Driveways in Oldham

New driveways in block paving, resin bound or tarmac, built on a base that lasts.

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

Driveways in Oldham and the surrounding area

Water getting into a surface and freezing is what opens a drive up around here, and it starts under the top layer. We excavate, then lay and compact a sub-base built for the ground and the loading, and the falls, edging and levels are set before any finish goes on. Block paving, resin bound or tarmac, whichever you want. Water then clears an Oldham drive rather than sitting in it waiting for a frost.

A well-designed driveway is the first thing anyone sees, and it sets the tone for the whole property. We help you create one to suit the house, using quality materials and getting the detail right, whether that is block paving, resin bound, or tarmac finished with a paved border.

What’s included

  • Excavation of the existing surface and muck-away
  • A compacted sub-base sized for the ground and the traffic
  • Edge restraints and kerbing set to line and level
  • Falls set before the surface goes down
  • Your choice of block paving, resin bound or tarmac finish
A completed driveways project by THB Contractors

How we do it

  1. 01

    Survey and quote

    We visit, measure up, check the ground and the falls, and give you a written price.

  2. 02

    Dig out and base

    We excavate to depth, lay and compact the sub-base, and set the edgings and falls.

  3. 03

    Surface and finish

    We lay the finish you chose, tidy the edges, and walk the job with you before we leave.

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THB Contractors driveways work in Oldham

Why us

Why choose THB Contractors

Before you let anyone dig up your frontage it helps to know how they operate. We quote from a proper look at the job, we build the base for the ground that is actually under there, and the people who price it are the people who lay it. That is how it has worked for over 20 years across Bolton, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire, Oldham with it.

Our base is Bolton and we cover Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire. Oldham and the OL1 postcodes are regular ground, not an occasional trip. Chadderton, Royton, Shaw, Lees and Failsworth are covered on the same basis as the town.

  • Over 20 years’ experience

    Over twenty years laying driveways, patios and commercial surfacing across the North West, with a reputation for work that lasts and sites left clean.

  • A written, itemised quote

    You get the price in writing after we have seen it, itemised, so nothing about the cost changes once the job starts.

  • The base done properly

    Nearly every failure begins below the surface, so the dig-out and sub-base are built for the ground we meet and the traffic it carries.

  • The same people throughout

    The same team from the quote to the finish. No handing over to a crew you have never met.

  • Domestic and commercial

    Driveways and commercial surfacing alike, both costed and planned the same careful way.

The price

What affects the price

Every Oldham quote follows a free site visit. Drainage and the state of what is underneath both move the price, and both need looking at rather than assuming.

The main things that move the figure:

  • The size of the driveway and how much has to be dug out
  • Access for machinery and where the spoil can go
  • The finish you choose and the base the ground needs
  • Whether new edgings or kerbing are part of the job

Common questions

Which finish should I choose?

It depends on the look you want, the budget and the ground. We go through block paving, resin and tarmac at the visit and tell you what suits, rather than pushing one finish.

Can you lay over my existing driveway?

Only where the base underneath is sound. Laying over a failing base is the main reason a driveway breaks up early, so we check it first and tell you honestly.

How long does a driveway take?

Most domestic driveways are a few days depending on size, the finish and the weather. You get a realistic duration with the quote.

Do you offer driveways near Chadderton?

Yes. As well as Oldham itself we cover Chadderton, Royton, Shaw, Lees, Failsworth. Call 0161 451 0824 if you are not sure whether you are in range.

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