Soakaways: Effective Drainage Solutions for Your Property
A soakaway is an effective way to disperse surface water when connecting to a surface water system, such as a gutter downpipe, is impractical or impossible. The soakaway works on the principle of a “reverse well”, collecting and draining water rather than holding it. Even when a connection to a downpipe exists, a soakaway may […]
Why Should You Work with a Driveway Contractor?
Parking is one of the first things visitors notice about your home. In areas with unreliable street parking, a driveway is an excellent way of ensuring that you and your guests can park with minimal hassle. If you’re planning your first driveway installation or considering an upgrade, the decision to work with professional driveway contractors […]
Road Surfaces: Tarmac, Asphalt & Macadam Explained
What’s the difference and which surfacing is right for your project? If you’ve received a quotation for road surfacing, driveway paving, or car park resurfacing, you may have noticed terms such as asphalt, macadam, tarmac, or abbreviated material specifications. These are standard industry terms, but they can be confusing if you’re not familiar with surfacing terminology.In this guide, […]
New Car Park Construction – Saltway Farm Shop, Banbury
This project was the complete construction of a new car park for a brand new shop at Saltway Farm, Banbury. Following other building works at the site we were tasked with creating a large car park on what was an empty field. Projects like this take a great deal of knowledge and experience. This is […]
The Commercial Benefits of Working with Surfacing Contractors
In the competitive world of commercial property development and infrastructure, first impressions count. Whether it’s a business park, retail complex, or industrial estate, the quality of surfacing can significantly influence perceptions of professionalism, safety and long-term value. This is where the expertise of specialist surfacing contractors becomes indispensable. From asphalt surfacing to tarmac road surfacing, […]
FAQ Blog – Aftercare – How to Look After Your New Driveway
When you’ve gone to the time and effort of finding the right contractor and paying for your new drive, it’s important to know how to look after it. Below are some tips to reduce wear and tear and prolong the life of your new drive. You can also download our Aftercare Support PDF here. Time Following the […]
FAQ Blog – Driveway Overlay or Full Construction?
One of the most common questions when we meet a potential client at their property, or a commercial client looking to revamp their car park, is “do you need to dig it all out” or “can you just got over the top”. The answer is always a case by case answer, and to give you […]
Our Recently Completed Domestic Driveways Projects
At Edwards Surfacing, we pride ourselves on delivering top-quality driveway resurfacing services. Our expert driveway contractors handle a range of domestic projects, each with its own unique challenges, but all resulting in a pristine finish. Here’s a look at some of our recent driveway jobs that showcase our precision and expertise. Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes […]
FAQ Blog – What is Resin Bound Surfacing?
Resin Bound Surfacing, or Resin Bound Gravel, is becoming a popular choice as a hard wearing decorative finish for driveways, footpaths and car parks despite being a more expensive alternative. Resin Bound surfacing provides a smooth, low maintenance surface with similar durability to tarmac. It’s porous and is made with range of natural and recycled […]
Driveway Resurfacing – I Want My Drive Resurfaced, What’s Next?
Perhaps one of the most difficult stereotypes facing the surfacing industry is that of the chap with a truckload of leftover tarmac asking if you’d “like your drive tarmacked”, this is not us. Apart from anything else, we respect that your driveway is the gateway to your home and we will always treat is as […]