Road Planings Driveway Horley
Creating more off-road parking doesn't always have to mean paying for a completely new driveway. For this recent Horley project, we helped the homeowner create considerably more usable parking space using road planings as a practical, lower-cost surface.
- Additional Parking Space
- Garden Area Removal
- Ground Preparation
- Road Planings Surface
Creating More Parking Without The Cost Of A Completely New Driveway
The homeowner at this property in Horley wanted to make better use of the space at the front of their home and create additional off-road parking.
The problem was that installing a completely new finished driveway wasn't within the budget they wanted to spend. Instead, we looked at how the existing front garden could be opened up and turned into a much larger usable parking area.
The project involved removing parts of the existing garden area and low brickwork, clearing the space and preparing the ground before using road planings to form the new surface.
This gave the homeowner a practical way of increasing their parking area without undertaking the expense of a completely new driveway installation.
The Customer's Main Priority
Create considerably more usable off-road parking while keeping the overall cost of the project within a more manageable budget.
From Front Garden To Additional Parking
The photographs below show the difference the work made. By removing areas that were taking up usable space and preparing a larger surface, the front of the property could accommodate considerably more parking.
The Original Front Garden
Before the work, parts of the available frontage were occupied by the existing garden layout, planting and low brickwork.
A Much Larger Parking Area
Once cleared and prepared, road planings were used to create a practical surface across the newly opened parking space.
A Closer Look At The Transformation
These photographs show the original layout and the completed parking area from several angles around the property.
What Are Road Planings?
Road planings are material produced when an existing tarmac or asphalt surface is removed or milled. Rather than simply disposing of that material, the resulting chipped asphalt can be reused for suitable surfacing and groundwork applications.
For this Horley project, road planings provided a practical way of surfacing the newly prepared parking area while helping the homeowner avoid the cost associated with installing a completely new finished driveway.
The suitability of road planings depends on the individual site, intended use and the preparation required underneath, which is why we look at each project individually before recommending an approach.
Creating The New Parking Area
This wasn't simply a case of spreading material over the existing garden. The available frontage first needed to be opened up and prepared for its new use.
Assessing The Space
We looked at the existing front garden and how more of the available area could be opened up for parking.
Clearing The Area
Existing garden areas, vegetation and sections of low brickwork were removed where required to create the additional usable space.
Ground Preparation
The newly opened area was cleared and prepared before the final road planings surface was introduced.
Road Planings Surface
Road planings were used across the prepared area to create the practical additional parking space seen in the completed photographs.
Need More Parking But Working To A Budget?
Not every customer needs — or wants to pay for — a completely new decorative driveway.
Sometimes the priority is simply to make better use of the space available and create a practical area for additional vehicles.
Projects like this can involve a combination of garden clearance, removal work and groundworks before the new surface is installed.
Because Apps Outdoor Services undertake several different types of outdoor work, we can look at the complete area rather than just the final surface.
Related Groundwork & Clearance Services
Depending on the existing site and what you want to achieve, your project may involve several different stages of preparation.
Ground Preparation & Outdoor Projects Around Horley
This road planings parking project was completed in Horley. Apps Outdoor Services are based locally and undertake groundworks, garden clearance and other outdoor projects throughout Horley and surrounding areas.
Road Planings & Parking Areas
What are road planings?
Road planings are reclaimed pieces of asphalt or tarmac produced when an existing road or other asphalt surface is removed or milled. The resulting material can be reused for suitable surfacing and groundwork applications.
Can road planings be used instead of a new driveway?
For some properties and uses, road planings can provide a practical alternative to installing a completely new finished driveway. Whether they are suitable depends on the site, intended use and ground preparation required.
Are road planings cheaper than a new driveway?
They can provide a lower-cost option in suitable circumstances. On this Horley project, the homeowner specifically wanted to create additional parking without the expense of installing a completely new driveway, making road planings a practical solution for their requirements and budget.
Can you remove part of my front garden to create more parking?
We undertake garden clearance and ground preparation work and can assess what is involved in opening up an existing outdoor area. The exact work required will depend on the property, existing structures, levels, access and intended use of the space.
Do you provide road planings and groundworks in Horley?
Apps Outdoor Services are based near Horley and undertake a range of groundworks, clearance and outdoor projects in Horley and surrounding areas. Contact us with details of the area and what you would like to achieve.
Can I get a free quotation?
Yes. Contact Apps Outdoor Services to discuss your project and arrange a free, no-obligation quotation.
Looking To Create More Parking Space?
If you want to make better use of your front garden or outdoor space without automatically committing to the cost of a completely new driveway, speak to Apps Outdoor Services about the options available.
