Tarmac Driveways in Rochdale

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

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  • Domestic driveways and patios
  • Commercial car parks and roads

Tarmac Driveways in Rochdale and the surrounding area

Tarmac has proven itself on Rochdale driveways over a lot of wet winters. It sheds water rather than holding on to it, it has no pointing to wash out, and a brush and the occasional wash is about the extent of the upkeep. It is also the economical way to surface a large frontage, and because most drives are laid and rolled inside a couple of days, access comes back quickly.

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

Handing your frontage over for a few days is worth a bit of due diligence. We price from a site visit rather than a phone call, we build the base around the ground we actually find, and the team stays the same from start to finish. Over 20 years of working that way across Bolton, Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire, Rochdale included.

We are based in Bolton and work across Greater Manchester, Lancashire and Cheshire. Rochdale and the OL11 postcodes are well inside that patch and we are up there regularly. Castleton, Bamford, Norden, Heywood and Littleborough are covered from the same base.

  • Over 20 years’ experience

    Twenty years and more of driveways, patios and commercial surfaces across the North West, built on quality workmanship and reliable, tidy jobs.

  • A written, itemised quote

    Once we have seen the job you get the cost in writing and broken down, so the figure agreed is the figure paid.

  • The base done properly

    The base is what gives way, so we size and build it for the ground in front of us rather than digging to a set depth.

  • The same people throughout

    One team throughout, from the first visit through to the last sweep-up.

  • Domestic and commercial

    From a single driveway to a commercial car park, priced and planned with the same care.

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The price

What affects the price

A free site visit comes before every Rochdale quote. How the ground drains changes what the base needs, and that is the part of the cost worth getting right first.

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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 Castleton?

Yes. As well as Rochdale itself we cover Castleton, Bamford, Norden, Heywood, Littleborough. Call 01706 892075 if you are not sure whether you are in range.

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