Tarmac driveways in Kettering
Smooth, fast to install and kind on the wallet, the practical choice for driveways, runs and access roads. Every new tarmac driveway is backed by our 5-year written guarantee.
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Smooth, durable, beautifully practical
Tarmacadam is a tried-and-tested driveway surface made from bound aggregate, rolled hot into a smooth, hard-wearing finish on a properly prepared sub-base.
Tarmac is the workhorse of British driveways for a reason. It's quick to install, kind on the wallet, and stands up to decades of family-car use without breaking a sweat.
For long drives, access roads, parking areas and anywhere you want a continuous, sweepable, low-maintenance surface, tarmac is hard to beat. Black, red or buff finishes are all available depending on the look you want.
Every tarmac drive we lay across Kettering starts with a clean dig-out and a proper Type 1 sub-base. A solid foundation is the only foundation our 5-year guarantee will stand behind.
Built for everyday driving, year after year
Smooth, continuous finish
No joints, no gaps, no individual blocks to settle. A sweepable surface that's easy on the eye and easy to maintain.
Fast to install
A typical drive is dug out, sub-based and laid within a few days. You're using your driveway again faster than with any other surface.
Cost-effective per square metre
Pound-for-pound, tarmac gives you more drive coverage than block or resin. Great for long drives and big areas.
Solid foundations only
Full dig-out, Type 1 sub-base, and properly compacted base course before the wearing course goes on. No shortcuts.
A straightforward four-step process.
No mystery, no upsells, no hidden costs. Here's exactly what happens after you press "Get Your Free Quote".
Quick chat
Call, WhatsApp or use the form. We listen, we don't pitch.
Free site visit
Within 48 hours. We measure, photograph and talk through your options.
Fixed-price quote
In writing, itemised, with no surprises.
Installed & guaranteed
Our in-house crew, start to finish, with the 5-year guarantee.
Word of mouth, in their words.
The bulk of our work comes from referrals. Here's why.
Straight answers, no sales speak.
Have a question we don't have an answer for within our FAQs? Give us a call today.
01933 698024A typical domestic drive is dug out, sub-based and laid within 3–5 working days. We give a full timeline in writing with your fixed-price quote.
Light use is fine within 24–48 hours of laying. Heavy vehicles and parking in the same spot for hours is best left for a week so the surface fully cures.
Optional. A surface dressing every few years can refresh the colour and lock in the top layer, but a properly laid tarmac drive does not need annual sealing the way some block paving does.
Standard black is the most common, but we can supply red, buff and other tinted finishes for specific aesthetic requirements.
We cover the whole of Kettering from our Kettering base, including and surrounding villages.
Recent Projects
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Why choose Approved Drives & Patios for your tarmac drive
25 years laying drives across Kettering, an in-house team, and a written 5-year guarantee on every new installation.
25+ years laying tarmac in Kettering
Three generations of local homeowners have trusted our craft on their driveways across the county.
In-house crews, no subcontractors
From dig-out to the final roller pass, the same team you meet at the quote is the team that lays your drive.
Proper Type 1 sub-base on every job
We never lay over existing surfaces. A solid foundation is the only foundation our guarantee will stand behind.
5-year written guarantee
Materials and workmanship covered in writing on every new installation, transferable when you sell the property.
Free, no obligation quotes
Fixed-price, fully itemised, no surprises, no padding.
Independently verified reviews
Listed and rated across TrustATrader, MyBuilder and Bark.
Serving Northamptonshire & the surrounding villages
From our Kettering base, we cover the whole county and just over the border. Including and surrounding villages.
We provide a whole range of service options for our Kettering clients:
We have years of experience providing our Kettering clients with Tarmac Driveway, however we also cover many other regions:
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