Car Park Construction
Well-designed car parks are safe, easy to navigate and durable enough to cope with constant turning, heavy vehicles and the UK climate. JC Surfacing delivers complete car park solutions—from survey and design to drainage, kerbing, machine-laid asphalt, line marking and signage—so your site looks professional and functions smoothly from day one. We work for retailers, schools, business parks, healthcare, hospitality and private estates, planning programmes to minimise disruption and maintain safe access throughout.
Planning & Design
- Capacity & Flow – Bay counts, circulation routes, one-way systems and pedestrian priority areas to reduce conflict.
- Accessibility – Disabled bays, parent & child, EV charging spaces and safe crossings designed to current guidance.
- Subgrade & Levels – Ground investigation informs layer thicknesses and formation levels for reliable drainage.
- Lighting & Wayfinding – Coordination with lighting and signage suppliers to enhance safety and legibility.
Drainage & SuDS
We design drainage systems that control surface water and protect the pavement structure. Options include channel drains, gullies, permeable build-ups and attenuation crates. Where Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) are required, we integrate permeable surfaces, swales and interceptors to improve water quality and reduce peak flows.
Construction Sequence
- Site Preparation – Clearance, setting out and protection for retained features and utilities.
- Sub-base & Base – Engineered build-ups (MOT Type 1, base/binder asphalt) designed to traffic loading.
- Surface Course – Machine-laid asphalt or SMA for a smooth, hard-wearing finish.
- Kerbs & Edging – Robust concrete kerbs and neat edgings to protect margins and retain shape.
- Drainage Installation – Channels, gullies and connections to designed outfalls; oil interceptors where required.
- Line Marking & Signage – Bays, arrows, numbers and accessible layouts applied in durable thermoplastic.
- Quality Checks & Handover – Levels, compaction, smoothness and bay geometry verified before opening.
Materials & Options
- Asphalt & SMA for main surfacing; high-stability mixes for bus routes and HGV areas.
- Concrete Pads at trolley bays, bin stores and loading areas with high point loading.
- Coloured Surfacing for EV bays, pedestrian routes and cycle paths.
- Anti-Skid Treatments on approaches, crossings and ramps.
Safety & Accessibility
Pedestrian-first layouts with clear walkways, tactile paving where appropriate and good lighting reduce incidents and improve user confidence. We provide ramped thresholds, compliant bay sizes and zebra/tiger crossings with high-visibility markings.
Maintenance & Lifecycle
- Planned inspections to spot fretting or settlement early.
- Prompt patching, crack sealing and joint treatment to prevent water ingress.
- Periodic refresh of line markings and signage to maintain clarity.
- Drainage cleaning to keep channels and gullies free-flowing.
Case Studies
Retail Park – Nottinghamshire
Phased construction kept stores trading while we delivered a new layout with increased capacity, safer crossings and EV charging bays. Night working reduced disruption.
Hospital Visitor Parking – Derby
We reconstructed failing areas, improved drainage and introduced clear wayfinding. Anti-skid surfacing enhanced safety at drop-off points.
Business Park – Newark
Warm-mix asphalt accelerated reopening. New kerb lines and lighting improved appearance and security.
FAQs
- Can you work while the site remains open? Yes—phased areas, temporary routes and out-of-hours works keep operations running.
- Do you install EV charging bays? We coordinate with EV contractors and provide coloured surfacing and signage.
- What warranties do you offer? Clear workmanship warranties with aftercare guidance.
- Can you provide CAD layouts? Yes—measured drawings and bay schedules supplied on request.
Why Choose JC Surfacing
- End-to-end delivery with modern plant and skilled crews
- Transparent pricing and dependable programmes
- Quality materials matched to expected traffic and climate
- Clean, safe sites with courteous communication
Get a Quote
Tell us your target capacity, access constraints and programme. We’ll propose a layout and build-up that delivers long-term value and a great user experience.
