Tarmac & Asphalt Driveways in St Helens

Tarmac & Asphalt Driveways in St Helens

Tarmac is the pragmatic option, and it has a natural home in St Helens. The newer housing on the town's outskirts tends to come with wider, plainer frontages where function matters more than ornament, and tarmac handles daily vehicle use without fuss. Because it is flexible compared with concrete, it also tolerates small movements in the ground better, which counts for something in a town whose ground varies with its industrial history. The trade-off is looks. Black tarmac is utilitarian, and on a Victorian terrace frontage near the centre block paving or resin-bound may suit the house better. Tarmac in St Helens is a sensible choice when durability and a continuous surface are the priority, provided the sub-base is built properly and the edges are restrained.

Planning tarmac & asphalt driveways in St Helens

A tarmac drive in St Helens depends on what sits underneath, so we look at ground conditions on site and prepare accordingly. Poor edge support is the commonest cause of crumbling, so kerbs or firm haunching are worth including. Falls should take water away from the house and off the pavement. Under the 5 square metre rule, an impermeable front surface needs either permeable construction or drainage to a permeable area, so check with St Helens Council. Tarmac is laid hot, which makes dry weather important for a clean finish.

More on the surface itself: Tarmac Driveways in Liverpool · driveways in St Helens · driveways in Liverpool

Key Benefits

• ✓Smooth, durable surface that copes well with everyday traffic
• ✓Cost-effective way to resurface larger driveways
• ✓Can be edged with block paving or kerbing for a sharper finish
• ✓Laid to correct falls so water drains away from the property