Block paving edge course.
A single or twin course of block pavers set in concrete around the perimeter before the tarmac is laid. Gives a defined, contrasting border. Marshalls Argent or Brett Omega in grey, charcoal or buff.
Tarmac
Tarmac driveways. Properly laid. Built to last.
Hot-laid asphalt on a properly graded sub-base. Edged in block or concrete kerb. The most cost-effective driveway surface that lasts decades when done right.
The product
Not cold-patch. Proper hot asphalt.
Hot-laid tarmac — or dense macadam asphalt — is delivered to site at temperature and compacted by roller while still hot. This produces a dense, stable surface that bonds to itself properly and compacts to the correct density. It is not the same as cold-lay tarmac patch, which is a temporary repair material. The difference matters — only properly compacted hot tarmac on a sound sub-base gives you a surface built to last.
Rapid installation.
Most residential driveways are complete in one to two days from start to finish. The surface is usable by vehicles within 24 hours of the final layer being compacted.
Cost-effective.
Tarmac carries a lower material cost than resin or block paving. That does not mean lower workmanship — the same sub-base standards and compaction process apply on every job.
Hard-wearing.
Hot-laid tarmac correctly compacted on a proper sub-base lasts 20–30 years with minimal upkeep. A crack sealant application every five to seven years keeps it looking clean.
Finishing
The edge makes the drive.
Tarmac without a defined edge will creep, crumble and break down at the margins over time. A proper edging course — laid before the tarmac, not after — contains the surface, holds its shape under vehicle loadings, and gives the finished driveway a clean, defined boundary.
Concrete kerb.
Standard half-battered or bullnose concrete kerb, haunched in concrete. Clean, minimal, functional. Lower cost than block edge and equally effective at containing the tarmac and defining the boundary.
Natural stone kerb.
Sawn granite or dressed sandstone kerb for a premium finish. Suits larger driveways and period properties. More expensive than block or concrete but considerably more durable and visually distinctive.
How it works
Sub-base first. Always.
Four stages. The preparation stages take most of the time — the tarmac itself goes down fast once the foundation is right.
1
Free site visit and written quote.
We assess the ground conditions, existing surface, drainage and access. Written quote within one working day, fixing the price, the edging type and the start date.
2
Excavation, disposal and edging.
Existing surface broken out and taken away. Edging course set in concrete and allowed to cure. Falls established to drain water away from the property and off the site.
3
Compacted MOT Type 1 sub-base.
Minimum 100 mm of Type 1 crushed limestone compacted in layers with a vibrating plate or roller. The sub-base is what the tarmac rests on — this stage cannot be cut short.
4
Hot tarmac laid and roller-compacted.
Hot asphalt delivered to site and laid in a base course and wearing course, compacted by roller while still at temperature. Surface usable on foot within a few hours, vehicle use after 24 hours.
Recent work
A few of the most recent jobs.
Real projects from real customers across South Lincolnshire.
Customer reviews
What South Lincolnshire homeowners say.
80+ Google reviews. Real names, real postcodes, no edits.
★★★★★
Two and a half years on, the drive looks like the day they finished. That's the test, isn't it.
Margaret W.
Pinchbeck · PE11
★★★★★
Tidied up every evening — you'd hardly know there was a job on. Quoted to the penny, finished the day they said they would.
David R.
Holbeach · PE12
★★★★★
We had three quotes. Pavesett wasn't the cheapest. We're glad we paid the difference.
The Howards
Bourne · PE10
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