Driveways & Paving

Do we need to wait to lay tarmac following pipework excavation?

Anonymous user 23/02/2024 - 3.25 PM

Hello, we have just had water pipes replaced under the driveway, this required a trench to be dug the length of the driveway. This has now been filled in, and we have been advised we must wait between 3 and 4 weeks before we can get tarmac laid to properly cover the area, to allow the new material to settle etc. Does this sound right, or should we be looking to get the drive covered as soon as possible? We are planning to get the top layer re-laid across the whole drive, given the extent of the digging that has taken place, rather than just patching, if this makes any difference? Thanks.