Excavation and Base
Existing concrete, loose stone, tree roots, soft ground and excavation depth all affect the build-up beneath the finished surface.
Leicester driveway installers
Hard-wearing tarmac driveways for Leicester homes where practical parking, clean edges and reliable drainage matter.
Free no-obligation quote
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Driveway work with proper groundwork
Tarmac is a sensible choice for larger parking areas and busy family frontages where a calm, continuous finish is preferred. We assess excavation depth, sub-base condition, access, exposed edges and water movement before recommending a specification. A good tarmac driveway should not rely on the top surface alone; the preparation below determines how well it performs.
This is useful for Leicester homes where the driveway, side path and rear patio all meet. One survey can cover vehicle access, garden gates, step heights and whether the paving materials should contrast or coordinate.

What affects the quotation
Existing concrete, loose stone, tree roots, soft ground and excavation depth all affect the build-up beneath the finished surface.
We check where rainwater will go, whether a channel is needed and how the driveway meets the public footpath or garage threshold.
Edges, kerbs and restraints are important where cars turn, reverse or cross from one surface to another.
Tight drives, shared access and spoil removal can change the schedule, so those details are looked at early.
From survey to handover
A driveway quote is built around the existing frontage: what needs lifting, what must be retained, how vehicles use the space and what drainage or edge detail is needed.
Connected outdoor work
Where a driveway leads to a side entrance or rear garden, we can plan the route at the same time so the transition feels deliberate and not like a later add-on.
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Amita Patel
3 months ago
Highly recommend Pavemaster Driveways. From my first enquiry for a quotation for a driveway to finishing - a job well done! My parents have nothing but praises of how the job the completed. Tom and team are professional, courteous and a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended! Thank you!
Nick
3 months ago
Fantastic job, very nice lads to have working for us. Tom was a true gent, pleased with the price and the workmanship.
Verdah Imtiaz
3 months ago
Very efficient, punctual and work to a high standards.
Clem Southgate
4 months ago
Tom and his team have done an amazing job, extremely efficient laid my drive in 2 days, non stop hard graft. Great polite blokes too. Highly recommended Pavemaster Driveways LTD
Questions
Yes. Suitable projects receive a free, no-obligation site visit and written quotation.
Yes. We assess the current surface and explain what needs lifting, rebuilding or retaining.
Yes. Patio, path and driveway levels can be planned together where the areas connect.
Start your project
Tell us what you want to improve and we will arrange a free, no-obligation site visit where suitable.