West Sussex
Driveways in Horsham
New tarmac, resin and block paved driveways in Horsham, built on a base that suits the clay. Free site visit, and a written price that sets out exactly what goes under the surface.
Laymac is based in Horsham, so a visit to look at your drive is a short trip. We look at the whole entrance: how the cars park and turn, where the water goes after heavy rain, the levels at the garage and the front door, and whether the existing base is still sound. Then we recommend the finish that suits it and put the price in writing.
Why Horsham driveways crack
Most of Horsham sits on Weald clay. It holds water in winter, softens under the weight of a car and shrinks back in a dry summer. A drive laid on a thin layer of stone moves with it, which is why so many local drives crack down the middle, sink where the car turns or break up at the edges. A drive that lasts here has a proper depth of compacted stone under it and somewhere for the water to go: a channel, a soakaway or a permeable edge. We check both before we price.
Tarmac, resin or block paving?
All three work in Horsham when the base is right. Tarmac is hard wearing, quick to lay and the best value for a larger drive. Resin bound gives a smooth, decorative finish and, laid on a permeable base, lets water drain through. Block paving suits patterns and borders and can be lifted and relaid in sections. We will talk you through the trade-offs for your drive, including upkeep, not just looks.
Planning permission
A new front drive normally needs no planning permission if it is permeable or drains onto your own garden. Laying more than five square metres of hard surface that drains to the road does need it. See do I need planning permission for a new driveway.
What our customers say
“Robert from laymac came to our property and gave us a fairly reasonable estimate to do our driveway for tarmac and granite edging… I would recommend Robert and his team to anyone wanting a new tarmac driveway.”
Roy S., Google review
“Really pleased with my new resin driveway from Laymac. The whole job was completed to a very high standard, and the finished driveway looks fantastic.”
Jacob F., Google review
Laymac is rated 5.0 from 10 Google reviews. Read them all.
What your written price covers
Dig-out, sub-base depth, edging, drainage and the surface itself, each set out, so you can compare it properly against any other quote. Explore our driveways service, read why tarmac driveways crack, or see everything we do in Horsham.
- Tarmac, tar and chip, block paving and gravel, so the surface suits the house
- Sub-base built to depth rather than laid straight onto soft ground
- Run-off dealt with properly instead of pushed onto the road
- Edges properly restrained so the drive holds its shape
- Site cleared and left tidy
Our work
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What people say
In their words, not ours
Had my driveway done by laymac ltd done a wonderful job got the job completed on time always kept the site clean and tidy staff well Mannered and friendly
Fantastic professional company stuck to their word and got the job done efficiently and quick thanks very much for your service
Had Lay Mac over to do resin on a rental property off mine , I was very happy with the finishing project looked great .
Before you ring
Driveways in Horsham: common questions
Can you help choose between tarmac, resin and block paving?
Yes. We compare them against how you use the drive, the drainage, the look you want and the upkeep each needs, then recommend one. All three work on Horsham clay when the base under them is right.
Why does my Horsham driveway keep cracking?
Usually because it was laid on too little stone over clay that moves with the seasons, with nowhere for the water to go. A deeper compacted sub-base and proper drainage fix the cause, not just the surface.
Do you cover the villages around Horsham?
Yes, including Southwater, Broadbridge Heath, Warnham, Rudgwick, Slinfold, Mannings Heath, Cowfold and Partridge Green.
Do I need planning permission for a new driveway?
Not usually, if the surface is permeable or drains onto your own land. More than five square metres of non-permeable surface draining to the road needs permission.
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