Dollerie House: repairing and dressing an existing road
At Dollerie House in Crieff, the existing tarmac access road was failing and had previously been patched with road planings. Our team prepared the surface and repaired the potholes before machine laying two coats of hot polymer-modified bitumen and stone chippings. The gallery keeps the before and after photographs together.
For a similar Crieff road, we first assess which sections can receive the treatment and which need repair or regulation. We discuss the aggregate finish, traffic and access for our combi unit and rollers. Your quotation identifies the preparation and dressing system, with opening and aftercare arrangements explained before installation.
Preparing your road for surface dressing
Hot tar & chip uses a bituminous binder and stone chippings, rolled into the prepared surface. We inspect the existing construction, drainage and damaged areas before recommending a specification. Potholes, weak edges and failed sections may need repairs first.
- Private and shared roads, farm lanes and estate access
- Larger driveways, entrances and suitable commercial grounds
- Preparation, patching and regulation where required
- Single- or two-coat treatments and aggregate options assessed for the site
Application depends on suitable weather and surface conditions. We agree the work programme, traffic arrangements and aftercare with you, including advice about initial speeds and loose chippings.
Tarmac repairs and pothole repairs before dressing
Our Dollerie House project in Crieff illustrates why preparation matters before a new wearing surface: the existing road needed repairs before two-coat surface dressing. We also assess standalone tarmac repairs and pothole repairs, identifying failed patches and any base or drainage work needed before reinstatement.
Tarmac and pothole repair enquiries in Crieff can be assessed on their own or as part of the preparation for surface dressing.
FROM OUR PROJECT GALLERY
Dollerie House, Crieff – Two-Coat Tar & Chip Surface Dressing
The actual Dollerie House project in Crieff, before and after two-coat surface dressing.
The failing tarmac road, previously patched with road planings, before our surface preparation and repairs.
After preparation, pothole repairs and two machine-laid coats of hot polymer-modified bitumen and stone chippings.
Crieff and nearby areas
We welcome enquiries from Crieff, Muthill, Comrie and surrounding Strathearn and Perthshire. Send the site postcode and access details so we can confirm availability, travel and a suitable survey arrangement.
Surface dressing questions in Crieff
Can you dress a road that has already been patched with planings?
It may be possible after assessing the stability, compaction and condition of the repairs. Dollerie House is one example, but the preparation and treatment for another road must be specified for that site.
Can you include preparation and pothole repairs in one quotation?
Yes. We describe the repairs, any regulation and the tar-and-chip treatment as part of the agreed scope, so you can see what is included.
What to send for your quotation
- The site postcode and approximate length and width
- Photographs of the full surface, damaged areas and entrance
- Vehicle types, drainage concerns and access restrictions
- Your preferred finish and timing
Request your Crieff quotation or call 01738 237030. Open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
Tarmac driveways, asphalt surfacing and repairs
For a continuous bound finish, we also offer tarmac driveways and asphalt surfacing in Crieff. See our tarmac driveways and asphalt surfacing page for Crieff. We assess the base, intended traffic and finish before recommending the preparation.
- Tarmac driveways in Crieff — preparation, edging and resurfacing for your property.
- Asphalt surfacing — private roads, car parks and working areas.
- Tarmac repairs and pothole repairs — assessment of damaged surfaces and the work needed underneath.
Read more about our surface-dressing process, pothole repairs and farm-road work.
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