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How to Choose the Right Tarmac Company for Your Project

When it comes to creating a durable and smooth surface for your driveway or road, choosing the right tarmac company is essential. Whether you’re considering tarmac driveway installation for your home or a larger road surfacing project, selecting the right professionals can make all the difference in achieving a high-quality, long-lasting finish. In this blog, […]

Is Tarmacing a Cost-Effective Option for Your Driveway?

Is Tarmacing a Cost-Effective Option for Your Driveway

When it comes to resurfacing your driveway, the material is an incredibly important decision. With a wide variety of options available for you to choose from, it can often feel overwhelming. Tarmac is a popular choice for property owners, thanks to its cost-effective nature. In this comprehensive guide, we will explore what tarmac is and […]

Soakaways: Effective Drainage Solutions for Your Property

A newly paved driveway with a drain grate is surrounded by brick houses whilst greenery lines the street.

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

Freshly paved driveway in front of a red-brick house, with wet asphalt reflecting the sun.

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

Car park at dusk with a visible line of disabled spaces near a building entrance.

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

Brown Resin Bound Driveway Surface

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

Newly Paved Asphalt Driveway

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 […]