TableLeg Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 I have been looking into the options for resurfacing my driveway. It is currently gravel but I'm looking at changing to something smoother. I have looked at Resin type surfaces but these are expensive compared to tarmac surfacing which I happen to prefer (when done properly). I've looked at block paving but again this is expensive by comparison. My garage is right at the back of the property so the narrow driveway runs right alongside the house from the road so is quite long and owing to my kids and partners we often have 4 cars out the front so the front of the house is also graveled and joined to the driveway. Has anybody got any experience of having a driveway resurfaced with tarmac? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeff oakley Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 Our house was built with a tarmac drive and it is now around 30 years old and starting to show its age but like you I prefer the look of them to alternatives. A relation does this sort of work and if you are having one done he says you must have a good depth of MOT 1 ballast then a membrane to stop the weeds coming through then more ballast all well rolled followed by the tarmac. Make sure you have good edging as well other wise it can move when it is hot, but clearly it will not be subject to heavy traffic. And finally choosing your contractor is key, if they only have a mobile number be wary as they might not be permanent residents. Try to get recommendations from people who have had it done. The downside for me of Tarmac is we get a lot of moss growth as it seems to like sitting on the surface and if I need to jack anything up on it you have to use a plate for the jack and stands to sit on otherwise you might get little indentations afterwards which helps the moss. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philb65 Posted June 1 Share Posted June 1 I had resin done about 5 years ago. It was not done properly and has cracks in it (concrete base with holes drilled, no rafts). Luckily I paid on credit card and got my money back £11k. Whatever you decide to do pay at least £100 on a credit card. You are protected for the lot. It’s a real minefield but I’d use someone off of checkatrade, as you have additional safeguards. Best of luck! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TableLeg Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 Thanks all. 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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