Tar & chip surfacing

Norfolk's
tar & chip
specialists.

Decorative stone chippings rolled hard into hot binder — a rugged, grippy, natural finish that's right at home on driveways, courtyards and country lanes.

01 — Why Tar & chip

Rustic. Robust.

A sprayed-bitumen, stone-dressed surface with a natural, gravelled look — hard-wearing, high-grip and right at home on rural drives.

02 — How it's built

Sprayed & dressed.

A sound base, hot bitumen and the right chip — rolled in tight for a surface that holds together.

01
Prepare

Grade & firm the base

We level and consolidate the existing base ready to dress.

02
Sub-base

Compacted stone where needed

Weak areas are dug out and rebuilt with compacted Type 1.

03
Spray

Hot bitumen binder

A hot bitumen binder is sprayed evenly across the prepared base.

04
Chip

Stone dressed & rolled

Stone chippings are spread over the binder and rolled in tight.

04 — Why us

Heritage.

A modern evolution of a sixty-year regional legacy. We pair decades of inherited, hands-on site expertise with strict engineering standards — and we don't subcontract, cut corners on the sub-base, or disappear after handover. And because it's all delivered in-house, you get that standard at a cost-effective price.

10-year structural warranty
Sixty-year legacy
Norfolk based
Fully insured
In-house execution
Transparent quotations
05 — Get started

Ready when you are.

Tell us about your project and we'll come and measure up — no pressure, no obligation, just an honest quote.

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06 — FAQs

Common questions.

What exactly is tar and chip?

Also called surface dressing, it's a layer of hot bitumen binder with stone chippings rolled into it — giving a natural, gravelled look without the loose stone underfoot.

How long does it last?

A tar and chip surface typically lasts 10–15 years. It's hard-wearing and well suited to rural drives, longer lanes and access roads.

Is it cheaper than tarmac or resin?

Usually, yes — especially over larger areas. It's a cost-effective way to surface a long driveway or access road with plenty of character.

Will loose stone come up?

A little surplus chip can lift in the first few weeks as it settles, which sweeps up easily. Once bedded into the binder, the stone stays locked in place.

What chip colours are available?

A good range — granite, flint and buff among them — so you can match the finish to your property and its surroundings.

Is it suitable for a sloped drive?

Yes. The textured surface gives excellent grip, which makes tar and chip a strong choice for sloped drives and rural access.

07 — Areas we cover

Right across Norfolk.

Norfolk born and based — from the coast to the Broads to the market towns. A few of the places we work:

Don't see your area? Just ask — if you're in Norfolk, chances are we cover you.

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