Your surface / Tarmac
Simple lines. A clear entrance.
A dark, understated surface that lets the house and planting do the talking. A contrasting edge can make the overall shape feel more considered.
01 / The look
Make it feel
part of home.
Look at parking space, turning room and the line between the driveway and front garden. Small changes to the layout can matter as much as the finish.
02 / The practical side
Start below
the surface.
Discuss the condition of the ground, finished levels, edging and drainage before agreeing the work. The specification should suit the way you use the space.
Every property needs its own assessment. Surface choice alone does not establish suitability or resolve permissions.
Bring these questions.
Can the existing driveway stay underneath?
The condition, levels and suitability of the existing construction need to be checked on site. A photograph alone cannot settle this.
What should a quote explain?
Ask for the proposed preparation, material specification, drainage, edging, removal of waste and access arrangements to be set out clearly. Discuss what is excluded as well as what is included.
Not sure this is the right finish?
Compare the other materials, and bring a photo of the house and an idea of how you use the space. You do not need a final design to start thinking.