faqs

We have implemented a stringent training regime to maintain and continuously improve our employees. Staff undertake CITB certified training courses.

Yes, Taydal is experienced in undertaking patch repairs either on reactive or planned maintenance works. We carry out patch repairs on major contracts for clients such as Suffolk County Council, as well as isolated patching needs for Private Clients.

Yes, we can help you. We are happy to assess the condition of your existing tarmac areas and provide solutions. This may require patch repairs or planning off and resurfacing. We shall offer the best, most cost effective solutions to meet your needs.

Yes, our staff and operatives hold current CSCS cards appropriate for work on major building sites.

We really care about the safety of our employees and implement a stringent training regime to maintain and continuously improve our people. We pride ourselves on our enviable health and safety record and will continue to invest in our people.

Yes, there are many systems to choose from and Taydal are an approved installer for all the main manufacturers.

Yes, we believe in limiting our impact on the environment and have implemented a zero waste policy, including using recyclable products where possible.

We really enjoy helping our Customers, whether you are a Blue Chip organisation looking for major works, or you are looking for a new driveway for your home, we will always treat you with the same respect and care. Our contract values range from £500 to £3m.

Yes, tarmacadam can be produced in red, green, blue and golden. There are also many options to provide coloured chips to enhance the look of your new installation.

We primarily cover East Anglia, London, Midlands and the South East. We do work nationally upon request. Taydal provide free quotations, which usually includes a site visit to properly assess your requirements.

Yes, once we understand the road usage, level of trafficking and likely speeds, we can offer many solutions to meet your needs.

Yes, Taydal holds £10m Employers’ Liability Insurance and £5m Public Liability cover. You can be assured when using Taydal you are employing a high quality, competent and fully insured organisation.

We are one of the country’s leading Independent Surfacing Contractor’s, with an annual turnover of nearly £10m. We have grown organically over the past 15 years, including through the recession, through consistently delivering our promises and helping our customers.

Resin bonded surfacing is an attractive, hardwearing and low maintenance system using coloured aggregates bonded and set with high performance resins. The Addastone resin bonded system we install is suitable for driveways, patios and hardstanding areas and really adds real style and value to your property. Indeed many heritage properties choose Addastone Resin bonding instead of the lower specification tar & chip option which suffers from stone displacement.

Generally tarmacadam systems such as Hot Rolled Asphalte (HRA), Dense Bituminous Macadam (DBM) and Stone Mastic Asphalt (SMA), are non permeable, meaning water does not naturally penetrate the layer. This is beneficial in most instances, however sufficient design of drainage is required to ensure safe performance of the surfacing during periods of inclement weather. When installing new non permeable systems to Private dwellings planning permission is necessary as Local Councils do not allow water run off onto Public Highways and footpaths. Permeable, or porous systems have been developed to allow the natural penetration of water through the installed layers. We can help you choose the right solution to meet your needs.

Bitumen is graded on stiffness and is refered to the ‘Pen’ value. Penetration is tested in terms of a mm of a needle dropped onto a bitumen sample for 5 seconds at 25 degrees and softening point. The lower the pen value the stiffer the bitumen. Pen values range generally from 40/60 for use on heavily trafficked roads to 160/220 for use on light traffick areas. High Pen Values are used on hand laying works as it is easier to handle and lay, whereas low pens are used on machine work projects.

Invented in the 1800’s, Asphalt is essentially a combination of aggregate and bitumen, which is derived from crude oil. Additives can also be incorporated to improve performance and durability, these take the form of fibres, wax, polymers and pigments. Asphalt is the most commonly used surfacing system and is used in the construction of roads, car parks, driveways, pathways and play areas. Asphalt is generally black, but can also be red, green, blue or golden.

The most common types used in the UK market are Asphalt Concrete (AC), commonly known as dense bituminous macadam (DBM), hot rolled asphalts (HRA) and stone mastic asphalt (SMA). Taydal are an approved Contractor for all of these products and we can help recommend the most appropriate system to meet your needs and budget.