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.
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Tarmac driveways in Dumfries and Galloway
New tarmac driveways, resurfacing and pothole repairs for homes, farms and businesses. Our Canonbie depot puts Dumfries, Annan, Lockerbie and Gretna within easy reach.
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
Who we are
Local, insured and free to quote
Marshalls & Son lays new tarmac driveways, resurfaces worn ones and repairs potholes for homes, farms and businesses in Dumfries and right across Dumfries & Galloway.
Our depot is in Canonbie, so towns such as Dumfries, Annan, Lockerbie and Gretna are within easy reach. Every job is fully insured and every quote is free, with no obligation.
Prefer a different finish? Take a look at our resin driveways and block paving.
Why tarmac
Practical, tough and good value
Built properly, from the ground up
Over 20 years of getting the groundwork right, so the finish stays right.
Handles heavy use
A properly laid tarmac drive copes with cars, vans and farm vehicles without breaking up.
Good value
Usually costs less than block paving or concrete, so it suits long rural drives and yards.
Fast to install
Most home driveways are finished within a few days, so disruption is kept short.
Easy upkeep
An occasional sweep and wash keeps it tidy, and small areas can be repaired without redoing the whole drive.
Gallery
Ideas and inspiration
Tap any photo to take a closer look.
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
Site visit and free quote
We measure up, look at access and drainage, and explain your options.
- Step 2
Preparation
The old surface and any soft ground are removed, and the area is levelled and compacted.
- Step 3
Sub-base
Crushed stone is laid and compacted to give a solid foundation.
- Step 4
Tarmac
The tarmac is laid in layers and rolled for a smooth, even finish that sheds water.
- Step 5
Edges
Edging is fitted to keep the surface neat and stop it spreading.
- Step 6
Clean-up
We tidy the site and tell you when the drive is ready. Please keep cars off for the first 3 days.
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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