Transforming Access & Parking in Bolney, West Sussex

Service: Domestic|Driveway|Tarmac Driveway

Project Overview

SGS Surfacing recently completed a residential surfacing project in Bolney, West Sussex, transforming an existing garage space into a practical new parking area while upgrading the access road. The project focused on improving layout, durability, and usability, delivering a high-quality finish tailored for daily residential use.

Key Highlights:

A smooth, hard-wearing driveway and parking area capable of withstanding regular residential use
Improved access and turning functionality
Clean, durable, and visually appealing finish that integrates seamlessly with the property

The Finished Project

Residential street on a rainy day with brick townhouses, wet pavement, and a wooden fence in the foreground, suburban scene. The sky is overcast.

Residential street scene with brick houses and a pink double-garage door; wet asphalt driveway in foreground.

A paved driveway or parking area with wet patches and cracks, bordered by a wooden fence on the left and a brick building with pruned trees on the right.

Row of brick townhouses with slate roofs behind a wooden fence, a gravel garden and parking area in the foreground on a cloudy day.

A suburban street with freshly paved, wet asphalt and white lane markings, lined by houses and fences, extending toward a distant red car.

Scope of Works

The project involved a comprehensive set of works across 128 m² of extended area, including:

Garage demolition and waste removal via an authorised disposal agent (no asbestos present)
Excavation of the former garage area and the extended driveway run
Installation of membrane and zero fines 6F4 crushed concrete, with additional drainage run if required
38 m drainage run piped into existing outlet
Edging setts installed along all unsupported sides, including a new turning area
Scrape and shape of existing surfaces to ensure correct levels and suitable depths
Sub-base finished with primary grade Type 1 aggregate
Hand-laid and compacted asphalt surfacing:
– AC20 dense binder at 50 mm
– AC10 dense binder at 35 mm

Challenges & Solutions

Complex excavation and sub-base preparation: Careful grading and installation of reinforced sub-base layers ensured durability across both new and existing areas.
Drainage and runoff: A 38 m drainage run and additional provisions prevented water pooling, protecting both surface and sub-base.
Edge and turning area stability: Installation of setts around unsupported sides and the turning area provided long-term structural integrity.

Team & Expertise

The SGS Surfacing team delivered the project with precision and attention to detail, ensuring safe demolition, effective groundworks, and high-quality surfacing throughout.

Outcome

The Bolney project highlights our ability to deliver residential surfacing solutions that combine durability, practicality, and aesthetics. From careful demolition and excavation to hand-laid asphalt surfacing, the finished project provides a functional and long-lasting upgrade to the client’s access and parking areas.

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