Hiring a tarmac gang: what to check before you sub contract
If you are a main contractor or a developer, the surfacing gang you bring in has a large effect on your programme. A few checks up...
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Resurfacing a commercial car park without closing the site
The usual objection to resurfacing a car park is not the cost, it is the disruption. Closing a car park for a week is not an...
Looking after a new driveway through its first year
A new driveway needs very little maintenance, but the first few weeks are worth a bit of care. Tarmac Keep vehicles off for around 48 hours....
Why driveways crack, sink and spread, and what actually prevents it
Almost every failed driveway we are called out to has the same root cause, and it is not the surface material. The base was too shallow...
Dropped kerbs in London: what your council needs before work can start
A dropped kerb, or vehicle crossover, is what makes it legal to drive across the footway onto your property. Driving over a full height kerb without...
Tarmac, resin or block paving: choosing the right driveway in South London
Most people start with the look and work backwards to the budget. It is usually more useful the other way around, because the three main driveway...