Tarmac Driveways in Bury

Tarmac driveways, rolled to a smooth finish with the falls set so water runs off.

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  • 20+ years’ experience
  • Agreed start dates
  • Domestic driveways and patios
  • Commercial car parks and roads

Tarmac Driveways in Bury and the surrounding area

Tarmac is a practical choice for a Bury driveway, mostly because of what the weather does to a surface up here. It resists water instead of letting it in, there are no joints for a frost to get into, and keeping it looking right takes almost no work. The cost side is just as straightforward: a large frontage in tarmac comes in below a fully paved driveway, and the laying is quick.

We excavate the driveway, then lay and compact the sub-base before laying the tarmac and rolling it to a smooth, even finish. The falls are set so water runs to the road rather than towards the house, and the edges are finished in block or kerb, which holds the tarmac in place so it does not fret at the perimeter. A block paved border is worth thinking about for that reason as much as for the look of it, since it lifts a plain tarmac drive and locks the edge at the same time.

What’s included

  • Excavation and a compacted sub-base
  • Tarmac laid and rolled to a smooth finish
  • Falls set so water runs away from the house
  • Block or kerb edging to stop the edges breaking up
  • A clean, even black finish
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A completed tarmac driveways project by THB Contractors

How we do it

  1. 01

    Dig out and base

    We excavate, then lay and compact a sub-base sized for the driveway and the traffic.

  2. 02

    Lay and roll

    We lay the tarmac and roll it to a smooth, even finish with the falls set so water runs off.

  3. 03

    Edge and finish

    We finish the edges in block or kerb so the tarmac holds together at the perimeter.

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Newly laid tarmac driveway edged with a light block border, running the full width of a bungalow frontage

Why us

Why choose THB Contractors

It is fair to want to know how a firm works before they dig up your frontage. We quote from a proper look rather than a description, we build the base around the ground that is really there, and the team does not change halfway. Over 20 years of that across Bolton, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire, Bury with it.

Our base is Bolton, and from there we cover Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire. Bury and the BL8 and BL9 postcodes are near neighbours and we work there regularly. Tottington, Ramsbottom, Radcliffe, Whitefield and Walmersley are covered on the same basis.

  • Over 20 years’ experience

    Twenty years and more laying driveways, patios and commercial surfaces in the North West, with most work still arriving by recommendation.

  • A written, itemised quote

    You get the cost in writing once we have stood on the job, broken down line by line.

  • The base done properly

    The base is what goes first, so we size the dig-out and sub-base for the ground and the traffic rather than a standard depth.

  • The same people throughout

    One team start to finish, from the first visit to the final brush down.

  • Domestic and commercial

    Domestic and commercial both, approached and priced with the same care.

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The price

What affects the price

A free site visit comes before every Bury quote. Drainage is usually the thing that decides what the base has to do, and it is worth measuring rather than assuming.

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The main things that move the figure:

  • The area and the depth of excavation needed
  • The edging chosen and any kerbing
  • Access for the paver, wagons and roller
  • Falls, and any new edgings

Common questions

How soon can I drive on new tarmac?

You can usually walk on it the same day and drive on it after a short curing period. We tell you exactly when on the day.

Why do tarmac edges crack?

Usually because the edge was not restrained. We finish tarmac against a block or kerb edge so the perimeter does not fret and break away.

What colours does tarmac come in?

Standard black is the most common, with a red tarmac option available. We go through the choices and edging at the visit.

Do you offer tarmac driveways near Tottington?

Yes. As well as Bury itself we cover Tottington, Ramsbottom, Radcliffe, Whitefield, Walmersley. Call 0161 451 0824 if you are not sure whether you are in range.

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