Newly resurfaced drive - Porous surface

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teagle
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Post: # 13972Post teagle

Just had in the last few days our drive resurfaced with tarmac cover of approximately 80mm. We have now found to our surprise that rainwater soaks through this new tarmac and runs on the old surface underneath, eventually coming through to the surface again at the bottom of the drive. The slope is approximately 20 degrees. Our well known local professional company says all has been done to the correct specification but surely water should not penetrate the new tarmac. Any advise would be greatly appreciated.
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Suggers
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Post: # 13973Post Suggers

Come in the lovely Tarmac Lady - probably relaxing, on the verandah, with a small glass of red wine, watching the Florida sun go to sleep......
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Dave_L
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Post: # 13974Post Dave_L

We need more info - 80mm of what? Base and surface course? What is the surface course?

A close up picture with a coin as scale would help.
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