Tar & Chip Paving in Southern Maine

Affordable Tar & Chip Driveways for Maine & New Hampshire

Looking for a durable, cost-effective alternative to traditional asphalt? Gerard Asphalt provides professional tar and chip paving throughout Southern Maine and parts of New Hampshire, creating attractive, long-lasting driveways and private roads that complement rural and residential properties.

Tar and chip (also called chip seal paving) combines hot liquid asphalt with a layer of carefully selected stone that is compacted into the surface. The result is a naturally textured finish that offers excellent traction, withstands Maine's changing seasons, and requires less maintenance than gravel.

Whether you're replacing a gravel driveway or improving a long private road, our experienced team delivers quality workmanship from start to finish.

What Is Tar & Chip Paving?

Tar and chip paving is a process where a layer of hot liquid asphalt is applied to a prepared base before clean stone is spread evenly across the surface. The stone is then rolled into the asphalt, creating a durable, attractive finish.

Unlike loose gravel, the stones become embedded into the asphalt binder, helping reduce dust, improve stability, and create a surface that's built to handle everyday traffic.



Tar and chip is a popular choice throughout Maine because it offers many of the benefits of asphalt at a lower overall cost while maintaining a rustic appearance that fits rural homes, farms, and wooded properties.