About Our Surface Dressing

Surface dressing extends the life of an existing road, track or yard without the cost of a full resurface: a layer of bitumen binder is sprayed onto the existing surface and covered with stone chippings, rolled in to bond and give a sealed, skid resistant finish once cured. It's commonly used on rural roads, estate roads and farm tracks where the base is sound but the wearing surface has worn or started to let water in, and we carry it out across Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and Derbyshire.

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What's Included

Assessment of the existing surface condition before work starts
Application of bitumen binder across the surface
Spreading and rolling of stone chippings to bond with the binder
Sweeping to remove loose chippings once cured
Traffic management or signage where the site needs it
Advice on chipping size and binder type for the surface and its use

How It Works

1Site visit to check the existing surface and agree scope
2Quote confirming chipping type, binder and area to be covered
3Surface swept and prepared ahead of dressing
4Binder sprayed and chippings applied and rolled in
5Site swept once the surface has cured
6Follow-up sweep arranged if required after initial trafficking

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Why Choose Us

As a Nottinghamshire based team, we're used to working on rural roads and estate tracks across Nottingham, Lincoln, Derby and Mansfield, and can turn quotes around without the layers of a big regional contractor.

What Affects the Price

•Total area to be dressed
•Condition of the existing surface and any prep work needed
•Chipping size and binder specification chosen
•Access for the dressing equipment and chipping delivery
•Whether traffic management is needed during the work

Common Questions

How is surface dressing different from resurfacing?

Resurfacing lays a new layer of tarmac, whereas surface dressing seals and refreshes the existing surface with binder and chippings. It's a cheaper way to extend the life of a surface that's still structurally sound.

Will there be loose chippings after the work is done?

Some loose chippings are normal in the days after dressing while they bed in under traffic. We sweep the surface after application and can return for a follow-up sweep if needed.

Is surface dressing suitable for farm tracks?

Yes, it's a common treatment for farm tracks and estate roads where the base is sound but the surface has worn or is letting water through.

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