Parow is one of the older northern suburbs, laid out mostly in the mid-twentieth century along Voortrekker Road and the railway line between Goodwood and Bellville. It has a strong mix of character homes on generous erven, newer infill townhouses, and a busy commercial and industrial strip, with Tygerberg Hospital and the medical campus close by.
Surfaces that have seen decades of use
Many Parow homes still have their original driveways, laid decades ago, often as narrow concrete or tar strips that have been patched repeatedly. After that long, the asphalt is usually dry and brittle, the edges have broken away, and tree roots from mature street and garden trees have lifted sections. Some are good candidates for resurfacing once failed patches are repaired. Others have reached the point where a new tar driveway, built on a fresh base, is the better long-term option.
When owners widen a driveway to fit more cars, we can combine new asphalt with the existing surface or rebuild the whole area so it looks uniform.
Ground conditions
Parow ranges from flatter, sandy ground near Voortrekker Road to sloping ground towards Parow North and Plattekloof Glen, with more clay on the hillside. On slopes we watch for water running down the driveway towards garages, and add channel drains or adjust falls. On flatter sandy ground the focus is good compaction and edge restraint.
Typical Parow properties
- Older family homes in Parow Central, Parow North, Parow Valley and Plattekloof Glen.
- Semi-detached homes and townhouses with shared or narrow driveways.
- Commercial and industrial properties along Voortrekker Road and in the industria areas, with yards and customer parking.
- Churches, schools and medical practices with parking areas that need resurfacing and re-marking.
Jobs we do in Parow
- Driveway resurfacing and new tar driveways.
- Pothole repairs for businesses and complexes.
- Parking areas and line marking.
- Crack sealing to stretch the life of an older surface.
- Brick paving repairs where roots have lifted pavers.
Dealing with tree roots
Parow has many large, established trees. Roots are a common cause of lifted and cracked driveways. We cut back the affected surface, remove or bridge roots where it is safe to do so (and where you are happy for us to), rebuild the base, and lay new asphalt. Where a tree is protected or you want to keep it, we discuss options such as a root barrier or rerouting part of the driveway.
Book a free site survey in Parow and receive a written quote within 24 hours.