Tarmac Driveways Glasgow
Driveway resurfacing in Glasgow
Find out whether your driveway can take a new tarmac surface.
- Check the base before covering it
- Keep doors, gates and drains clear
- Repair damaged areas where needed
When can a driveway be resurfaced?
Resurfacing can be an option when the base is firm and there is room for the extra height of new tarmac. The installer needs to look at cracks, dips, drains and the edges first. A worn surface does not always mean the whole driveway needs replacing.
When the base needs repairing first
If the drive keeps sinking or moving, there may be a problem underneath. A new layer of tarmac can cover it without fixing the cause. Some drives need repairs to a few areas; others need the old driveway removed and rebuilt.
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Will the extra height cause problems?
A new layer raises the driveway. Garage doors and gates still need to open, and water still needs to reach the drains. The new surface also needs to meet paths smoothly. Some old material may need removing to keep these heights right.
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Driveway resurfacing questions
Can tarmac go over my old driveway?
Sometimes. The old surface and base need to be in good enough condition, and the new tarmac needs to bond to the surface below. The extra height must also work with doors, gates and drains. A photo alone cannot confirm this.
Will resurfacing stop cracks coming back?
Not always. If the ground underneath is moving, cracks can return. The cause needs to be found before deciding whether a repair or replacement is needed.
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Your next step
Get a driveway quote
Tell us what is on the driveway now, what you want to change and your postcode. A rough size is useful if you know it.
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