Over the course of the day we do get asked a lot of questions in regards to asphalt, the application of asphalt and general care and maintenance questions.
Due to these questions being asked we provide all of our customers of private and domestic driveways with a care and maintenance pack upon the jobs completion when our invoice is posted.
Below are a list of some of the most common questions we get asked on a day to day basis.
Commercial Customers and Main Contractors
When working for a new customer we do ask that a 50% deposit is paid prior to works commencing, this is a standard procedure.
Our standard payment terms are 30 days from point of invoice.
All of our operatives, foreman and senior management staff all have CSCS cards as well as SSSTS for example to ensure that all staff members that will be attending your site are accredited and knowledgable in their trade in order to provide our customers with the best quality of works.
Yes, we are very knowledgable in our trade and we can advise on the best products to fit your specification. There are many different products and recipes on the current market so we can advise on the best products to suit your site of works. No two sites are ever the same so it is important that you get the right product to suit your surface. We work closely with our suppliers highly experienced technical departments to ensure we always keep up to date with new products are are giving our customers the best possible service.
Yes you can. There are a variety of colours in asphalt such as red and green. However due to these being specialist products they are very expensive and for this reason they are most commonly used on small areas such as bus stops and paths.
Residential Customers
Our standard lead time is around two weeks from the point of booking however during school holidays and the summer months this can be up to 6 weeks so we ask that customers do try and book as soon as they accept in order to meet their programme requirements.
Our standard payment terms are 30 days from point of invoice.
Yes, some of suppliers will let you go to their depots to see their products to ensure you are happy with your choices, we can also bring samples with us to site visits to ensure you are getting exactly what you want. We can also mix colours to suit your home and create a unique blend for you personally.
Yes in light rain you can still lay tarmac, however if the rain is excessive it is advisable that tarmac is not laid as it cools material down too quickly and also leaves standing water.
We advise that a good couple of days should suffice, giving the surface a chance to harden and cool.