Tarmac driveways in flood prone areas

Question

Is a tarmacked driveway a bad idea if you live in an area with a flood history?

Tony · Accepted Answer

Tarmac doesn't absorb water but as long as the drainage is installed properly there will not be a problem

Colin · Answer

If you are having a new drive it is regulations to install drainage Ie drainage channels and a soak away.

Sean · Answer

Spend money and time now on drainage and reep rewards later

Roy · Answer

This shouldn’t be a problem as with any driveway as long as the proper drainage is installed .

Oliver · Answer

As long as proper drainage it in place you should have no issues. There are also options for permeable tarmac, please be aware the substrate underneath the driveway will also benefit from being a permeable stone, I.e fines free quarried or recycled stone.

David · Answer

no not at all tarmac is fine but a small drainage system just installed

Luke · Answer

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

Tarmac driveways in flood prone areas

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