What We Do

The process we specialize in is commonly called "Chip Sealing". It may also be referred to as armor-coating,penetration or simply oil and stone.This process combines a liquid asphalt with crushed stone to provide a hard durable surface to either existing asphalt or gravel base. This is not a driveway sealer. The application of liquid asphalt will rejuvenate existing pavement or provide a hard surface to gravel areas.This is a long time proven product and is used by many Connecticut municipalities to maintain and prolong the life of their roads. The process and materials used are environmentally safe. Chip Sealing can offer many variations in colors, sizes and budgets.

Existing pavement application

The preparation for working with existing asphalt usually consists of:

1. sweeping/cleaning the existing driveway

2. Pothole patching if necessary

3. Applying a coat of liquid asphalt to the driveway or road surface

4. Spreading and compacting stone into the liquid asphalt

5. Remove or leave excess stone as desired

New Construction application

The preparation for working with a new gravel driveway usually consists of:

1. Deliver, grade, and compact process gravel to base material

2. A coat of oil is applied to solidify base, stone is applied to solidify base structure and all surface areas are compacted.

3. A second coat of oil and stone is applied and compacted to provide a long wearing driving surface

4. Remove or leave excess stone as desired

Driving on your new surface immediately after the stone is spread helps with the compacting process. However, a minimal curing time of 2-3 days should be allowed for complete adhesion. At all phases of the construction processes the owners are informed, consulted and kept abreast of progress.Stone Driveways of New England will not change any scope of the work being done without approval, including budgetary figures.