Scarborough Surface Dressing
Public roads in Scarborough invariably endure frequent use, and over time their structure and surface begin to decay. At Regal Group, our Scarborough surface dressing service can enhance and improve the quality of a road surface by restoring it to a like-new condition.
Our experienced team operates to an extremely high level of quality control, ensuring each surfacing project is perfected before completion. Before considering surface dressing in Scarborough, we recommend contacting us for a friendly, no obligation site survey where one of the team can advise you on the correct products and specifications to meet your requirements. Call us on 01723 267131 or use our contact form and we will get back to you right away.
Tar & Chip Surfacing Experts in Scarborough
Our surface dressing process is also known as 'Tar & Chip'. This involves applying a layer of tar to the road surface, then laying chippings over the top. The resulting surface is then rolled to give a smooth surface.
Call us for a surface dressing quote in Scarborough on 01723 267131
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How much does Surface Dressing cost in Scarborough ?
When looking for a Scarborough company to carry out your Surface Dressing, you may want to get a rough idea for the costs involved.
The price for tar & chip surfacing depends on a number of factors:
- The size of the road to be surfaced
- The condition of the current road
- Type of road resurfacing required
- Any drainage provisions required
- Location and ease of access
- Anticipated traffic on the surface
For us to provide the best, most accurate quote for Scarborough Surface Dressing work, just get in touch with our team and we'll arrange to survey your Scarborough location.
Once our surfacing team has evaluated your location, we can give an instant, no-obligation price, including an emailed copy.
Surfacing FAQs
Read some frequently asked questions about Scarborough surface dressing and road surfacing
Surface dressing involves treating roads which are in relatively good condition with preventative maintenance treatments to maintain their good condition.
Resurfacing is a more extensive structural maintenance treatment which involves removing up to 300mm of a worn out road surface and replacing it with new material.
Potholes are commonly caused by the shape of the underlying ground. After the road surfacing has been laid, it will soak up rain. When temperatures drop below zero degrees the water freezes and expands causing damage to the surfacing. When thawed, it will cause the surface to break in a way that matches the underlying shape of the ground therefore creating a pothole.
Surface dressing must be carried out when the road is dry. The process is relatively quick, with busy sites taking less than a day to complete and quieter roads needing only 1 to 2 hours, depending on the size of the road.
Top layers of roads generally need resurfacing or surface dressing every 10-15 years. Full road tarmac replacement is often only required after a number of decades.
Unlike block paved or concrete driveways and surfaces, tarmac can be laid directly onto any existing surface, whereas the other materials require a full depth bedding layer before work can even begin.
Permeable surfaces (also known as porous or pervious surfaces) allow water to percolate into the soil and filter out pollutants, recharging the water table.
Tarmac/Asphalt, Resin Bound, Gravel/Shingle and Block Paving are all classes as permeable surfaces.
Car park surfaces can be constructed on a number of materials depending on factors such as cost, durability, local regulations and drainage factors.
Choices include tarmacadam, concrete and shingle. We recommend tarmacadam car parks for most urban parking areas, as they provide the best combination of factors, plus allow easy line marking for parking bays.
The majority of UK roads are made of Tarmacadam/Asphalt, which consists of sand, gravel and stone in a bitumen binder. This material is very hard wearing and can support great weights and fluctuations in temperature. Some roads may also be made of concrete.
Tarmacadam is often referred to by its brand name of ‘Tarmac’ and is very common on UK roads. The binder in Tarmacadam is tar, whereas asphalt uses a bitumen binder. Both terms are often used interchangeably.
As a completely natural and fully recyclable material tarmac can be considered one of the most environmentally friendly methods of surfacing available.
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