Tar & chip driveways and lanes
Tar and chip is often chosen for rural properties, farm drives and private lanes across Kent. It provides a more traditional look with good grip and can be a cost-effective way to cover larger areas.
Driveway installers across Kent
Kent Driveways by Premier Paving Services
New and replacement driveways across Kent including tar and chip, tarmac, resin bound and block paving. Free in-person quotations, clear pricing and fully guaranteed workmanship.
- Specifications tailored for Kent’s mixed chalk and clay ground
- Options for full excavation or resurfacing of existing drives
- Local, family-run team – no salespeople, no call centres
Covering Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Ashford, Canterbury, Sittingbourne, Faversham, West Malling, Paddock Wood and surrounding Kent villages.
Driveways designed for Kent properties
Kent has a mix of chalk ridges, Wealden clay and sandy soils. If the base is not prepared properly, driveways can crack, rut or puddle as the ground moves through the seasons. We always check levels, soil type and drainage before recommending a specification.
From older homes around Canterbury and Faversham to newer estates near Maidstone, Ashford and Sittingbourne, we design each driveway around the ground conditions and the vehicles using it – not just the surface finish.
Tarmac driveways across Kent
Tarmac is a practical, hard-wearing option for many Kent driveways, especially longer access roads, shared drives and properties with regular vehicle traffic. It gives a clean, simple finish that is easy to maintain.
We install proper bases, new kerbs where required and neat tie-ins to roads and pavements. Around areas like Sevenoaks, Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells we often resurface older tarmac drives with fresh wearing course to extend their life.
- Ideal for longer drives and shared access
- Neat edges and drainage designed in from the start
- Options for resurfacing existing tarmac in good condition
For more detail on specifications and options, see our tarmac driveways page.
Resin bound driveways in Kent
Resin bound surfacing is popular across Kent for its smooth, modern appearance and excellent drainage performance. When installed over a suitable base it can be classed as permeable, helping to reduce surface water run-off.
We install a wide choice of natural stone blends, from contemporary greys that suit newer homes around Ashford and Maidstone, to warmer mixes that work well in villages around Tunbridge Wells, Paddock Wood and West Malling.
- UV-stable resin to help minimise colour change
- Smooth, low-maintenance surface that’s easy to keep clean
- Can often be laid over sound concrete or tarmac bases
You can read more about colours, bases and maintenance on our resin driveways page.
Other driveway options in Kent
Block paving driveways
Block paving remains a popular option for front drives in towns and villages such as Sevenoaks, Maidstone and Canterbury. We can design contrasting borders, kerbs and steps to suit your property and parking needs.
Patios & paths
As well as driveways we install patios, paths and seating areas in sandstone, porcelain and block paving, creating complete garden layouts front and rear.
You can find more detail on our patios page.
Kent areas we cover
We work right across Kent, including:
- Maidstone, Aylesford and West Malling
- Sevenoaks, Westerham and surrounding villages
- Tunbridge Wells, Tonbridge and Paddock Wood
- Ashford, Tenterden and nearby villages
- Canterbury, Faversham and Sittingbourne
If you are nearby but not listed here, just ask – if we regularly work in your area we’ll be happy to visit and provide a quotation.
How our Kent driveway service works
- 1. Site visit & advice. We visit at a convenient time, measure up and talk through driveway options that suit your property and budget.
- 2. Written quotation. You receive a clear, itemised quotation with the specification, surface type and any extras such as steps or drainage.
- 3. Preparation. Existing surfaces are removed where necessary, sub-base installed and compacted, levels set for drainage.
- 4. Surfacing. Your chosen driveway surface is installed carefully by our own team – no subcontracting.
- 5. Clean down & handover. We tidy the site, remove waste and walk you around the finished driveway before we leave.
Need a new driveway in Kent?
Call us today to arrange a convenient time for a site visit and a clear, written quotation, or send us an email and we’ll reply as soon as we can.