Kennedy Civils LTD
Expert Surface Dressing & Hot Tar And Chipping Services.
Kennedy Civils Ltd provides professional surface dressing and hot tar and chipping services for domestic, commercial, agricultural, and private clients.
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What Is Surface Dressing?
Surface dressing, also known as hot tar and chipping, is a road surfacing treatment that involves applying a layer of hot bitumen before spreading stone chippings across the surface.
The chippings are then pressed into the binder to create a durable, textured finish.
This process can help seal and protect suitable road surfaces against water penetration, general traffic, and everyday wear. It can also improve the appearance and grip of an existing road while helping extend its serviceable life.
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Surface Dressing for New Installations and Existing Roads
Surface dressing can be used on suitable existing roads that require protection, improvement, or a new wearing surface. It can also form part of a new road surfacing project where the ground conditions and construction are appropriate. For existing roads, the process can help address surface wear and provide additional protection before more serious deterioration develops.
For new installations, hot tar and chipping can create a practical surface for suitable private, agricultural and access roads. Every project is assessed individually. We consider the condition of the existing surface and the intended use before recommending whether surface dressing is appropriate.
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Surface Preparation and Application
Good preparation is an important part of achieving a successful surface dressing project. The existing surface needs to be suitable for treatment, with consideration given to defects, drainage and areas requiring repair before the dressing is applied.
Kennedy Civils Ltd uses its experience to prepare suitable surfaces and apply the hot bitumen and stone chippings as required for the project. Careful application helps create an even, durable finish designed for everyday use.
Surface Dressing Services
Domestic, Commercial and Agricultural Surfacing
Our surface dressing services are available for a wide range of customers and applications. We work on private roads, farm roads, access routes, commercial areas, and other suitable surfaces.
For agricultural clients, surface dressing can provide a practical treatment for suitable farm roads and access routes used by cars, vans, and agricultural vehicles.
For commercial clients, it can be used on suitable access roads, yards, and private surfaces where durability and reliable access are important.
Is Surface Dressing the Same as Hot Tar and Chipping?
Surface dressing is commonly known as hot tar and chipping. It involves applying hot bitumen followed by stone chippings to create a durable road surface treatment.
What Surfaces Can Be Treated with Surface Dressing?
Suitable applications can include private roads, farm roads, access roads, rural routes, and other surfaces with an appropriate existing structure.
Can Surface Dressing Be Used on an Existing Road?
Yes. Surface dressing is commonly used to protect and improve suitable existing road surfaces and provide a new wearing surface.
Do You Provide Surface Dressing Across Wales and England?
Yes. Kennedy Civils Ltd covers Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Liverpool, North Wales, South Wales, Staffordshire, Wolverhampton, Shropshire, Derbyshire, and surrounding areas.