Parklands and neighbouring Sunningdale are among the newest large suburbs in Cape Town, developed rapidly from the late 1990s onwards on the sandy ground north of Table View. They are home to thousands of family houses, many townhouse complexes and security villages, schools and the shopping centres along Parklands Main Road and the surrounding business area.
Newer homes, early driveway problems
Because Parklands is relatively new, many of its driveways are still the ones installed by the original developer. Some were built to a good standard. Others were laid quickly, with thin bases or brick paving straight on sand, and are now showing:
- Ruts where car wheels run.
- Sunken areas near gates and garages.
- Pavers that have spread or lifted at the edges.
- Water ponding on flat sections.
During the site survey we check what was done originally and tell you honestly whether it can be repaired or resurfaced or needs to be rebuilt.
Sandy ground
Parklands is built on deep West Coast sand. Sand drains well but needs compacting and confining to carry cars. We build every tar driveway here on a properly compacted subgrade and base, with firm edges so the surface cannot spread.
Wind and sand
The south-easter blows sand across driveways and into drains every summer. Simple drainage details and regular sweeping keep surfaces in good condition, and we will show you where sand is likely to collect on your property.
Complexes and security villages
Parklands has a very large number of complexes. For bodies corporate, we offer:
- Surveys of internal roads, parking and walkways, with prioritised quotes.
- Pothole repairs and crack sealing.
- Slurry seal programmes for ageing roads.
- Speed humps and line marking.
Upgrades homeowners ask for
- Wider driveways for extra cars, trailers and boats.
- Converting brick paving to tar, or vice versa, and combining both.
- Brick paving for patios, braai areas and side passages.
- Channel drains to stop water running into garages.
Businesses and schools
We build and resurface parking areas for schools, churches and businesses around Parklands.
Sunningdale
Sunningdale, just north of Parklands, is newer again, with many homes still on their first driveway. Getting the base right from the start saves trouble later.
When the developer’s paving fails
A common Parklands problem is developer paving laid on too thin a base. Pavers rock and sink in the wheel tracks. We lift the paving, rebuild the base and either relay the pavers or replace the area with tar, whichever you prefer.
Book a free site survey in Parklands and receive your written quote within 24 hours.