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Barnstaple - EX32
Enquiry from: Sally L
Start Date: Immediate
Driveway needs tarmacing .
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Barnstaple - EX32
Enquiry from: Sally L
Start Date: Immediate
Driveway needs tarmacing .
Barnstaple - EX32
Enquiry from: TERENCE B
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tarmac small drive, concreat all ready laid size roughly 15 sq m
Barnstaple - EX32
Enquiry from: Nick U
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i need a drive cleaned as it is going green - it is tarmac at the top and concrete at the bottom and needs a good clean. i also have a large patio with paving slabs that needs cleaning and then re-poi...
Barnstaple - EX31
Enquiry from: Remi W
Start Date: Immediate
hello we have a sad leaking pond and would love it get it sorted and give it a new lease of life please. are you the property owner: owner property type: semi detached do you have a: medium size garde...
Barnstaple - EX31
Enquiry from: Tony G
Start Date: Immediate
a resin driveway for our bungalow in barnstaple north devon are you the property owner: owner of the property time scale: 1-3 months property type: detached do you require: resin patterned roughly how...
Barnstaple - EX31
Enquiry from: Jenny P
Start Date: Immediate
are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: pattern imprinted paving what work do you need to have done: patio roughly how big is the driveway area: 3 ca...
Barnstaple - EX31
Enquiry from: Jenny P
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we have approximately 60 sq feet of grass / tarmac pathway that we want replacing with concrete pavers are you the property owner: owner of the property property type: detached do you require: patt...
Barnstaple - EX32
Enquiry from: Naomi S
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gravel driveway 45m2 in a triangle shape front garden using grids to hold gravel in place. are you the property owner: tenant (with permission) property type: semi detached do you require: other what ...
Barnstaple - EX31
Enquiry from: Jill P
Start Date: Immediate
customer visited the mygardeningprices.co.uk site and submitted an enquiry. property type: detached, work description: paving and a raised bed possibly sleepers are you the property owner: owner of t...
Barnstaple - EX31
Enquiry from: Sara G
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Small retaining wall built and patio laid Are you the property owner: Relative of Owner What work do you need to have done: Patio Property Type: Semi detached Do you require: Crazy paving / Slabs Roug...
Barnstaple - EX32
Enquiry from: Stephen P
Start Date: Immediate
Repair to a badly damaged drive.
Barnstaple - EX31
Enquiry from: Cyril F
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Tarmacadam a large sized parking space
Barnstaple - EX31
Enquiry from: Cyril F
Start Date: Immediate
Tarmacadam a large sized parking space
Barnstaple - EX31
Enquiry from: Cyril F
Start Date: Immediate
Tarmacadam a large sized parking space
Barnstaple - EX32
Enquiry from: Megan G
Start Date: Immediate
Looking for someone to build a patio with 600 x 600 slabs. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Do you require: Block Paving Location: Front What work is required:...
Barnstaple - EX32
Enquiry from: Megan G
Start Date: Immediate
Looking for someone to build a patio with 600 x 600 slabs. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Do you require: Block Paving Location: Front What work is required:...
Barnstaple - EX32
Enquiry from: Megan G
Start Date: Immediate
Looking for someone to build a patio with 600 x 600 slabs. Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Detached Do you require: Block Paving Location: Front What work is required:...
Barnstaple - EX32
Enquiry from: Ryan D
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drive has dropped in 2 places Are you the property owner: Owner of the property Property Type: Semi detached Do you require: Block Paving Roughly how big is the driveway area: 2-3 cars What level of ...
Barnstaple - EX32
Enquiry from: Adam S
Start Date: Immediate
Need a repair on my imprinted concrete driveway. It’s red in colour and about a 1.5m squared. Time scale: Immediate Please call to appoint Time scale: Immediate Please call to appoint
Barnstaple - EX31
Enquiry from: Anne C
Start Date: Immediate
tarmac drive
Are you planning to install a driveway on your home or property? If yes, then you’ll most likely be interested to know exactly how much it’s going to cost. Well, to get started you’ll have to decide whether you’ll be doing this yourself or perhaps you’d be hiring a specialist. The project could be much more effective if you decide to tackle it on your own as you’re only going to be worried about the paying for the materials without any labour costs. However, installing a driveway is not the simplest of tasks even for the competent and more experienced DIYers. Therefore, if you choose to carry out the project on your own, you should also get ready for a longer completion time than it would have been if you hired a professional which is usually around 48 hours. If you have all the tools and materials in place before commencement, then it’s possible to complete the project over the weekend. However, there are many risks involved such as the possibility of misjudging the proper quantity of concrete mixture (for a concrete driveway) and more. So, how much does driveway installer charge?
Well, just like other home improvement projects, the amount charged by driveway installers depend on a number of factors like the type of driveway (concrete, asphalt, tarmac etc), size of the area, the experience of the professional, the property’s location and lots more. However, in general, the average cost of a driveway ranges between £35 to £85 per square metre. For labour costs, you can expect to pay between £200 to £450 per day based on the work’s complexity.
The table shows the sorts of task that Driveway Installers typically do as well as the regular cost series of these projects. Some jobs take longer to finish than others so costs do be very different by project.
View our Driveway Installer cost guide View our Driveway Installer adviceDriveway Installer job | Driveway Installer cost in 2024 |
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Tarmac paving and driveways in Barnstaple | £1,125-£1,725 |
Block paving in Barnstaple | £3,000-£4,600 |
Slab Paving and Driveway in Barnstaple | £1,875-£2,875 |
Driveway cleaning in Barnstaple | £213-£673 |
Gravel paving and driveways in Barnstaple | £3,000-£4,600 |
Pattern imprinted driveways in Barnstaple | £3,750-£5,750 |
Resin bound driveway in Barnstaple | £2,625-£4,025 |
Driveway repair in Barnstaple | £1,520-£2,280 |
Indian Stone Paving in Barnstaple | £2,000-£3,800 |
Pave Driveway in Barnstaple | £1,800-£3,100 |
Cleaning block paving is a fairly straightforward task, although you’ll want to be careful to not use any chemicals that may cause damage to the surface. Use a simple household soap, mixed with water, and brush this across the paving with a stiff brush. Then, simply rinse off with clean water. Alternatively, use a pressure washer – but be careful not to use it on a powerful setting, as this may damage the joints and can cause slabs to come loose. Using the pressure washer on a medium setting and at a 45 degree angle is recommended.
If you want your tarmac driveway or outdoor area to last as long as possible, it’s important to look after it. This means giving it a good clean every so often.
If there are any greasy or oily stains on your tarmac, you won’t get these off only using water. Get a degreaser and follow the instructions. You’ll then need to use a pressure washer or hose to rinse off the detergent and clean the rest of your tarmac or asphalt area.
Avoid getting your pressure washer too close to your outdoor surface or pointing it directly at it. You should also avoid cleaning the same area for too long. This will help you clean your tarmac while avoiding damaging it.
While resin bound and resin bonded driveways have similar names, it might surprise you to know that they’re very different. Both paving systems use resin and aggregates (stones) to form a fixed surface, but there are plenty more differences than there are similarities.
Resin bound driveways are made from a resin and aggregate mix that is trowelled onto a bitmac or concrete base. It leaves a smooth, flat finish and you won’t find any loose gravel. It’s also a pourous surface, which means that rainwater can pass through into the ground, avoiding pools and flooding.
However, resin bonded driveways involve spreading resin across a base, then scattering aggregate into it. Most of the stones will stick to the resin, but some will stay loose. That means you’ll get the effect of loose gravel without so much to sweep and take care of. Because the stones are scattered onto a complete layer of resin, water can’t pass through it. That means you could end up with water pooling, and it also means that a resin bonded driveway isn’t frost resistant, meaning it could get slippery.
So which is better – a resin bound or resin bonded driveway? The answer depends on a few things. If you have a period property where a smooth, shiny surface might not complement the look of your home, you might want to go for resin bonded. If you need lots of grip, for example if you’re a wheelchair user, resin bonded may also be the way to go – even though resin bound surfaces still offer enough grip for sloped driveways and ramps. But if you want a low-maintenance, weed-free, permeable surface, resin bound driveways are the way to go.
A resin bound driveway is made from resin and aggregates that are mixed together to create a smooth, flat surface. They’re often called ‘stone carpets’ because they offer a decorative finish that is durable and requires very little maintenance. It has lots of little gaps that allow water to drain into the ground, which means that you won’t get pooling or flooding around your property.
You can choose from lots of different colours and types of aggregate (stones) so that your resin bound driveway complements your property. Most contractors recommend choosing a darker aggregate because they are more resistant to the sun, but if you choose a good UV-resistant resin you should be able to have a lighter stone that doesn’t get too bleached by the sun.
To lay a resin bound driveway, resin and aggregates are mixed in a forced action mixer to create a mixture that a tradesperson will then pour and trowel onto a prepared base. It will become smooth once it’s cured, and the stones will all be contained, so you won’t have to spend time sweeping gravel back onto your driveway. The only maintenance that’s needed is to wash it with soapy water every now and again and sweep away any debris. Just make sure you don’t use chemicals or oils, as this might damage the coating.
The most commonly used driveway surfacing materials are gravel, asphalt, concrete and paving - which can be block, slabbed or patten imprinted. Take a look at our product information pages to help you decide which one to use and which one will look best for your driveway.
Driveways usually sink because they haven’t been laid properly. They may not have been dug deep enough, or the installer might not have used the right materials. This will need to be corrected at the earliest opportunity, although in extreme cases, the driveway may need to be completly be relaid.
How To Repair A Pothole In Gravel Driveways
When the integrity of your gravel driveway is impaired not only does it have a negative impact on the curb appeal of your property, but also makes your driveway a danger zone. If your driveway needs to be repaired, you’d simply have to grab the bull by the horn and get it done - the sooner, the better to avoid the problem getting worse and to have your beautiful gravel driveway back as soon as possible.
The major cause of potholes in driveways is usually water, when it gets trapped beneath the surface of the driveway. Therefore, you may also want to enhance the drainage in the area as part of your repair. The repair process is quite simple for confident do-it-yourselfers, but if otherwise, then calling in a reliable professional will save you some time and extra money that can result from possible errors. So how do you repair gravel driveway potholes?
✓ Prepare the area. This involves removing all forms of debris from the pothole. To achieve this, you can rake, shovel or brush the loose stones, soil and other debris from the pothole.
✓ Fill the pot hole. Make use of a coarse gravel to fill up the pothole to a depth of about 3 inches beneath the driveway’s level. Upon the filling, simply tamp down the coarse gravel using a commercial tamper or any available homemade option. Once done, the final 3 inches to the surface of the gravel driveway should then be filled up with gravel which perfectly matches the colour and texture of the remaining driveway.
✓ Compact the patch. To achieve this in an easy and fast way, simply run your car’s wheel up and down over the repaired spot gently a couple of times. This will be enough to compact the patch and seal the pothole.
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