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Tarmac driveways in flood prone areas
Is a tarmacked driveway a bad idea if you live in an area with a flood history?
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"Tarmac doesn't absorb water but as long as the drainage is installed properly there will not be a problem"
Answered on 25th Sep 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 -
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"If you are having a new drive it is regulations to install drainage Ie drainage channels and a soak away."
Answered on 19th Sep 2022 - Member since Aug 2022 -
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"Spend money and time now on drainage and reep rewards later"
Answered on 19th Sep 2022 - Member since Dec 2016 -
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"This shouldn’t be a problem as with any driveway as long as the proper drainage is installed ."
Answered on 20th Sep 2022 - Member since Sep 2022 -
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"no not at all tarmac is fine but a small drainage system just installed"
Answered on 19th Sep 2022 - Member since Jun 2022 -
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"No not you have it sloping towards a suitable drain to take the water away but if it's a flood prone area are there any restrictions in place about having a permeable driveway"
Answered on 27th Nov 2022 - Member since Nov 2020 -
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