A tar-and-chip driveway, known as tar and chippings, tar and stone, tar and granite, chip and seal, hot bitumen and stone, is created by covering hot bitumen with stone chippings. This surface is commonly used for driveways and laneways in Dublin, as it is hard-wearing, low maintenance, and less expensive than other options.
To create a tar-and-chip surface, hot tar and chip are applied by spraying down a minimum of 2 layers of hot tar, which is covered by a chipping finish which we machine roll and compact into the hot bitumen to lock it the chippings in place.
The stones used in a tar-and-chip driveway typically range from 4mm to 12 mm in diameter. The size of the stone chosen will largely depend on the type of surface being paved and the intended purpose of the driveway. For example, a finer stone may be used for roads and parking lots, while a larger stone may be used for driveways. It is also essential to use stones of the same size to ensure that the surface is even and the stones are correctly compacted.
Tar and chip can be installed with various options on edging, bordering styles and colours to allow a more traditional or contemporary finish to the surface.
Benefits of tar and chip
Tar-and-chip driveways are inexpensive to install and maintain. The aggregate or stone chip used can vary, such as grey granite, marble chip, gold chip and more; it provides excellent traction and good grip in wet or icy conditions.
We use our own machinery to lay down the hot tar and chip, ensuring no delay or reliance on any 3rd party contractor. Along with our tar and chip surfacing service, we provide a range of tarmac services, including tarmac driveways in Dublin and a wide range of bordering styles to customise your driveway style further.
It makes an excellent option for resurfacing driveways, laneways or private roads in a fast and affordable way. Call our team today to schedule a free estimate for a tar and chip driveway in Dublin.
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Jim and his team did a fantastic job on the entrance to our school.
Had Jim and his team in laying a new patio,raised flower beds,new path and to lay a new area with chippings. Did a great job,very efficient, professional and quick.Was a pleasure dealing with them. Would highly recommend the lads.
Fantastic job done on driveway today by Jim and his men.Very quick and clean delighted with it,would highly recommend Select paving
Jim and his team did an outstanding job paving our garden pathway with granite slabs and a cobble-lock border. They also relaid the front lawn. They were professional, efficient, and delivered excellent results - very happy with the quality of their work. Highly recommended!
Excellent work. Great workers 😁 Arrived at 12pm on a Thursday. Finished on a the Friday at 12pm. Delighted with it. Very Fair price too !!
Jim and his team revamped my patio with porcelein tiles, laid grass where the old patio extended into the garden and put in a new gravel driveway with granite paving and path. The team were fantastic. Very professional, respectful and did jobs that I hadn't even asked them to do like cleaning and repaving the side path and weeding the front garden. Would highly recommend!
Jim and his team did a fantastic job of paving our back garden as well as cobble locking a section of our driveway to match existing. Very professional and efficient. Would highly recommend.
Jim and Myles and his team did a superb job laying a porcelain tile patio for us. Very helpful and professional throughout. Delighted with the result.
Excellent service from the lads, would highly recommend. They were in and out but very thorough in their work. Will be going back to them for more back Garden on the future. A+ work. Thanks again
We got our front drive fully covered in resin and got some paving and more resin out the back. Jim was very professional when giving advice on the materials and finishes, and always very quick when responding to queries. The team were brilliant - got stuck into the work every morning, no hanging around! They were no hassle at all and left no mess behind. I'd highly recommend them to anyone, we are really happy with the work.
