What is Tar and Chip?
Tar and chip surfacing stands as one of the most robust building materials available, revered for its durability and versatility. It offers unparalleled traction, durability, and weather resistance, ensuring it withstands the test of time, come rain or shine. Moreover, it presents a cost-effective option, ideal for those working within budget constraints. At KDG Surfacing, we take pride in our competitive pricing, ensuring you get quality without breaking the bank.
Over the years, we’ve successfully undertaken a myriad of projects, from driveways to paths and roads, showcasing our proficiency in handling diverse property types. Our meticulous process involves laying the materials on a solid concrete or tarmac base, followed by the application of a smooth tar and chip finish. The result? A uniform yet natural look that complements various architectural styles.
Why Choose KDG Surfacing?
At KDG Surfacing, we prioritise customer satisfaction above all else. We believe in building lasting relationships with our clients, which is why we take the time to understand their unique requirements. Whether you need our services at short notice or are planning a project well in advance, rest assured, we’ll exceed your expectations. Our commitment to excellence means we never compromise on quality, ensuring impeccable results every time.
In addition to tar and chip surfacing, we also specialise in surface dressing. Unsure about the process? Allow us to elucidate. It entails applying a hot layer of binder to your designated area, followed by the application of your chosen aggregate. With a plethora of options available, you’re sure to find one that suits your style and budget. Furthermore, surface dressing can be applied over tar and chip, further extending its lifespan.
Application of Use
- Machine lay & hand lay teams
- Car parks
- Driveways
- Footpaths
- Roadways
- Shared accesses
- Schools
- Hostpitals
- Country estates
- Farms
- Leisure parks
- And many more..
Frequently Asked Questions
Below are some of the frequently asked questions we often receive from our customers. We’ve provided clear answers to help you better understand our surfacing materials, installation processes, and how to maintain a long-lasting finish.
In London settings, you may face limited access, restricted delivery times, parking/permit constraints, and tight working spaces. For a tar-and-chip driveway, we plan logistics (material delivery, roller access, chip clearance) carefully to minimise disruption and ensure the finish quality in a restricted space.
Tar-and-chip offers good traction and cost-effectiveness, but if the driveway is prominently visible or expected to match a high-end streetscape in London, it may appear more rustic than other materials. We discuss suitability with you and can tailor chip size/colour or binders to suit the urban aesthetic.
The entrance detail is important; we carefully blend the tar-and-chip surface with the pedestrian footpath, kerb, and public verge. In London, this often means ensuring level thresholds, visible edging, safe gradients and compliance with standards for accessibility and vehicle delivery.
Tar and Chip Colour Options
Earsham Stone
Granite
Loddon light
Case Studies
Are you looking for the leading experts in Tarmac Surfacing Norfolk and Suffolk has to offer; then you have come to the right place. We are KDG surfacing and we provide Tarmac and Tar & Chip to a range of Commercial and Domestic clients.
View Case StudiesDriveways
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View Case StudyFootpaths
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View Case StudyFarms & Country Estates
View Case StudyWe Cover All of East Anglia
Whether it be for residential driveways and shared access roads, through to holiday and leisure parks, agricultural roadways, industrial estates or car parks for local councils or private firms, we’ve literally got you covered.
- Norfolk
- Suffolk
- Cambridgeshire
- Essex
- London
- Hertfordshire
- Lincolnshire
- Peterborough
- Bedfordshire
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At KDG Surfacing, we pride ourselves on our decades-long commitment to providing exceptional tarmac surfacing services throughout East Anglia.
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