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Accredited Contractor for Driveways, Paths & Private Roads, Car Parks & Forecourts. If your road surface or driveway is becoming worn and cracked due to the standard British winter weather and water ingress then a bitumen surface dressing/tar and chip surface dressing is the correct choice for you.
Surface Dressing Contractors

UK Surface Dressing Nationwide Surface Dressing Contractor surface dressing solutions for driveways and paths, private roads, car parks, and forecourts nationwide.

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Country lane surfacing
FAQs – Tar & Chip Surface Dressing in the UK
Tar & Chip surface dressing involves spraying a bitumen binder onto an existing road surface and covering it with loose stone chippings. It's commonly used for roads, driveways, and rural lanes.
When applied correctly, Tar & Chip surfacing can last 10–15 years depending on traffic levels, weather conditions, and maintenance.
Yes, it's an affordable and durable option for residential driveways, especially in rural or semi-rural locations. It offers a rustic appearance and excellent grip.
Surface dressing is not designed to fix potholes directly. Any existing potholes or structural damage should be repaired first before applying Tar & Chip.
Typically, the surface can be driven on within a few hours. However, it's advised to drive slowly and avoid sharp turns for the first few days to allow chippings to fully settle.

We offer Nationwide surface Dressing aka Tar and Chip surfacing for many sectors with quality, style, and value.

Expert Road Surface Dressing Contractors Across the UK

Trusted Local Tar & Chip Surfacing Professionals

At UK Surface Dressing, we’re proud to be one of the UK’s leading surface dressing specialists, offering professional tar and chip surfacing solutions nationwide. From private roads to large-scale commercial and local authority projects, we work with councils, highways departments, and private clients alike.

What is Surface Dressing?

Also known as Tar & Chip, surface dressing is a durable and cost-effective method of restoring and protecting road surfaces. The process includes:

  • An even spray of hot bitumen binder using a specialist spray tanker
  • A rapid application of clean, high-quality stone chippings to dress the binder

Whether you're upgrading country lanes, driveways or car parks, our skilled team ensures smooth, long-lasting results across the UK.

Tar and chip road surfacing in progress

About Surface Dressing

Surface dressing, also known as “Tar and Chip,” is a very cost-effective way to rejuvenate old tarmac or concrete. The process involves applying liquid bitumen using a hot spray to the existing surface and then dressing with stone. Modern bitumen formulations contain various polymers or strengthening agents that significantly increase the longevity and durability of the finished product.

Different aggregates can be used for various applications. There are many sizes and colours to choose from, so you can create your unique driveway or path using one aggregate, and grey granite chips of a larger diameter, for example, can be used to resurface car parks and public roads.

So, if you have a driveway that has seen better days, it may be easier and more cost-effective than you think to create your beautiful new driveway in Surrey.
Why choose us as your Nationwide surface dressing contractors?

Our qualified surface dressing specialists have over 25 years of experience, which has enabled us to build an enviable reputation. Many of our customers come from repeat business, and our surface dressing services are available across the UK, thanks to our many deposits of high-quality material and our cost-effectiveness.

Tar and Chip Surface Dressing

However, hot tar and chip can also be effective for domestic driveways, providing a cheaper and more durable alternative to asphalt.

Tar and chip surfacing is especially suited for longer driveways into country houses, golf clubs, schools, and country hotels and is relatively low maintenance (occasionally replace displaced stones). The rough surface affords good traction and is durable.

Why Choose Pothole Repairs for Tar & Chip Surfacing in the UK?

Fair & Transparent Pricing

We provide competitive quotes tailored to your project's needs with no hidden charges.

Surface Dressing Specialists

With decades of experience and dedicated equipment, we’re experts in tar and chip surfacing solutions.

Premium Materials

We use only high-grade stone and bitumen to ensure durable, long-lasting results.

Quick Turnaround

Our efficient scheduling keeps your project moving with minimal disruption.

Highly Rated

We’re recommended across the UK for our commitment to customer satisfaction.

Fully Insured

Every job is backed by up to £10 million in public liability insurance for peace of mind.

✅ All our work is carried out to the very highest standards by our highly skilled and professional team.

  • ✅ Accurate Quotes
  • ✅ We are reliable
  • ✅ Courteous Workforce
  • ✅ Strong Workmanship
  • ✅ Tidy
  • ✅ Experienced Workforce
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Nationwide Surface Dressing Company in the UK

We are independent Asphalt and Tarmacadam contractors providing expert and experienced road surfacing, pothole repairs, and paving solutions for both the public and private sectors throughout the UK.

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07309 639449

UK Surface Dresing
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London
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