Tar and Chip Specialists

Tar and Chip Specialists

We provide a high-quality tar and chip service, spraying hot bitumen and laying a chip surface, with options for resurfacing driveways, laneways, paths, and patio areas. Our experienced driveway installers lay tar-and-chip surfaces at unbeatable prices. Plus, you can choose from a range of stylish chip finishes, like granite-cut chips, gold, or our natural autumn mix.

Tar and chip provides a similar finish to a resin-bond finish on driveways at a significantly lower cost, making it ideal for larger areas such as large driveways, yards, and private roadways. We always apply a double layer of hot bitumen to ensure a solid bond with the chip.

We apply first a hot bitumen layer by spraying it either using our tar lorry if there is adequate space and if not, using our tar sprayer. Once it has been applied, we coat it a second time, then apply our chipping finish to the hot bitumen. It is very important that its applied while it’s still hot to allow the adhesion process to occur.

Once the chipping has been applied, we machine-roll it into the bitumen to ensure it's bedded and bonded. A second layer is loosely applied on top to cap it off; it's typically referred to as a dusting because it's a light coat. During the first few weeks, there may be some loose surface, but after that, it will have worn off, and the finished surface will be as solid and stable as any other driveway.

Other surfacing options we provide customers are block paving installations, resin surfacing, concrete surfacing and more.

To book a free estimate for tar and chipping, call our team on 045 83 20 40. We would love to help.