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Chip Seal Paving

A rugged, budget friendly surface for long rural drives, private lanes, and farm roads. Asphalt emulsion plus rolled aggregate for grip and longevity.

Lower cost than asphaltLong rural drivesBetter grip surfaceHolds up to weather
What It Is

Chip Seal done right.

Chip seal is the right answer when a long rural drive needs more than gravel but a full asphalt mat is over budget. The surface is built by spraying a layer of asphalt emulsion onto the prepared base, immediately laying a uniform layer of rolled aggregate on top, and rolling it in to lock the chips into the binder. The result is a rough textured, durable surface that handles vehicles, gives excellent grip even when wet, and lasts ten years or more with periodic upkeep.

We use chip seal mostly for long residential driveways out in the county, farm roads, ranch access drives, private lanes shared by a handful of properties, and parking areas where a textured surface fits the use better than smooth asphalt. The cost per foot is significantly lower than full hot mix paving, which is what makes it the practical choice for surfaces longer than a typical residential driveway.

The texture also gives you better traction in wet weather, which matters in steep terrain.

Chip Seal Paving project example
What's Included

Every job comes
with the full picture.

Base Prep
Existing surface graded and compacted before the binder goes down.
Asphalt Emulsion
Liquid binder sprayed at proper temperature and rate.
Aggregate Application
Clean rock spread uniformly across the binder while it is still tacky.
Roller Compaction
Pneumatic rollers seat the chips into the binder for a tight bond.
Sweep Out
Loose chips swept off after cure so the surface is clean and travel ready.
Periodic Refresh
Optional refresh program every five to seven years to extend life further.
Our Process

Four steps,
start to finish.

01
Prep
Existing surface graded, compacted, and any potholes or soft spots addressed first.
02
Spray
Asphalt emulsion sprayed across the prepared base at the proper rate and temperature.
03
Chip
Aggregate spread uniformly across the binder while it is still tacky.
04
Roll
Pneumatic rollers seat the chips, then the surface is left to cure before sweep out.
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