Why Borders Matter for Tarmac Driveways
Tarmac needs a solid edge restraint to prevent the material from spreading or breaking away at the sides. Without proper edging, you’ll likely see deterioration along the perimeter within a few years, particularly where vehicles mount the edge and you will need someone to repair your tarmac driveway in Bexley. A good border contains the tarmac and distributes weight properly across the surface.
Block Paving Borders
Block paving remains one of the most popular choices for tarmac driveway borders in Bexley. Concrete blocks provide excellent strength and come in various colours to complement the black tarmac surface. We typically lay these on a concrete foundation with mortar haunching behind to keep everything secure.
The main advantage is durability – properly installed block borders can last as long as the driveway itself. They also offer some design flexibility, allowing you to create patterns or use contrasting colours. Standard blocks are cost-effective, whilst premium options like rumbled or textured blocks offer a more decorative finish.
Concrete Kerbs
Concrete kerbing offers a straightforward, robust solution. These pre-cast units come in different profiles – flat-topped, half-battered, or bull-nosed – and provide substantial edge support. We bed these in concrete and haunch them properly to ensure they don’t shift over time.
We use multiple styles, available from Marshalls, Tobermore and other highly rated suppliers.
Concrete kerbs work particularly well for driveways with a slope or those that need to contain surface water. They’re less decorative than block paving but highly functional and long-lasting. The installation is relatively quick, which can help keep labour costs down.
Natural Stone Edging
For properties where aesthetics are a priority, natural stone edging, such as granite setts or sandstone blocks, creates an attractive border. These materials are more expensive but offer a premium finish that suits period properties or homes in conservation areas.
Stone borders require the same concrete foundation and haunching as other options. The material itself is extremely durable and won’t fade or deteriorate like some alternatives might over time.
Getting the Installation Right
Regardless of which bordering material you choose, proper installation is crucial. The edging must be set before the tarmac is laid, with adequate foundations and haunching to prevent movement. At Bexley Driveways, we ensure borders are level, securely fixed, and positioned to provide lasting support for your driveway.
If you’re planning a tarmac driveway in Bexley and need advice on the most suitable bordering option for your property, feel free to contact us at 01322 912031. We’re happy to discuss what would work best for your specific situation.
Why Choose Us
HIGHLY EXPERIENCED
Bexley Driveways has been in the trade for over 30 years, offering our customers in Bexley an unbeatable range of services and quality of work.
CERTIFIED SPECIALISTS
We are certified installers of various types of surfaces, including block paving, resin surfacing, tarmac and more. We are insured to work on any commercial or residential project
HIGHLY RATED
We come highly recommended from our previous customers and have completed hundreds of previous driveway projects in Bexley, we can provide tours of previous work
GUARANTED VALUE
We believe in providing value to our customers and this is why during our free estimate, we will go through all the various surfacing choices available to help you pick one to suit your budget.
We are very happy with all the work completed they are very polite quick and cost efficient and we would definitely recommend them
We contacted Terrapave after being impressed with their work in the local area. Once we decided what we wanted (new front wall, side walls and resin driveway with brick borders) they got started on the job just 30 minutes later.
Pat runs a very well organised operation where there are no delays and the job is seamless. He has a team of skilled workers who all work hard, are respectful and clear away at the end of each day. Pat has a keen eye for detail and notices small aspects that an untrained eye would not think about, but makes the end product impressive.
Terrapave take pride in their work and i would say go over and above. They noticed that between two bricks, the cement looked a slightly different colour, so before leaving at the end of the job, they replaced these.
In summary, we are very pleased with our driveway and the new walls. We took all of Pat's recommendations and capitalised on the space available. It looks lovely.
Great job well done
Polite ,Clean , tidy
Thanks pat
Patrick and team did a great job of our new patio. It was a difficult one requiring lots of cutting but the team worked a long days to ensure the whole thing was completed in 3 days. We are very pleased with the results.
Asphalt driveway job by Terrapave, sorted our pothole-ridden mess on our driveway. They built up the foundation solid, so no sinking spots in the future. Done in a day and a half and looks great
From quote to finish, Terrapave were spot on. The resin driveway and step look brilliant. Thanks Pat!
Block paving side strip by Terrapave in Purley—Patrick's quote was on point, and the finished work excellent
Done our block paving drive way , very good job and will recommend
Terrapave did our block paving driveway last month. It was on time, and the price didn't creep up. Looks great
They worked hard and did an amazing job 👏 the transformation was out of the world, couldn't of asked for a better job to be done and highly recommend them!
