Cleaning and Repairs
How to Repair Cracks and Potholes in a Tarmac Driveway
Small tarmac defects are cheap to fix if you catch them early. Left alone, water and frost make them bigger.
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Why tarmac cracks
Weak or thin bases, tree roots, frost, heavy loads and unsupported edges are the usual causes.
Fixing small cracks
Clean out dirt, let the area dry and fill with a crack filler made for tarmac. This keeps water out.
Fixing potholes
Cut back to firm edges, remove loose material, fill with cold-lay tarmac in layers and compact it well.
When it is more than a patch
Widespread cracking, sinking or crumbling points to a base problem. The surface may need to be dug out or overlaid. See driveway repairs.
Prevent it
Keep edges supported, clear water away and seal the surface now and then. See how long tarmac lasts.
Related paving services
Driveway Repairs
Potholes, cracks, sunken areas and broken edges repaired in tarmac, resin, concrete and block paving.
Tarmac Driveways
A durable, good-value surface laid on a compacted base with proper edging and falls for drainage.
Kerbing and Edging
Concrete, granite and block kerbs and edging that hold a driveway or patio firmly in shape.
Driveway Drainage
Channel drains, soakaways and correct falls that keep water off your drive and away from your house.
How to Repair Cracks and Potholes in a Tarmac Driveway: FAQs
Can I just cover it with new tarmac?
Sometimes, if the base is sound. A contractor can check.
Is DIY patching permanent?
Often temporary. Proper repairs address the cause.
Do you repair small areas?
Yes. We can repair patches or resurface a whole drive.
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