The process of laying tarmacadam, also known as asphalt or bitumen macadam, involves several steps to ensure a durable and smooth surface. Accompanied by our detailed methodology video here is a general outline of how asphalt is laid: During site preparation the existing asphalt layer or construction site is prepared by removing any existing material […]
Spadeoak is delighted to announce we have been successfully shortlisted as a finalist in the Construction News Awards category ”Outstanding Contribution to Specialist Construction”. Mathew Tranter, Spadeoak MD, said “it is a privilege to be recognised for our work with the LTA and we are proud to have had the opportunity for Spadeoak to contribute […]
SPADEOAK ARE PUTTING ON OUR BOOTS TO SUPPORT ALEXANDER DEVINE Spadeoak will be putting on our walking boots to support our Charity of the Year, Alexander Devine. Our teams will be participating in an 8-mile charity walk on Thursday 12th September from the Spadeoak head office in Wooburn Green to the Alexander Devine head office […]
We are delighted to inform you that the long-serving member of Spadeoak, Mr David Jorge last week converted another sale for Spadeoak which sees our Senior Commercial Manager reach a significant and truly inspiring milestone of £100m Sales. We are incredibly proud of David’s achievements for the business over the last 19 years and wanted […]
Spadeoak begin to lay the black at Swindon as we construct the new cycle track at Moredon Sports Hub. The construction of the track is progressing as Spadeoak lay circa 800 tonnes of base asphalt on top of a type 1 material, laying the foundations of the cycle track. Our civils teams have installed fencing […]
The procedure for the installation of asphalt surfacing involves several steps to ensure a durable and smooth surface. Here is the procedure for asphalt surfacing both machine and hand-lay.
A record year for pothole-related claims with claims increasing by 40% Ahead of National Pothole Day 2024, on the 15th January, the latest data from leading car insurer Admiral has revealed 2023 was a record year for pothole-related claims, with claims increasing by 40% when compared to 2022. Adam Gavin, Head of Claims at Admiral, […]
Welcome to the dawn of a new era. Our strategic expansion takes us to the heart of the country. Our aim? To be more agile, sustainable, responsive and readily available for you. Having delivered excellence since 1976, we continue to evolve and our move to the midlands is the next step. Kevin Murgatroyd, Managing Director […]
Tim Bancroft Round Britain Charity Event Senior Estimator, Tim Bancroft has entered the Club Triumph Round Britain Reliability Run supporting the Huntington’s Disease Association. The Round Britain Reliability Run (RBRR) is longstanding classic car event that was first run in 1966. To take part you have to use a classic Triumph motor car. The 48-hour, […]
Spadeoak is delighted to have secured FORS silver for another year, the team have worked hard to ensure we are accredited to the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme. FORS aims to drive up standards within fleet operations and demonstrate which operators are achieving exemplary levels of best practice in safety, efficiency and environmental protection. Silver accreditation […]