
Tarmac in Greater Manchester
Tarmac Driveways in Manchester
A practical, hard-wearing drive, laid hot and rolled over a base built for cars.
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Tarmac drives built from the ground up
Tarmac is a practical choice for drives that take a lot of use. It gives a smooth, dark, joint-free surface that is quick to sweep and copes well with cars turning on it.
A good tarmac drive starts with a properly dug and compacted sub-base, then the tarmac is laid hot and rolled before it cools. We finish the edges with kerbs or blocks so the surface stays crisp.

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What's included
What our tarmac driveways include

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- Removal of the old surface
- Excavation and spoil taken away
- Compacted crushed stone sub-base
- Kerb or block edging set in concrete
- Falls towards drains or soakaway
- Hot-laid tarmac, rolled while warm
- Neat joints at gates and paths
- Site swept and cleaned down
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Tell us about the job. We come out, measure up and send you a clear written price.

Why choose Nice & Tidy
Why choose us to lay your tarmac
Tarmac is unforgiving if the base or the timing is wrong. We get the groundwork right and lay while the material is at the right temperature.
Firm foundations
A compacted sub-base stops ruts and dips forming where the car sits.
Drainage planned in
Tarmac is not permeable, so we set falls and channels to deal with the water.
Clean edges
Kerbs or block edging keep the tarmac from crumbling at the sides.
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You get a clear written price after we have measured up.
What our customers say
Read what our customers say about their gardens, patios and driveways.
Pricing
What affects the cost of a tarmac drive
Tarmac pricing depends on the size and how much groundwork is needed, so we quote after a visit.
- Area and shape of the drive
- Depth of excavation needed
- Type of edging
- Drainage channels or a soakaway
- Access for machinery and deliveries

How we carry out the work
How we lay a tarmac driveway
No pressure at any stage, and nothing is booked until you have the price in writing.
Dig out
The old drive and soil are removed to make room for the sub-base and tarmac layers.
Edge and base
Edging is set first, then crushed stone is laid and compacted with falls set for drainage.
Lay hot
Tarmac arrives hot and is spread and levelled quickly, while it is still workable.
Roll and finish
The surface is rolled to compact it, edges are sealed neatly and the area is cleaned down.
About us
A family-run landscaping business in Failsworth
Nice & Tidy Landscaping is a local, family-run business based in Failsworth. We design and build driveways, patios and gardens for homeowners and businesses across Manchester and the surrounding towns.
You deal with the people doing the work, from the first visit to the final clean-up. We are fully insured, the quote is free and written down, and we leave every job as the name says: nice and tidy.

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No obligation
Our work
Recent work by Nice & Tidy
A few of our recent jobs across Manchester. Tap a photo to see it larger.
Areas we cover
Tarmac Driveways across Greater Manchester
Based in Failsworth, we quote and carry out work right across Manchester and the surrounding towns. Pick a town to see it on the map.
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Good to know
Tarmac driveway questions
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Does tarmac fade?
Get in touch
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Call or message the team for free, no-obligation advice.
- Call us0800 158 8042
- Emailinfo@niceandtidylandscaping.co.uk
- Based inFailsworth, Manchester



