What Is Chip Seal / Tar & Chip Paving?
Chip seal — also known as tar and chip, chip and seal, or aggregate surface treatment — is one of the most cost-effective and durable paving solutions available for residential, commercial, rural, and municipal applications. The process involves applying a hot liquid asphalt binder directly to the prepared surface, then embedding crushed stone aggregate into the binder and compacting it with a roller. The result is a textured, natural-looking surface that is tougher than plain asphalt in many applications, extremely durable, and significantly more affordable than traditional hot mix asphalt paving.
A to Z Asphalt Contractors has been providing professional chip seal and tar and chip paving services across Tulsa and the surrounding four-state region for over 35 years. Whether you need a residential driveway, a rural road, a commercial parking area, or a large-scale municipal surface treatment — our family-owned crew delivers professional chip seal results at fair prices throughout Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas.
Why Choose Chip Seal / Tar & Chip Paving?
The Benefits of Chip Seal for Residential, Commercial & Municipal Customers
Chip seal is an excellent paving choice for a wide range of applications and customers throughout the Tulsa region and beyond. Here’s why so many property owners, municipalities, and businesses choose tar and chip:
- Cost-effective — chip seal typically costs significantly less than traditional hot mix asphalt paving, making it an excellent choice for long driveways, rural roads, and large surface areas
- Extremely durable — the embedded aggregate surface is highly resistant to rutting, cracking, and surface wear, and holds up exceptionally well to Oklahoma’s heat and heavy traffic
- Natural, attractive appearance — the aggregate surface has a natural stone look that many homeowners and property owners prefer over traditional black asphalt
- Excellent traction — the textured aggregate surface provides superior grip for vehicles, making it a safer choice for driveways, rural roads, and parking areas
- Low maintenance — chip seal surfaces require less ongoing maintenance than traditional asphalt and are easy to repair when needed
- Environmentally friendly — chip seal uses less material than full-depth asphalt paving and can be applied as a surface treatment over existing pavement
- Quick installation — chip seal can be applied faster than traditional asphalt paving and is ready for traffic relatively quickly after installation
- Versatile — suitable for residential driveways, rural roads, private roads, commercial parking areas, municipal roads, pathways, and more
Chip Seal vs. Traditional Asphalt — Which Is Right for You?
Helping Tulsa Area Customers Make the Right Paving Choice
Choosing between chip seal and traditional hot mix asphalt depends on several factors including budget, intended use, traffic volume, and personal preference. A to Z Asphalt Contractors helps customers throughout Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, and Arkansas make the right choice for their specific situation.
Chip seal is often the better choice when:
- You have a long rural driveway or private road where cost per square foot matters
- You prefer the natural aggregate appearance over traditional black asphalt
- You need a cost-effective surface treatment for a large commercial or municipal area
- You want a low-maintenance surface with excellent traction
- You are treating an existing asphalt surface to extend its life
Traditional hot mix asphalt is often the better choice when:
- You have a high-traffic commercial parking lot requiring smooth striping and ADA markings
- You want the classic smooth black asphalt appearance
- You are paving a tight urban area where aggregate scatter could be an issue
- You need a surface suitable for heavy commercial or industrial vehicle traffic
Not sure which option is right for your project? Call Jim Harrison at A to Z Asphalt Contractors for honest, straightforward advice. We’ll help you choose the right solution for your budget and your needs — no upselling, no pressure.
Chip Seal & Tar and Chip Applications We Handle
Residential, Commercial, Municipal & Rural Chip Seal Paving Across the Four-State Region
A to Z Asphalt Contractors provides chip seal and tar and chip paving for a wide range of applications throughout Tulsa and the surrounding region:
- Residential driveways — new chip seal driveways and chip seal overlay on existing surfaces
- Long rural driveways — cost-effective chip seal for extended rural property driveways
- Private roads — chip seal construction and resurfacing for private community and ranch roads
- Rural and county roads — municipal chip seal surface treatment for low to medium traffic roads
- Commercial parking areas — chip seal for commercial properties, farms, and rural businesses
- HOA and community roads — affordable chip seal maintenance for neighborhood and community roads
- Ranch and farm roads — durable chip seal for agricultural property access roads
- Hunting club and recreational property roads — cost-effective surface treatment for low-traffic rural roads
- Pathway and trail surfacing — chip seal for pedestrian paths, nature trails, and recreational surfaces
- Chip seal overlay on existing asphalt — extending the life of aging asphalt surfaces with a fresh chip seal treatment
- Municipal road surface treatment — large-scale chip seal programs for cities, towns, and counties throughout the region
Our Chip Seal Installation Process
Professional Tar & Chip Paving From Start to Finish
Every chip seal project at A to Z Asphalt Contractors follows a disciplined, professional installation process to ensure a durable, attractive, and long-lasting result:
- Site preparation and inspection — we evaluate the existing surface condition and prepare the sub-base as needed
- Surface cleaning and tack coat application — the existing surface is cleaned and a tack coat is applied to ensure proper bonding
- Hot liquid asphalt binder application — a uniform layer of hot asphalt emulsion is applied to the prepared surface
- Aggregate spreading — crushed stone aggregate is evenly spread across the hot binder at the correct coverage rate
- Roller compaction — the aggregate is embedded into the binder using a pneumatic roller for maximum bond and surface density
- Excess aggregate sweeping — loose aggregate is swept from the surface after the binder has set
- Final inspection and walkthrough — we inspect the finished surface and walk through the project with the customer before we leave
Who We Serve with Chip Seal & Tar and Chip Paving
Chip Seal Customers Across Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri & Arkansas
A to Z Asphalt Contractors provides chip seal and tar and chip paving services to a wide range of customers throughout the four-state region:
- Homeowners — residential driveways, walkways, and property paths
- Rural property owners — long driveways, ranch roads, and farm access roads
- HOAs and community associations — private road maintenance and resurfacing
- Municipalities and government agencies — road surface treatment programs for cities, towns, and counties
- Commercial property owners — parking areas, access roads, and service drives
- Developers and homebuilders — subdivision road surface treatment and new road construction
- Agricultural operators — farm roads, equipment yards, and rural access roads
- Hunting clubs and recreational properties — low-traffic road and trail surfacing
Why Choose A to Z Asphalt Contractors for Chip Seal & Tar and Chip Paving
Family-Owned, Fully Licensed & Trusted by Tulsa Customers for Over 35 Years
- Over 35 years of chip seal and tar and chip experience across Tulsa and the four-state region
- Family-owned and operated — Jim Harrison is personally involved on every project
- Professional-grade materials — quality asphalt binder and aggregate on every chip seal job
- Fully licensed, bonded, and insured throughout Oklahoma and the four-state region
- Honest, transparent estimates — no inflated bids, no surprise charges
- Workmanship warranty on every chip seal and tar and chip job we perform
- Free, no-obligation estimates for any chip seal project anywhere in our 150-mile service area
- Expert guidance — we help you choose between chip seal and traditional asphalt based on your specific needs and budget
Chip Seal & Tar and Chip Service Area
Serving Residential, Commercial & Municipal Customers Across Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri & Arkansas
A to Z Asphalt Contractors provides chip seal and tar and chip paving throughout the Tulsa metro and surrounding region, including Broken Arrow, Owasso, Bixby, Jenks, Sand Springs, Sapulpa, Claremore, Catoosa, Collinsville, Skiatook, Coweta, Muskogee, Wagoner, Bartlesville, Nowata, Pawhuska, Ponca City, Stillwater, Oklahoma City, Joplin MO, Fayetteville AR, Springdale AR, Rogers AR, Bentonville AR, Fort Smith AR, Arkansas City KS, Coffeyville KS, Wichita KS, and hundreds of communities throughout the four-state region.
Get Your Free Chip Seal & Tar and Chip Estimate Today
Call A to Z Asphalt Contractors — 918-839-2150
Ready to get started on your chip seal or tar and chip paving project? Contact Jim Harrison at A to Z Asphalt Contractors today for a free, no-obligation estimate. Whether you need a residential driveway, a rural road, a commercial parking area, or a large-scale municipal surface treatment — we have the experience and equipment to do it right at a price that makes sense.
Family-owned, fully licensed, and proudly serving Tulsa and the surrounding four-state region for over 35 years.
Call Jim today: 918-839-2150
