What types of surfaces do you install?

We install and repair driveways, patios, paths, block paving, resin bound surfaces, and more — for both domestic and commercial properties.

How long does installation typically take?

It depends on the size and complexity, but most driveway or patio installations are completed within a few days (excluding curing time).

Do you provide a free quote/consultation?

Yes — we provide no-obligation site surveys and free quotations before any work begins.

Are your installers insured and qualified?

Absolutely. Our team is fully insured, qualified, and uses high quality materials. We also adhere to industry best practices and standards.

Do you offer guarantees or warranties on your work?

Yes — we offer warranties or guarantees on workmanship and materials (depending on the job). Please ask us for details in your quote.

Will the driveway or patio require maintenance?

Some maintenance is recommended (cleaning, resealing, joint sweeping) to preserve appearance and durability. Ask us for a maintenance plan suited to your surface.

What areas do you cover?

We serve Kent, Surrey and the surrounding counties.

Tar & Chip Surfacing in Gravesend

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Tar & Chip Surfacing in Gravesend, DA12

Tar and chip (surface dressing) gives a driveway or lane the look of loose gravel without the stones moving about. Hot bitumen is sprayed onto a prepared base and coated with stone chippings, which are then rolled in.

It’s a cost-effective, hard-wearing finish that suits period homes, country properties and long drives around Gravesend.

Tar and chip finishes

Tar and chip can be laid over an existing tarmac surface or onto a new compacted sub-base, as a single or double dressing. Chippings come in a range of colours, including golden, red, grey and buff. We’ll recommend the right specification for your driveway’s use and gradient.

See our tar and chip surfacing page for more on materials and finishes, or call 01474 886 774 for a free, no-obligation quote.

Tar & Chip Surfacing in Gravesend by Pro Paving

Tar & Chip Surfacing project by Pro Paving near Gravesend

Local tar and chip surfacing specialists in Gravesend

Tar and chip suits the older and more rural homes on the outskirts of Gravesend, around Shorne, Higham and Meopham, where a long drive or farm track would be expensive in other surfaces. The golden and buff chippings sit well with country cottages and period brick. Being local, we can bring chipping samples to your site visit so you can see the colours against your property.

Gravesend has a real mix of property: Victorian and Edwardian terraces around the town centre and Windmill Hill, inter-war and post-war semis further out, and newer homes towards Ebbsfleet.

Dropped kerbs (vehicle crossings) on Kent roads are approved by Kent County Council, so we factor their application and lead time into your timeline.

We cover all of DA11, DA12 and DA13 and nearby areas including: Shorne, Higham, Meopham, Northfleet, Riverview Park, Singlewell, Chalk. Our yard in Meopham is just a few miles away.

How we lay tar and chip in Gravesend

Free site visit and written quote
Old surface removed or repaired as needed
Compacted sub-base and edging
Hot bitumen sprayed evenly over the area
Chippings spread and rolled into the binder
Loose chippings swept up after bedding in

Every job is quoted in writing after a free site visit, and backed by our 10-year warranty. Call 01474 886 774 or request a quote online.

Why choose Pro Paving for tar and chip surfacing

Natural look

The appearance of gravel, suited to period and rural properties.

Good grip

The textured surface gives excellent traction, even on slopes.

Cost-effective

Ideal for larger areas and long drives where other surfaces would be costly.

Stays put

Chippings are bonded into the bitumen, so they don’t scatter or rut like loose gravel.

Tar & Chip Surfacing in Gravesend: FAQs

Is tar and chip suitable for a long country drive near Gravesend?

Yes. It's one of the most cost-effective ways to surface a long drive or lane, it gives good grip, and it suits rural properties around Shorne, Higham and Meopham.

Will there be loose chippings?

Some loose chippings are normal for the first few weeks while the surface beds in. We sweep up the excess.

Can tar and chip go over my old tarmac?

Yes, if the existing tarmac is sound. It's a cost-effective way to refresh a tired drive.

Is tar and chip good on slopes?

Yes. The textured finish gives very good grip.

Can I choose the colour of the chippings?

Yes. Golden, red, grey and buff chippings are all available.

Do you cover Gravesend and the surrounding area?

Yes. Gravesend is our home area. We work across DA11, DA12 and DA13, including Northfleet, Riverview Park, Singlewell, Chalk, Denton, and our base in Meopham is just a few miles away. Site visits and quotes are free.

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