Posted on: January 5, 2018

Looking for an Asphalt/Tarmac Surfacing Company In Oxford?

Are you looking to do asphalt/tarmac surfacing in a residential or commercial space?

As a surfacing company in Oxford and the larger South of England, we have more than two decades of experience doing this type of work.

We do bespoke industrial and commercial asphalt / tarmac surfacing in Oxford for different uses. Some of the works we do include Tarmac Driveways, Block Paving, Resin bond/bound, paths and we also do Tarmac forecourts, Concrete & kerbing, Tennis courts, Car parks, Drainage and groundwork.

Tarmac driveways

One of our most sought-after services are tarmacking driveways. Our professional team will take you from step one which is design and preparation, to the end which is a finishing of your choice. We offer useful extras like finishing with custom tailored steps, driveway edging and combining the finish with concrete products of your choice. We also do tarmac repair and resurfacing.

Why tarmac/asphalt?

Versatile – For an industrial/commercial space that sees lots of vehicular traffic, tarmac/asphalt is a proven material in handling this type of traffic. The tarmac we use is available in red and black colors giving you a wider choice in combining with pavers and concrete.

Low maintenance Tarmac driveways are durable with little care. Repairing a tarmac driveway is also easier than a concrete or paved driveway. Tarmac can withstand a lot of traffic as it is able to compress without cracking, unlike concrete.

Smooth and comfortable- The multiple layers of asphalt are flexible as they give continuous flow. Tarmac/asphalt paving can be used in places that need comfort and quiet like hospital and school car parks.

Cost-efficient – tarmac/ asphalt has lower initial costs, lasts longer and costs less to maintain than concrete paving. This material is recyclable which offers savings when repairing or resurfacing. This is more so when the recycled asphalt is being transported over short distances.

The good thing about reclaimed asphalt is that it contains bitumen. This is advantageous because bitumen is the most costly material in paving.Reclaimed asphalt will use only a fraction of what would be used in fresh paving.
It is also as good as new. This is an inorganic material that does not suffer wear and tear unlike metal or concrete.

Using recycled asphalt shortens construction time, which makes it ideal for both public and private projects.

Safe building material – Asphalt is porous which makes good drainage on roads. There are lower risks of blinding spray, and road markings last longer. Asphalt can be mixed in different ways, for example, to allow quick drainage, or give better grip on wet prone areas to reduce skidding.

Asphalt is easier to mark making it ideal for areas such as sharp bends or high pedestrian traffic areas where high visibility marking is needed. Colored asphalt can be used instead of road marking and works just as well.

Durability – Asphalt can last 15-20 years of heavy use depending on the mixture used and the thickness of the layers lay. Asphalt does not have joints that can be affected by the weather patterns of thaw and freeze, hence it will not crack like concrete.

Fast to construct – Unlike concrete that needs curing, an asphalt road can be used immediately the roller smoothens out the surface. This makes it ideal for public spaces and emergency repairs where time is at a premium.

The ease of working with asphalt makes it easy to upgrade when traffic needs increase. It is easy to widen an asphalt road rather than reconstructing. The widened lanes can be opened in a short time for fewer disruptions.

Environmental friendly – The fact that asphalt can be recycled lowers its demands on the environment in terms of excavation of raw material and the energy used in processing this raw material.

Asphalt’s porosity makes it ideal for areas that see high rainfall. This is because there is no need to install detention basins. Cost- effective storm water management systems can be installed. Asphalt makes for cooler surfaces as it absorbs heat rather than reflect it.

Asphalt has a lower carbon footprint than other products. Unlike asphalt mixing in the early years, it is possible to mix asphalt at lower temperatures these days.

Asphalt does not interfere with underground water as it is an inert material. It is effective in sealing water reservoirs as well as lining landfill sites. Asphalt has no other effect on the environment after it is installed.

Here at Precision Civils, we offer a warranty on all our work. You can be assured that whatever we work on will add aesthetic and functional value to space. We are the number one civil engineering and asphalt contractor in Oxford, Reading and the South of England. Whatever your needs are in tarmac/ asphalt, we will meet them.