared.
Do you lay tarmac near me?
We lay tarmac driveways across Melksham, Trowbridge, Chippenham, Devizes and the surrounding Wiltshire towns and villages. If you are anywhere in west Wiltshire, ask for a free quote and we will confirm we cover your address.
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Where we work
Based near Melksham, local across west Wiltshire
We are a service-area business, so we come to you. From our base near Melksham we cover the towns and villages around us. Not sure if we reach you? Just ask.
- Melksham
- Trowbridge
- Chippenham
- Devizes
- Westbury
- Bradford-on-Avon
- Calne
- Corsham
- Warminster
- and nearby villages
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Tell us about your driveway, garden or paving project and we will get back to you with a no-obligation quote.