Tarmac Driveways by Prime Paving and Resin

Driveways in Bedford & Milton Keynes

Tarmac Driveways in Bedford

Get a smooth, durable tarmac driveway that handles daily parking, laid on solid ground preparation and finished with neat, secure edges.

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Bedford & Milton KeynesBedford & MK
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New Driveways

Hard-Wearing Tarmac Driveways

Tarmac is one of the most practical surfaces for a busy household drive. It gives a smooth finish for prams and wheelie bins, and on a large drive, or one needed without a long wait, it is often the sensible option.

Tarmac is hard-wearing, coping well with the weight of cars and vans, and it is cost-effective, usually costing less per square metre than block paving or resin. We lay a compacted stone sub-base, fit edging to stop spreading and set levels so water runs off to a drain or soakaway.

We lay tarmac driveways across Bedford, Kempston, Flitwick and Biggleswade, and over into Milton Keynes and Olney. The written quote is free and sets out the area, preparation and finish so you can compare it line by line.

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When to Call Us

When a Tarmac Driveway Makes Sense

These are the situations that most often lead people to get in touch about this work, and what each one usually means.

Old Concrete Has Cracked
A tired concrete or broken slab drive with wide cracks and trip edges can be dug out and replaced with a single, even tarmac surface.
Room for More Cars
Turning lawn or a front garden into extra parking is a common reason to call, and tarmac covers a large area at a sensible cost per square metre.
Gravel Keeps Migrating
Loose stones that end up on the pavement, in the house or in the lawn are a frequent frustration, and a bound tarmac surface stays where it is laid.
Water Pools After Rain
Puddles that sit on a drive for hours usually mean the falls were never set correctly, which a new surface with planned levels can put right.

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What’s Included

Everything Your Quote Covers

Site Survey & Measurements for Your Written Quote
Excavation of the Old Surface & Spoil Removal
Compacted Stone Sub-Base Laid to Suit the Ground
Edging in Kerb, Block or Timber to Hold the Tarmac
Tarmac Laid & Rolled to Planned Falls
Drainage Considered at the Gate, Garage & House

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Why Choose Us

Why Choose Us for a Tarmac Driveway

A FREE Written Quote First

We look at the area, explain the options that suit it and set out the work and the price in writing before anything is booked.

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Based Locally in Bedford

We lay tarmac across Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes and Letchworth from our base in Bedford, close to you.

Clear Advice on Materials

If block paving, resin or gravel would suit your drive better than tarmac, we will tell you and can quote for those too.

Priced on Your Drive

Your free written quote reflects what we find on site, including dig depth, ground conditions and the edging you need.

One Contractor for the Drive

New driveways, cleaning and repairs all sit with us, so one visit and one quote can cover the whole drive.

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How It Works

How a Tarmac Driveway Is Laid

Survey & Levels
We measure the drive, check how water currently runs off, note any covers or services, and agree where the finished surface should sit against the house.
Dig Out & Sub-Base
The existing surface is broken out and removed, then a stone sub-base is spread in layers and compacted so the drive has a firm, stable foundation.
Edging & Drainage
Edging is set on a concrete haunch to hold the tarmac in place, and any channel drains or soakaway connections the layout needs are installed.
Lay, Roll & Review
Tarmac is laid hot and rolled to the agreed falls. We clear the site, then review the completed work with you and confirm everything has been done as agreed.

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FAQs

Tarmac Driveway FAQs

How long does a tarmac driveway last?

A tarmac drive laid on a well compacted sub-base, with sound edging, typically lasts many years with little attention. The main things that shorten its life are a weak foundation, water sitting on or under the surface, and heavy point loads such as skip lorries or caravan jacks. Keeping the surface clear of weeds at the edges and dealing with any small cracks early helps it last longer.

How soon can I drive on new tarmac?

You can usually walk on tarmac the same day once it has cooled. For cars it is best to wait a few days, and longer in hot weather, because the surface stays slightly soft and can mark under turning tyres. We will give you guidance for your drive on the day it is finished, based on the weather and the time of year.

Do I need planning permission for a tarmac drive?

Standard tarmac is not permeable. Under general UK guidance, a non-permeable front garden surface over 5 square metres that drains onto the road usually needs planning permission, while one that drains into a border, lawn or soakaway on your own land usually does not. We plan the falls and drainage with this in mind and explain the options when we quote.

Can you lay tarmac over my existing drive?

Sometimes, but not often. Laying over an old surface only works if the base underneath is sound, level and at the right height against the house and damp course. In most cases the old drive is cracked or has moved, so digging it out and starting with a fresh sub-base gives a far more reliable result. We check this at the survey.

Is tarmac cheaper than block paving or resin?

For most drives, tarmac costs less per square metre than block paving or resin bound, mainly because it is quicker to lay. The ground preparation is similar for all three, so the difference is in the surface itself. If you would like to compare, we can price more than one option on the same visit so you can see the figures side by side.

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Where We Work

Driveways Across Bedfordshire

From our base in Bedford we cover the towns and villages below and the areas around them. If yours is not listed, call with your postcode and we will tell you straight away.