York Tarmac & Asphalt Surfacing

Local Tarmacadam & Asphalting Experts

Tarmac and asphalt have been used successfully for driveways in York over many decades, and with good reason. Tarmacadam is a really hard-wearing, cost effective solution for creating a hard standing for vehicles. A properly installed macadam driveway will really stand the test of time and will remain a functional surface for many years.

The appearance is simple and clean, but can be customised with nice block edging or custom entrance rows. With these additions, a Tarmac driveway quickly becomes a exciting addition to any York home, and a good investment.

Tarmac has always been and still is the best value when it comes to creating a long lasting hard standing that will stand the test of time.

Main Advantages of Tarmac Driveways

Cost effective
Durable
Practical
Low maintenance

Disadvantages of Tarmac Surfaces

Not as much kerb appeal as some other York surfaces
Can occasionally be affected by dry steering with vehicle
Will fade from black to grey over time

What to expect after your York Tarmac driveway has been installed

We’d always recommend as a precaution measure, that you shouldn’t attempt to drive on a tarmac surface for the first 3 days after the installation process has been completed. This is when you’ll find the surface at its softest, any vehicle movement could lead to indentations. However pedestrian footfall won’t have any impact and should be allowed shortly after the Tarmac has been installed to your York home.

Types of tarmac damage should they occur and how to protect against them

Tarmac is a very low maintenance York driveway surface and if looked after can last a lifetime with very little upkeep. Over the lifespan of the driveway, damage may occur. If you’re prepared for such events they are easier to prevent.

Scuffs - These normally occur on a pristine, new tarmac driveway when wheels are turned whilst the vehicle sits stationary. You’ll find that these tend to be superficial so no lasting damage will occur, by avoiding motionless wheel turns will prevent this.
Indentations - A sun-warmed driveway that is quite new can occasionally be indented by heavy items placed direct on the surface. These include ladders or car jacks. The best way to avoid this is to use a platform such as plywood, to distribute the weight evenly, rather than creating a pressure point.
Spillages - Should spillages occur on the surface such as oil, they should be soaked up at the earliest opportunity with sand or sawdust, then thoroughly washed away with water. Persistent spillages can weaken the tarmac and potentially lead to cracks.

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Annual Maintenance Costs of Asphalt & Macadam Driveways

With a Tarmac driveway it’s important to keep any hard debris or loose material off the finished surface. When heavy traffic moves over this, the hard debris will become abrasive to the smooth surface.

The best way to clear Tarmacadam is use a leaf blower or fan attachment on a jet wash to keep any loose debris from the surface. If using a jet washer, avoid using a turbo lance, as very powerful jets are enough to damage the surface.

Moss, Weeds & Algae on Tarmacadam in York

A good weed and algae inhibitor is good practice, along with a regular rinse down with a hose and sweep with a stiff broom. Expect to pay £2.00-£2.50 per SQM for a professional York company to maintain your surface annually.

If you’d like to keep your York Tarmac driveway protected and looking at its very best for longer then we’d suggest an annual application of sealant to the surface. This will protect the tarmac from spillages and adverse weather conditions, while keeping it a pristine black colour.

Before choosing your asphalt contractor, contact us for a friendly no-obligation site survey of your York property. Our team can advise you on the correct service and specifications to meet your requirements

Availability

We are always contactable via phone throughout the week, including weekends.

If for any reason you are unable to get through to us please leave us a message and a colleague will get right back to you. (Please leave your phone number in the voicemail).

Any emails will be responded by one of our senior team members within 24hrs of us receiving.

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