Tar and Chipping
Tar and Chip Waterford
We specialise in tar and chip driveways and have completed a huge range of surface dressing contracts within the county Waterford, gaining a portfolio of residential and commercial properties. With our self owned state of the art machinery we can competitively compete for big or small surface dressing contracts. With years of experience in tar and chip surfacing driveways, we are extremely proud of our reputation and the service we provide, and we have received countless five-star reviews for it. Every single tar and chip driveway project we undertake gets our full attention. We take our work seriously, because improving your home or business is the most important thing that we could do for you.
What is Tar and Chip Driveway?
Experienced Driveways Contractor in Waterford
With over 30 years industry knowledge and experience we make the perfect choice of block paving, patios and driveways contractor throughout Waterford, Dungarvan, Dunmore East, Tramore, Portlaw, Lismore Kilmacthomas, Kilmeaden, Ring, Cappoquin and Stradbally.
Why Choose Tar And Chip For A Driveway?
Tar & chip surfacing is a cost-friendly resurfacing material, that gives a smooth, uniform surface. The hot tar can be used for driveways and pavements. When laying a tar-and-chip driveway, it is best to start with a solid base such as concrete or tarmac. The tar and chips are then laid on the base, with a layer of tar applied and rolled onto a surface containing bitumen. For a tough, durable, and natural-looking surface, tar and chip paving is a popular alternative to tarmac surfacing or block paving.There are many benefits from choosing a tar and shingle driveway, including:
- Low cost
- Better traction
- More durable
- Attractive to look at
- Old driveways can be resurfaced in a simple process
The Pros of a Tar and Chip Driveway
One of the biggest advantages of a tar and chip driveway is its ease of installation. The process starts with building the gravel base. This is followed by the pouring of hot liquid asphalt over the gravel. Then, loose stone chips are placed and rolled on top of the liquid asphalt.
Just like a tarmac driveway, a tar and chip drive can be built in just a day. While you can immediately walk on it after installation, it is best to wait for around 3 days before you drive or park on your new seal chip driveway.
Aside from the simple and quick installation process, several design options are available with this type of material. The top layer of the loose stones of a tar and chip driveway determines the colour of the drive, and there are many different colours you can choose from.
Simply put, you can create a unique and visually appealing drive with this type of material. All you have to do is to look at the catalogues from your provider and select which colour matches your home’s design.
If you want a slip-resistant surface, this type of driveway is definitely an excellent choice. With its rough surface, it offers better traction and minimises the risks of slip-related accidents especially during wet and snowy days.
Why Choose Us?
We are highly skilled and create the driveways, patios and provide excellent roofing and home maintenance services in Waterford and surrounding area.