Tarmac & Stone Yard Warwickshire Specialists
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Atherstone, Tamworth & Nuneaton

We resolve tired, failing driveways. Forever.

Don't just lay another temporary surface. Our engineered resin, tarmac and block paving are built to withstand the heavy Warwickshire clay underneath.

The Diagnosis Engine

What's wrong with your current driveway?

Select the most pressing symptom below. Our decision-tree tool will match you with the exact structural paving standard required to cure it.

Step 1 of 2: Select Symptom

Identify your driveway's failure point:

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Water Pooling & Mud

Standing surface water, poor run-off, or mud tracking onto your clean threshold.

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Cracks & Sunken Tracks

Deep fractures, tyre-sinking grooves, or shifting blocks under heavy vehicle load.

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Weeds & Moss Takeover

Endless maintenance cleaning out stubborn joints and sand washout.

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Dated / Lacks Value

Dull concrete or faded asphalt lowering your home's kerb appeal.

The Diagnosed Cure

Permeable UV-Stable Resin Bound Paving

Warwickshire clay traps moisture. Traditional tarmac or non-permeable paving blocks turn into shallow ponds. Our Resin Bound solution features an open-matrix structure that drains up to 850 litres of water per square metre per minute directly back into the natural ground (fully SUDS compliant).

  • Lidsey gold or silver granite aggregates
  • No pooling, zero freeze-thaw cracking
  • Engineered open-graded sub-base
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SUDS Compliant Premium Resin Paving Detail

The Diagnosed Cure

Heavy-Duty SMA Asphalt & Sub-Base

If your current drive is sinking, your sub-base has failed. We excavate down to solid load-bearing strata, lay a 150mm MOT Type 1 compacted sub-base, and top it with hot-rolled Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA). This creates a flexible, highly durable surface that resists cracking under heavy SUVs.

  • Double-layer hot-rolled asphalt construction
  • Up to 150mm engineered foundation depth
  • Perfect for multi-car Warwickshire households
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Industrial Grade Dark Sleek SMA Asphalt Driveway

The Diagnosed Cure

Polymeric-Jointed Premium Block Paving

Cheap block paving uses standard jointing sand that washes away, allowing weeds to flourish. We build driveways using high-integrity, kiln-dried block paving locked together with a high-performance polymeric jointing compound that resists weed growth, ant nests, and pressure washing.

  • Premium concrete blocks from Marshalls & Brett
  • Elite polymeric grout jointing
  • Interlocking engineering prevents block movement
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Zero-Weed Tech Premium Stonework Detail

The Diagnosed Cure

Natural Stone & Granite Setts

For high-value character homes in Atherstone's conservation and surrounding rural areas, modern artificial surfaces can look out of place. We hand-lay ethically-sourced Indian Sandstone, Alaskan Granite, or traditional limestone setts to perfectly complement your property's historic aesthetic.

  • Individually selected natural stone slabs
  • Sawn edges for sleek, contemporary lines
  • Adds immediate, premium kerb appeal to your property
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High Value Aesthetic Luxury home exterior stone path
Uncompromising Standards

Our Premium Paving Solutions

We build driveways to last, using only premium British aggregates, certified polymeric agents, and heavy machinery for deep ground excavation.

Resin Bound Driveway
Resin Bound

Permeable Resin Driveways

A flawless, smooth finish created by blending natural aggregate with durable polyurethane resin. Highly permeable, weed-resistant, and visually striking.

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Engineered Asphalt Driveway
SMA Tarmacadam

Stone Mastic Asphalt

No comparison to cheap tarmac. Our hot-laid, high-stone content SMA is engineered for heavy traffic, offering a smooth finish that won't rut or break apart.

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Premium Block Paving
Block Paving & Setts

Precision Hand-Laid Paving

Traditional character meets modern engineering. Individual blocks are nested on a compacted grit-sand layer, bordered with concrete-haunched soldier courses.

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Warwickshire Groundwork Experts

Engineered for Atherstone's heavy clay soils.

Atherstone and the surrounding North Warwickshire countryside sit on a deep bed of Mercia Mudstone. When the weather turns wet, this clay holds water, expands, and moves. In summer, it dries out and cracks.

A standard driveway laid by a generic contractor will shift, sag, and fail within three seasons. At Tarmac & Stone Yard, we do things differently. We dig deeper, reinforce sub-bases, and install adequate drainage to isolate your driveway from the natural movement of the clay underneath.

150mm Minimum Sub-Base Depth
10 Year Structural Guarantee
Heavy ground excavation machinery working on a driveway
The Road to Perfection

How We Deliver Your New Driveway

No shortcuts. No unexpected fees. Just a meticulously planned and executed groundwork schedule designed to cause minimal disruption.

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Site Survey & Core Test

We analyze your driveโ€™s incline, measure the run-off, and assess the existing sub-base load strength before writing your final quote.

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Precision Excavation

Our heavy excavators dig down to stable ground, removing up to 300mm of old material. Everything is disposed of via certified aggregate recycling.

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The Sub-Base Engine

We lay geotextile membrane to prevent soil mixing, then compact heavy MOT Type 1 aggregate in layers using professional vibratory rollers.

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Laying & Clean Handover

Our skilled pavers lay the chosen surface (Resin, Tarmac or Block). We pressure-wash the surrounding boundaries and hand over a clean site.

Client Case Studies

Real feedback from Warwickshire homeowners

We have transformed properties across Atherstone, Tamworth, and the surrounding villages. Here is what they say about our standards.

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Our old concrete drive was a cracked mess and held water like a bath. Tarmac & Stone Yard diagnosed it as clay-trapped moisture and recommended Resin Bound. It looks incredible, drains instantly, and has transformed the front of our home near the canal.

David L. Atherstone, Warwickshire
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Extremely professional crew. They didn't just dump tarmac on the old base; they excavated and laid a proper deep subbase. No more tyre ruts when we park our heavy SUV. Excellent, honest local tradesmen.

Sarah M. Sheepy Magna, Atherstone
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The block paving is immaculate. Polymeric joints mean we haven't seen a single weed grow through in over 18 months. Highly recommend the diagnostic triage tool on their siteโ€”very clear explanation of what we actually needed.

Robert T. Tamworth Road, Atherstone

Book your free, comprehensive site survey

No high-pressure sales pitch. You will speak directly to a qualified surveyor who will inspect your current sub-base, assess levels, and provide a binding written quotation valid for 30 days.

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Our Local Yard

Atherstone Industrial Estate, Atherstone, CV9

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Direct Phone

01827 712345

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Email Address

estimates@tarmacstoneyard.co.uk

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