The dressing is applied by our state-of-the-art combi two-in-one machines, which spray hot liquid bitumen binder onto the surface and roll in the aggregate chippings within seconds. Hotter bitumen gives better binding, and the finish is smoother and harder wearing than older two-vehicle methods.
Farm lanes and steadings
Hot tar and chip seals the lane, gives grip and is far cheaper per metre than full tarmac. For lanes that take lorries every day, a two-coat dressing with a larger base chip gives a tougher finish.
Driveways
Tar and chip is also a smart way to refresh an existing tarmac drive that has gone grey and started to crack but is still sound – we've done exactly that in St Andrews. Choose granite, golden gravel or another chip to suit the house.
We'll fit the work around your busy days on the farm.
Black sealed finish
If you'd like no loose stone, we can add our bitumen armour seal on top of the surface dressing. It locks the chippings in and gives a black, sealed finish.
Repairs and tarmac
We also carry out tarmac and pothole repairs in Fife, including Dunfermline, Kirkcaldy and Glenrothes, so broken sections can be fixed before dressing.
Choosing single or double coat
A single coat is right for refreshing a sound surface. A double coat – a larger chip first, then a smaller chip – suits new tar and chip driveways and lanes that carry heavy farm traffic. We'll recommend the right one when we visit.
Our work ranges from private driveways up to major road surfacing projects, car parks and private and estate roads.
Our surface dressing projects
Get a free surface dressing quote
For a free surface dressing quote anywhere in Fife, call 0330 223 8350 or use the enquiry form.
For a free surface dressing quote anywhere in Fife, call 0330 223 8350 or use the enquiry form.
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