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Car Park Surfacing by London Tar in Surrey

Car Park Surfacing in Camberley

Tough car park surfacing with bay marking and drainage, laid for businesses, schools and public facilities that see daily traffic.

01276 785108

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Bay & traffic marking

Phased to stay open

Drainage built in

Free site survey

Overview

Car Park Surfacing in Camberley

Searching for car park surfacing in Camberley? London Tar covers Camberley along with the whole county of Surrey.

The car park is where visitors form their first view of you, and it is also a surface that never gets a day off. London Tar surfaces car parks for businesses, schools, shops and public facilities in Camberley and across Surrey, constructing them for constant vehicle movement and finishing them with bay and traffic markings drivers can read at a glance. Heavy-duty construction and good drainage keep it performing.

Vehicles do the most damage where they brake, turn and load, so entrances, aisles and turning points are built to take that extra wear. Bays, arrows, hatching, disabled spaces and EV charging bays are marked out in thermoplastic to your layout. On a bigger site, we work through the car park in phases and keep part open, so disruption to your business and the people using it stays low.

What’s included

  • A sub-base and surface that take constant use
  • Bays, hatching, arrows and disabled spaces in thermoplastic
  • Falls, gullies and drainage for surface water
  • Kerbs, bollards and speed bumps where needed
Car Park Surfacing completed by London Tar in Surrey

How we work

From survey to finished surface

  1. 1

    Free site survey

    Book a free visit and we will measure up and go through what you need, without any obligation.

  2. 2

    Written quote

    Before anything starts, you have an itemised written price, so you know exactly what you are paying for.

  3. 3

    Groundwork and preparation

    Our team excavates to the right depth, compacts a new sub-base and sorts out drainage and edgings.

  4. 4

    Laying and compaction

    Where the site allows, a paving machine lays the surface, which is then compacted level and hard-wearing.

  5. 5

    Sign-off and clear-up

    At the end we walk the job with you and remove our waste, leaving your car park clean.

Pricing

How much does car park surfacing cost?

A free survey comes first, then a quote. What shapes the price most is:

  • Number of spaces and overall area
  • Traffic expected and vehicle loads
  • Drainage and lighting groundwork needed
  • Marking layout plus any traffic calming
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Car Park Surfacing by London Tar in Surrey

Why choose us

Why choose London Tar for car park surfacing

There is more to a car park than its finish. Where we differ is in how the surface is built and how carefully the work is fitted around you.

Layouts that fit as many usable spaces as the area allows

Thermoplastic markings made to take heavy wear

Phased working to keep your site going wherever possible

Areas we cover

Car Park Surfacing near Camberley

Our car park surfacing serves commercial and domestic clients in Camberley and throughout Surrey. Ring 01276 785108 for a free quote from anywhere in the county. Car park surfacing in nearby towns:

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FAQs

Car Park Surfacing FAQs

Can you keep the car park partly open during works?

Yes, on a bigger site. We work through the car park in phases and keep part open throughout, agreeing the order with you up front. Share your opening hours, delivery slots and disabled parking needs early, so the first phase avoids the spaces you depend on most and temporary signage can direct drivers.

Do you mark out disabled bays and EV spaces?

Yes. We set out disabled bays, EV charging bays, general bays and arrows to your layout using durable thermoplastic. Disabled Motoring UK guidance, based on BS 8300, gives a minimum accessible bay of 2400 mm by 4800 mm, plus a 1200 mm hatched transfer area that can be shared. EV requirements under Approved Document S apply to new non-residential buildings and major renovations with more than 10 spaces; building control can advise on yours.

Do you install drainage and gullies in the car park?

Yes. Puddles form where the levels are wrong or outlets are missing, and a new top layer on the old levels will not change that. We design the falls and fit gullies and channels to take the water away. In Camberley as anywhere, ponding near entrances and walkways is a slip and ice risk, so it is worth sorting while the surface is being laid.

Can you add speed bumps, bollards or barriers?

Yes. Speed bumps and bollards can be built in alongside kerbing where needed, and barriers or wheel stops added to the scheme. Put in at the same time as the surfacing, they become part of the layout rather than an afterthought. Let us know where vehicles need slowing, where they must be kept off footpaths or planting, and whether access needs controlling.

How long will our car park be out of use?

That is planned with you before we start, and it depends mainly on the size of the area and whether the base must be rebuilt. Fresh tarmac usually takes traffic 24 to 48 hours after laying. Commercial clients have duties under CDM 2015, including allowing enough time and passing on site information, so share access, delivery and opening times early.

Is tarmac the right surface for our car park, or should we look at concrete, block paving or resin?

Usually, yes. Tarmac is the standard surface for general car parks in industry cost guides, while heavier asphalt specifications are used where HGVs, buses or constant turning load the surface. Your drainage position may narrow the options, because new hard surfaces at commercial premises laid without planning permission must be porous or drain to a permeable area. If concrete, block paving or resin is on your list, raise it at the survey.

Do we need planning permission to resurface or extend our car park?

It depends on the work and the premises. Replacing a car park surface is not the same as extending it. For shops and other Class E premises, permitted development allows new or replacement hard surfacing if it is porous or drains to a permeable area, provided new hard surface does not exceed 50 m² and the site is not within a listed building's grounds. Other classes cover industrial premises, schools and hospitals. Your council will confirm.

Can our car park just be resurfaced, or does it need rebuilding from the base?

If the base underneath is stable and drains, resurfacing is often all that is needed. If you see cracking across much of the car park, sunken or rutted areas, or potholes returning soon after they were filled, the base is likely to have failed and a rebuild from the sub-base up is the lasting fix. We look at the condition at survey and explain the options.

How much does car park surfacing cost in Camberley?

We do not quote a standard rate for car parks in Camberley, because two sites rarely need the same work. The price depends on the area and number of bays, the base condition, whether drainage and kerbs are needed, the marking design, traffic calming and phasing. After the free site survey you receive a written, itemised quote, so every part of the cost is visible.

How long should a resurfaced car park last, and how often will it need work?

Industry guidance suggests 20 to 30 years for a car park that is looked after, with resurfacing around every ten years if it has worn well. How long yours lasts depends largely on the base it sits on and how well it drains. Repair cracks, potholes and subsided areas early and keep the gullies clear, and the major work stays further off.

Are we liable if someone trips on a pothole or uneven surface in our car park?

You may be, since the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957 places a duty of reasonable care on the occupier. What matters in practice is showing that you inspect the car park, record defects and repair them quickly. A Court of Appeal decision in 2023 suggested the standard may be higher where disabled or vulnerable visitors use the site. This is general information, not legal advice; ask a solicitor about your circumstances.

What should a car park surfacing quote and guarantee include?

Make sure the quote is written and itemised. It should cover the area, what happens to the existing base, layer depths, drainage, kerbs, lining, phasing, waste removal and payment terms. A guarantee is only as good as its wording, so ask for its length, cover and exclusions on paper. Ask for proof of insurance, a certificate rather than a claim, and who to call about aftercare.
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