Estate Driveways
A refined country surface for gated entrances, stone columns, landscaped approaches, and long private drives.
Tar & Chip Paving
Natural Stone Beauty.
Strong Rural Performance.
Built for the Property.
All About Asphalt installs tar-and-chip driveways, private roads, farm lanes, estate entrances, rural access roads, and long country drives throughout Middle Tennessee.
Long Driveways
Private Roads
Farms & Estates
Gravel Conversions
A Distinctive Rural Surface
Tar & Chip Combines Asphalt Binder with Natural Stone.
Tar-and-chip paving creates a textured surface by applying liquid asphalt binder and covering it with selected stone aggregate. The stone is rolled into the binder to create a durable, attractive driving surface.
It is especially well suited for long driveways, farms, estates, private roads, horse properties, and rural settings where a natural stone appearance fits the property.
- Textured natural-stone appearance
- Excellent fit for rural properties
- Useful for long private drives
- Can reduce loose gravel and dust
- Designed around grade and drainage
Where Tar & Chip Works
Built for Country Homes, Farms, Estates, and Private Roads
Tar-and-chip is most effective when the property, drainage, base, traffic, and desired appearance all support the system.
Private Roads
Durable access for shared lanes, rural roads, subdivision streets, and long residential approaches.
Gravel Driveway Conversions
Upgrade a loose, dusty, rutted gravel surface into a more stable and finished tar-and-chip driveway.
Horse Farms & Barn Access
A natural-looking surface for barns, stables, riding facilities, equipment areas, and rural access lanes.
Farm Lanes
Practical access for homes, barns, fields, outbuildings, trailers, and agricultural traffic.
Long Country Drives
A strong option for properties where total driveway length makes surface choice especially important.
From Gravel to Finished Surface
Reduce Dust, Ruts, Washboarding, and Loose Stone.
Gravel driveways can require frequent grading and stone replacement. They may develop ruts, washouts, dust, mud, potholes, and loose edges as traffic and weather affect the surface.
A properly planned tar-and-chip system can create a more stable, finished driving surface while preserving the natural appearance many rural property owners prefer.
- More uniform driving surface
- Reduced loose stone movement
- Less dust and mud
- Improved appearance
- Cleaner property access
Why Choose Tar & Chip?
A Practical Surface with a Distinctive Country Appearance
The system offers a combination of texture, traction, visual character, and suitability for long rural applications.
Natural Appearance
The exposed stone finish complements farms, country homes, estates, and wooded properties.
Textured Surface
The stone aggregate creates a visibly textured finish rather than a smooth blacktop appearance.
Rural Suitability
Well suited for long drives, private roads, barns, rural access, and large properties.
Reduced Gravel Maintenance
Can reduce recurring loose stone, dust, mud, and grading compared with untreated gravel.
Property Character
Works especially well where a traditional or estate-style appearance is preferred.
Flexible Planning
The project can be designed around road length, traffic, stone choice, grade, and drainage.
Comparing Surface Options
Tar & Chip or Traditional Asphalt?
Both systems can provide strong property access, but they create different finished appearances and may suit different project goals.
Tar & Chip
Textured, Natural, and Rural in Character
Tar-and-chip uses asphalt binder and stone aggregate to create a textured finish that blends naturally with farms, estates, and country properties.
- Natural stone appearance
- Textured driving surface
- Strong fit for long rural drives
- Multiple aggregate appearances may be available
Traditional Asphalt
Smooth, Dark, and More Uniform in Appearance
Traditional asphalt creates a smooth black surface commonly used for residential driveways, commercial properties, and parking lots.
- Smooth finished surface
- Classic blacktop appearance
- Suitable for many property types
- Compatible with sealcoating and striping
Tar & Chip Pricing
Compare the Investment Before Choosing a Surface
Tar-and-chip is often considered for long driveways, farms, estates, and private roads because it can provide a finished surface at a different investment level than traditional asphalt. Final pricing depends on preparation, drainage, access, total size, traffic, stone selection, and the condition of the existing base.
Tar & Chip
Natural Stone Appearance with Rural Value
$1.50 – 4.00 Estimated price per square footA textured surface combining asphalt binder and stone aggregate for long rural driveways, estate entrances, farm lanes, gravel conversions, and private roads.
- Natural exposed-stone finish
- Strong fit for long rural applications
- Can reduce gravel maintenance
- Site-specific stone and preparation options
Traditional Asphalt
Smooth Blacktop with a Site-Specific Investment
Custom Quote Based on pavement design and site conditionsTraditional asphalt pricing varies with excavation, aggregate base, pavement thickness, drainage, access, total square footage, transitions, and the condition of the property.
- Smooth, uniform blacktop appearance
- Suitable for residential and commercial use
- Compatible with sealcoating and striping
- Designed around expected traffic and use
Pricing shown is an estimated range, not a final proposal. Every property is different. Base repair, grading, drainage, stone selection, access, project size, traffic requirements, and material availability can affect the final price.
Our Tar & Chip Process
Evaluate, Prepare, Apply, Spread, and Roll
The finished surface depends on proper preparation, base condition, material application, stone coverage, and compaction.
01
Property Review
We evaluate length, width, slope, drainage, traffic, existing surface, and intended use.
02
Base Preparation
The existing surface is graded, shaped, repaired, or strengthened as required.
03
Binder Application
Liquid asphalt binder is applied evenly across the prepared surface.
04
Stone Placement
Selected aggregate is distributed over the binder to create the textured finish.
05
Rolling & Finish
The stone is rolled into the binder and the surface is finished around edges and transitions.
Estate & Country Property Paving
A Surface That Complements the Land.
On a rural property, the driveway is part of the landscape. Tar-and-chip can provide a polished entrance without losing the natural country character of the property.
- Stone and gated entrances
- Long tree-lined drives
- Horse and farm properties
- Country homes and estates
- Private road systems
- Natural landscape integration
Tar & Chip Maintenance
Plan for Traffic, Drainage, Edges, and Future Surface Care.
Like every pavement system, tar-and-chip performs best when drainage, shoulders, traffic, and surface condition are monitored over time.
- Keep drainage paths open
- Maintain shoulders and edges
- Address isolated damage promptly
- Monitor high-turning areas
- Review loose aggregate after installation
- Plan future surface treatments as needed
Serving Middle Tennessee
Tar & Chip Driveways and Private Roads Across the Region
All About Asphalt provides tar-and-chip paving for estates, farms, horse properties, long driveways, gravel conversions, and private roads throughout Spring Hill, Franklin, Columbia, Lewisburg, Pulaski, Lawrenceburg, Chapel Hill, Summertown, College Grove, Eagleville, and surrounding Middle Tennessee communities.
Tar & Chip Questions
What Property Owners Commonly Ask
What is tar-and-chip paving?
Tar-and-chip is a surface treatment that combines liquid asphalt binder with stone aggregate. The stone is spread over the binder and rolled into place.
Can a gravel driveway be converted to tar-and-chip?
Often, yes. The existing gravel, base depth, drainage, grade, width, and compaction must be evaluated before the system is installed.
Is tar-and-chip suitable for long driveways?
Yes. It is commonly considered for long rural driveways, farms, estates, and private roads where a textured stone appearance is desirable.
Does tar-and-chip look like asphalt?
No. Traditional asphalt is smoother and darker. Tar-and-chip has exposed stone and a more textured, natural appearance.
What information should I provide for an estimate?
Include the property address, approximate length and width, current surface, drainage concerns, traffic type, slope, and photos if available.
Build a Better Rural Surface
Plan Your Tar & Chip Project.
Contact All About Asphalt for tar-and-chip driveways, estate entrances, farm lanes, gravel conversions, long private roads, and rural access projects throughout Middle Tennessee.