Road Surfacing Contractors | NHSS Sector 16 Certified
Stardom Ltd delivers professional road surfacing across the UK. NHSS Sector 16 certified for strategic road network work. 33 years of highway surfacing expertise.
Professional Road Surfacing Services
Stardom Ltd provides a comprehensive road surfacing service covering everything from initial planning through to final surface course. Our operations include track paving and hand laying of both binder and surface courses across all road classifications. We work on major trunk roads, local authority highways, estate roads and private developments.
Our team manages the complete surfacing process: site surveys, traffic management planning, planing and preparation, tack coating, binder course laying, surface course application and post-completion testing. Whether you need 40 tonnes hand-laid on a rural road or 760 tonnes of binder on a dual carriageway, we have the people, plant and expertise to deliver.
NHSS Sector 16 — Strategic Road Network Approved
National Highways Sector Scheme 16 (NHSS Sector 16) is the mandatory certification for any contractor laying asphalt on the UK's strategic road network. This includes all motorways, trunk roads and major A-roads managed by National Highways. Without Sector 16, a contractor simply cannot work on these roads — it is the law.
Achieving NHSS Sector 16 requires rigorous auditing by UKAS-accredited bodies. It builds upon ISO 9001 and adds highway-specific requirements covering operative competence, equipment calibration, material traceability and quality control. Stardom Ltd is one of only a select number of specialist contractors nationwide holding this certification — placing us alongside the largest national highway companies in terms of quality assurance.
For our clients, this means total confidence that every road surfacing project we undertake meets the highest possible industry standard, independently verified and regularly audited.
Vögele Fleet — World-Class Paving
Stardom Ltd operates a fleet of 3 Vögele pavers from Wirtgen Group, the world's leading paver manufacturer. From our highway-class Super 1800-5 with up to 10m paving width and 700 tonnes/hour output, to the compact Super 1303-3i for tighter urban work, our fleet covers every project scale.
760 tonnes of binder laid in just 2.5 days
Super 1800-5 — Highway-class tracked paver, up to 10m width, 700t/hr
Super 1803-3i — Large wheeled paver, up to 8m width, 700t/hr
Super 1303-3i — Compact midi paver, up to 4.5m width, ideal for urban work
640 tonnes across two days in Nottingham
Hand-laying capability for confined or complex areas
Vögele (Wirtgen Group) — world's leading paver technology
Types of Road Surfacing
Motorways & Trunk Roads
NHSS Sector 16 certified surfacing for the UK's strategic road network. Motorway resurfacing, slip roads, hard shoulders and trunk road maintenance. High-volume, high-speed operations with full traffic management.
Local Authority Roads
Council highway maintenance, resurfacing programmes and new road construction. Working alongside local authority highways departments to deliver planned and reactive surfacing schemes on A-roads, B-roads and unclassified routes.
Estate Roads & Developments
Adoption-standard estate roads for national and regional house builders. Base course, binder course and surface course to Section 38 and Section 278 highway standards. Enabling roads, access routes and internal development highways.
Planing & Resurfacing
Road planing (milling) and resurfacing of deteriorated or damaged carriageways. Removal of existing surface courses and overlay or inlay of new asphalt. Patching, regulation and full-depth reconstruction where required.
Road Surfacing — Frequently Asked Questions
NHSS Sector 16 (National Highways Sector Scheme 16) is the mandatory quality certification for laying asphalt on the UK's strategic road network — motorways, trunk roads and major A-roads. It is audited by UKAS-accredited bodies and builds on ISO 9001. Without it, a contractor cannot legally work on these roads. Stardom Ltd holds this certification, demonstrating our capability to work to the highest highway standards.
How long does a road surfacing project take?Project duration depends on scale and complexity. We laid 760 tonnes of binder in 2.5 days and completed a 640-tonne Nottingham project across two days. Smaller projects such as estate roads or patches can be completed in a single day. We provide detailed programmes with every quotation so you know exactly what to expect.
What is the difference between binder course and surface course?Binder course is the lower structural layer of asphalt, typically 20mm or 28mm aggregate, which provides strength and load distribution. Surface course is the top wearing layer, usually 6mm, 10mm or 14mm aggregate, which provides skid resistance, ride quality and weather protection. Most road surfacing requires both layers for a durable, long-lasting finish.
Do you provide traffic management?Yes. We arrange full traffic management for all highway projects, including road closures, lane closures, temporary traffic signals and signed diversions. Our traffic management is planned in accordance with Chapter 8 of the Traffic Signs Manual and coordinated with the relevant highway authority.
What areas do you cover for road surfacing?Stardom Ltd operates nationwide from our Nuneaton headquarters, strategically located with access to the M6, M1, M69 and A5. We regularly work across the Midlands, North West, South West, East of England and beyond. No project is too far — contact us to discuss your location.
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From motorway resurfacing to estate roads, our team is ready to discuss your project. NHSS Sector 16 certified. Free, no-obligation quotations.
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