Very professional and friendly. Kept us informed every step of the way and helped us decide what would look good. It looks fantastic! Would highly recommend this company.
Residential and commercial tarmac
Tarmac driveways in Carlisle and Cumbria
Hard-wearing, cost-effective tarmac for driveways, paths, private roads, yards and car parks, laid smooth and level by a team with over 20 years' experience.
Free quote in 24 hoursThree quick steps, no obligation
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15+years typical lifespan
3 daysbefore cars go on it
Fewdays to lay a home drive
Heavyvans, tractors and trailers
Tarmac surfacing
Tired of potholes and patched-up surfaces?
Looking for a durable, cost-effective way to renew your driveway, paths or private road? Compared with other surfaces, tarmac is hard to beat on cost, durability and low maintenance, which makes it ideal for heavy-use roads and driveways that see constant traffic.
If your surface has potholes, sunken patches or ruts left by parked vehicles, our team will lay a smooth, uniform new surface. We work for homeowners and for commercial and industrial clients across Carlisle and the surrounding Cumbria area.
The benefits
Why tarmac makes sense
Built properly, from the ground up
Over 20 years of getting the groundwork right, so the finish stays right.
Cost-effective
One of the most affordable driveway surfaces, cheaper than block paving and quick to install.
Durable
Withstands heavy use and the elements, and lasts for many years with sensible care.
Low maintenance
Easy to keep clean, with no regular sealing or special treatments needed.
Gallery
Ideas and inspiration
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Honest advice
Is it right for your property?
We lay every surface, so we have no reason to push one. Here is the straight answer.
A great choice if
- You have a long drive, farm entrance, yard or private road
- You want the best value per square metre
- The surface sees vans, trailers or tractors
- You want the job done quickly with little disruption
Think twice if
- You want decorative patterns or a choice of colours
- You are paving a front garden in England without a drainage plan
- You want a permeable surface for a wet, low-lying plot
Before and after
See the difference
Our own projects, photographed before we arrived and after we left. Drag the handle to see the difference.
Talk to us about yours
How it works
How we lay your tarmac driveway
- Step 1
Free site visit and quote
We visit your property, measure the area, check drainage and access, and give you a clear, no-obligation quote.
- Step 2
Clearing the ground
The old surface, soil and debris are dug out to the right depth so the new drive won't sink or crack.
- Step 3
Building the sub-base
We lay and compact a layer of crushed stone. This is the part that carries the weight, so we never cut corners on it.
- Step 4
Laying the tarmac
Hot tarmac goes down as a binder course and a smooth surface course, each rolled to the right level and falls so water runs off.
- Step 5
Edges and finishing
We fit kerbs or edging to hold the surface in place and tidy the site before we leave.
- Step 6
Ready to use
You can usually walk on it the same day. Please keep cars off for the first 3 days while it hardens.
Reviews
Five stars, job after job
We have just had a resin drive installed by this company and we are delighted with how it looks. The price was very competitive and they finished on time.
Great company, really high standard of work. Will definitely be recommending to my friends and family.
Although the team had to work on an extremely hot day, it all came good in the end. Many thanks to Johnny, his son also Johnny, Darren, Gary, Liam and Rory.
Very professional and friendly. Kept us informed every step of the way and helped us decide what would look good. It looks fantastic! Would highly recommend this company.
We have just had a resin drive installed by this company and we are delighted with how it looks. The price was very competitive and they finished on time.
Great company, really high standard of work. Will definitely be recommending to my friends and family.
Although the team had to work on an extremely hot day, it all came good in the end. Many thanks to Johnny, his son also Johnny, Darren, Gary, Liam and Rory.
Very professional and friendly. Kept us informed every step of the way and helped us decide what would look good. It looks fantastic! Would highly recommend this company.
We have just had a resin drive installed by this company and we are delighted with how it looks. The price was very competitive and they finished on time.
Great company, really high standard of work. Will definitely be recommending to my friends and family.
Although the team had to work on an extremely hot day, it all came good in the end. Many thanks to Johnny, his son also Johnny, Darren, Gary, Liam and Rory.
Very professional and friendly. Kept us informed every step of the way and helped us decide what would look good. It looks fantastic! Would highly recommend this company.
We have just had a resin drive installed by this company and we are delighted with how it looks. The price was very competitive and they finished on time.
Great company, really high standard of work. Will definitely be recommending to my friends and family.
Although the team had to work on an extremely hot day, it all came good in the end. Many thanks to Johnny, his son also Johnny, Darren, Gary, Liam and Rory.
Very well finished, looks great, great group of lads. Very happy with it.
Great service. Johnny was on site all the time giving me information about products and service.
The boys made a beautiful job. I am very happy.
Friendly, reliable, good communication. A pleasure to be around.
Very well finished, looks great, great group of lads. Very happy with it.
Great service. Johnny was on site all the time giving me information about products and service.
The boys made a beautiful job. I am very happy.
Friendly, reliable, good communication. A pleasure to be around.
Very well finished, looks great, great group of lads. Very happy with it.
Great service. Johnny was on site all the time giving me information about products and service.
The boys made a beautiful job. I am very happy.
Friendly, reliable, good communication. A pleasure to be around.
Very well finished, looks great, great group of lads. Very happy with it.
Great service. Johnny was on site all the time giving me information about products and service.
The boys made a beautiful job. I am very happy.
Friendly, reliable, good communication. A pleasure to be around.
FAQs
Questions we get asked
Still not sure?
Talk to the team who will actually do the job.
Yes. Tarmac materials cost less than block paving, and because it is much quicker to lay, the labour cost is lower too.
Properly laid and looked after, a tarmac driveway should last more than 15 years with very little maintenance. Heavy traffic or severe weather can occasionally cause cracks that need a touch-up.
Please keep cars off a newly surfaced driveway for the first 3 days. Tarmac is at its softest while it hardens, and driving on it too early can leave dents and marks.
There are two main grades. Open-graded tarmac is more permeable and is often used to stop water pooling on the surface. Close-graded tarmac is denser and more compact, so water runs off rather than soaking in.
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- Fully insured, family run
- We will beat any genuine quote
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