Many of our newer customers are choosing to have tar and chipping driveways installed. Though gravel is a less expensive driveway surface, tar-and-chip provides a more robust and hard-wearing surface. Tar & chip is a cost-effective way to resurface or preserve your driveway, The “chip” part comes in a variety of stones, granite, colours, and sizes, to match your property.
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The Benefits of a Tar & Chip Driveway
A low-cost tar and chippings driveway is a suitable option for those who value convenience and function.
Comprising a mixture of tarmac and gravel, Tar & Chippings driveways are a suitable option for those homeowners looking for a solution that is more durable and hard-wearing than a gravel-only driveway but which is not as costly as a fully concrete one. For most, a Tar & Chippings driveway is more visually pleasing than a purely tarmac drive.
Sussex Driveways is a professional Tar & Chippings installer based in Brighton that provides driveway installation and repair services across the entire Sussex area.
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Resin
Durable, long-lasting resin bound driveways are quickly becoming one of the most popular driveway options we supply.
Natural Sandstone
Sandstone driveways are known to be tough and suited to continuous use due to their large percentage of quartz.
Cobblestones
Durable and stain resistant, cobblestone driveways can add a touch of rustic charm to any property.
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Tar and Chippings
A low-cost tar and chippings driveway is a suitable option for those who value convenience and function over looks.
Grass Grid Turf-Super
For those who want a natural looking driveway, a grass grid provides a strong, durable and even surface without visible stone.
Bricks
With a variety of styles available, solid brick driveways are perfect for complimenting existing brick structures.
Patio Slabs
With a large variety of colours and varieties of paving slabs to choose from, we can match the design of your existing structure.
Concrete
Concrete is low-cost and extremely easy to install and maintain. Our durable concrete driveways can last up to thirty years.
Block Paving
Reliable and cost-effective, block paving has consistently been the UK’s most popular driveway material for years.
Tarmac/Asphalt
Tried and tested – tarmac is easy to install, which makes it ideal for installation in car parks and larger driveways.
Gravel
A fully-permeable, easily maintainable gravel driveway means there is no need for additional drainage systems to be installed.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tar & Chippings
Which material is used in a Tar & Chippings driveway?
Tar and chippings driveways are made from a mixture of gravel and tarmac. This combination is far harder and more durable than a purely gravel driveway but not as hard wearing as a pure concrete drive. You may sometimes see tar and chipping driveways referred to as tar and granite, tar and stone, chip and seal, seal chip, or tar bond.
What is the durability of a Tar & Chippings driveway?
Although gravel is a less expensive driveway surface, tar-and-chip provides a smoother, more robust surface, but it is also not as long-lasting as concrete. Tar-and-chip paving will last up to ten years, compared to around forty years for concrete.
Tar-and-chip driveways need very little maintenance. It doesn’t need to be repaired often, and minor cracks will normally heal on their own. Once a decade, the surface can be renewed by spreading another layer of tar and gravel chipping on top of the driveway.