Tarmac damage from skip company

a4r0n89

How do u put up images? It's says I can't due to being a new member?

moneyistooshorttomention

How many posts do new members have to make to be able to put up an image?

elsien

Use something like photobucket. Put the link up with a space in it then someone can repost the pictures for you.

a4r0n89

I have tried that what you said and it won't seem to let me post it.

It's either my phone playing up or the website.

a4r0n89

So does it look like I'm going to have to live with them patching my new drive up and it forever looking like it has had patch work done?

Has anyone used the tarmac paint? Would this cover up the joints etc of the patch?

WestonDave

Is there any possibility with the ground levels etc of patching the damage and then having a thin layer of tarmac spread across the entire area to cover the patch - that would reduce the cost of digging out the whole area and re-filling it all but should remove the cosmetic problem.

Alfrescodave

Any patch will look different - when a new drive is laid it is black and shiny then after a few months oxidation takes place and the drive turns grey. Your patch will eventually go grey but it will always be noticeable.
Tarmac paint will similarly be noticeable and it will highlight the fact that you have a repair - a bit like a darned sock with different wool.
My suggestion is that you have the drive patched but then have a THIN layer laid over the whole drive which will give you a uniform coloured drive.

a4r0n89

I thought that might be the case. Looks like it's going to be the full resurfacing then which I can see me needing a solicitor to sort it with their insurance.

Problem with having a thin layer over the rest of the drive is around the edge is brick paving

robotrobo

a4r0n89 wrote: »

So does it look like I'm going to have to live with them patching my new drive up and it forever looking like it has had patch work done?

Has anyone used the tarmac paint? Would this cover up the joints etc of the patch?

I use Tarmac paint every 2 years on my large Tarmac parking area.
It costs £60 for 20 litres from a firm in leyland , Preston.
I can confirm that it does what it says on the tin& I am really pleased with the result & looks.
You wil use a bit more than needed for the base coat & then a top coat & then it's straight forward after that.
Nothing will cover up the joints of any patching & the paint will certainly not. Do that , but it will look better. People think that I have just laid the Tarmac ,in fact it's 8 year old.
Just to add , it's only water based But it's very hard wearing & does not fade in the sun , & if you spill anything on it , it does tend to just wash off easily, but there again , I have no oil leaks on the two cars.
Also it's not called paint , it's called Tarmac sealer .
I hope this helps.
Best regards

a4r0n89

Thank you.

I think I need it speak with the solicitor and see what they say. I don't think I should have to live with a patch on a brand new drive.

The patch will be in the middle of a curved drive so will stand out like a sore thumb.

I understand it will fade etc but I expected this drive to last 10-15 years not months.

I think it all comes down to negligence from the new driver trying to save time by not putting legs etc down. Luckily the neighbours are not being funny about the fence that also got damaged due to him swinging it about.

My concern is them doing patch work and then saying we have fixed the fault that's all your getting etc. So I would prefer than not to touch it and see what solicitors says if he believe I am entitled to a full resurface then I will let him run with that.