If you notice standing water or flooding on your driveway, car park, or road after it rains, something isn’t right. Standing water might seem like a small inconvenience, but it can lead to cracks, potholes and structural damage that require costly tarmac repairs. You could even need road or car park resurfacing, or a whole new driveway installation. As an experienced road surfacing contractor, we know how serious poor drainage can be, and how easy it is to prevent.
For reliable and long-lasting tarmacadam surfacing, resin surfacing or other surfacing, don’t hesitate to contact Surex Surfacing. We cover East Sussex and all surrounding counties, providing everything from pothole repairs and resurfacing to dropped kerb installation.
Whether undertaking tarmac installation, resin installation, residential surfacing or commercial surfacing, proper drainage must be planned from the start. When water fails to drain away, it’s usually due to one of the following issues:
Ignoring these problems can shorten the lifespan of your surface and increase the likelihood of costly tarmac repairs, pothole repairs or car park resurfacing.
Good drainage is one of the most important factors in the longevity of any paved surface. When water is allowed to sit on top of tarmacadam surfacing or resin surfacing, it gradually seeps into the material, weakening the structure from within. During colder months, that trapped water can freeze and expand, causing cracks, potholes, and surface lifting. Furthermore, if water saturates the base layers, the entire surface can shift or sink, requiring full replacement.
Well-designed drainage, on the other hand, directs water efficiently away from your surface, extending the overall lifespan of your driveway installation or road surfacing.
If your surface in East Sussex regularly floods, our surfacing contractors can help. We assess the cause of pooling water and recommend the most effective solution. Depending on the issue, this may involve:
For minor issues, repairing the affected areas can level the surface to prevent flooding. When larger areas are affected, we may recommend resurfacing to correct the gradient and improve water flow. In some cases, it might be necessary to install new or additional drainage systems, such as soakaways.
If you are planning a new driveway installation or road surfacing project, consider resin surfacing. Resin-bound surfaces are permeable, allowing water to drain through, which helps prevent flooding and subsequent road, driveway or car park damage.
Contact our surfacing contractors in East Sussex and the wider South East for expert resin and tarmacadam surfacing, including:
