Surface Dressing in Chichester
What Causes Wear on Driveway Installations and Car Parks?

As one of the most trusted road surfacing experts in Chichester and the surrounding areas we cover, we often get calls about tarmac surface repairs and wear on driveway installations, roads and other pavement surfaces. Although it is an incredibly durable material, over time, tarmac will show signs of general wear and tear. Our contractors undertake surface dressing and repairs to ensure your tarmac lasts. But for these services to be effective, don’t wait. It’s important for you to know the factors that contribute to tarmac wear, so you know when to contact our surfacing contractors.

Please get in touch today to discuss any of our professional services. From surface sealing treatments and new paving installation to road resurfacing and pavement patch repairs, we have got you covered.

Road Wear | Causes and Solutions from Our Road Surfacers

Whether you’re responsible for a commercial car park, public road or a residential driveway in Chichester, it’s essential to ensure surfaces are fit for purpose. We’ve provided some useful information to help you understand the causes of tarmac wear, including:

Temperature

Extreme temperatures can cause significant damage to tarmac driveways, roads and any other exposed surfaces. Having been operating as specialists in tarmac surface repairs for many years, we have seen tarmac buckle under high summer temperatures and crack as a result of freezing winters.

To ensure your surface continues to offer maximum strength, durability and safety, check for signs of damage after any spells of extreme weather. Experienced road surfacing companies, such as Pegley Surfacing, will undertake any necessary repairs.

Traffic Weight & Volume

Expected traffic weights and volumes a surface will need to handle are key aspects our surfacing contractors consider at the design stage. Weight determines the density of materials we use for the base, hardcore and tarmac. It also influences the steepness of the camber.

If roads in Chichester are subject to weights heavier than the design specifications, they are more likely to suffer premature wear. As such, you’ll find you need to contact our tarmacadam contractors for surface dressing earlier than you may have expected.

The amount of daily traffic a surface will experience is another key factor in road construction. Large amounts of traffic increase the friction that results from driving and braking. This friction causes track lines.

Poor Construction

At the end of the day, high-quality construction is the best prevention against early wear of tarmac driveway installations, roads and car parks. Too often, we’ve seen amateur or cowboy road surfacing companies provide surfaces that are inadequate for the client's needs.

With over 40 years of experience, our surfacing contractors ensure you won’t have to deal with the unreliable results of poor construction in Chichester. Common issues include premature cracking and buckling due to insufficient base compaction, wrong application temperature and poor drainage.

Age

Like all surfacing materials, tarmac wears down over time. As a guide, tarmac needs surface dressing about every 10 years. With proper maintenance, a high-quality surface, such as our tarmacadam contractors provide, should last between 20-30 years.

The longer your tarmac goes without professional maintenance, the quicker it will deteriorate.

Please do not hesitate to contact our friendly team of professional road surfacers at Pegley Surfacing today for expert advice and more information about any of our services. We offer: