How We Install Tar and Chip Driveways

Creating a beautiful and long-lasting tar and chip driveway involves attention to detail and adherence to best practices. Here is what we focus on to create the best possible tar and chip drives for our clients, and what you should be looking for in a contractor.

Proper Base Preparation

The foundation is crucial to the longevity of a tar and chip driveway. Our team emphasises the importance of thorough excavation, removal of organic material, and proper compaction of the base. This helps to prevent settling and unevenness over time.

Choosing the Right Materials

Selecting the right type and size of stones or gravel chips is essential. We will work closely with you to determine which materials will work best for your property, taking into account things like climate and traffic conditions too.

Proper Tar Application

The application of tar should be uniform and consistent. We always make sure that the tar is at the correct temperature to ensure proper bonding with the stone chips, taking great care to do this with every job.

Stone Chip Spreading

We use specialised equipment and techniques honed by years of experience to achieve an even and thorough spread of the stone chips. It’s important to have an adequate layer of chips to provide durability and traction.

Sealing and Curing

After the installation of your driveway, it’s essential to seal the driveway to protect it from moisture and other environmental factors. We not only do this, but also provide advice on how long it needs to cure properly before regular use.

Proper Edging

Proper edging helps to maintain the integrity of the tar and chip driveway and prevents loose stones from migrating onto the surrounding landscape. We’ll advise on how to include edging for a clean, finished look.

Regular Maintenance

To extend the life of your tar and chip driveway, we’ll provide advice on routine maintenance. We’ve seen how looking after a tar and chip drive can help property owners get the most out of it for many years, so we’ll give you plenty of information.

Choosing a Professional Installer

Selecting an experienced and reputable contractor is critical to the success of your project. As you can see from the above points, we take great care at every stage of the installation of a tar and chip driveway. For additional peace of mind, we invite you to check out the references, reviews, and examples of our previous work. We pride ourselves on our transparency and honesty, and want all of our clients to go into working with us with nothing less than total peace of mind.

What Next?

By following these best practices, we are able to guarantee the installation of a tar and chip driveway that not only enhances the visual appeal of your property but also offers long-lasting durability. To find out more about tar and chip driveways and how one could work for your property, please get in touch with us today. We can’t wait to hear from you!