Car Park Resurfacing Ongar – 840sqm Tarmac Car Park Project

If you’re looking for car park resurfacing in Ongar or reliable car park resurfacing contractors in Essex, this recent commercial project demonstrates how Harrington Brothers Ltd delivers high quality results while working within tight operational deadlines.

In March 2026, our team completed the resurfacing of an 840 square metre tarmac car park for Smiths of Ongar, a well known restaurant located on the main road through to Fyfield, Ongar.

The project required careful planning, efficient logistics, and a highly experienced surfacing team to ensure the car park was fully resurfaced within a single day so the restaurant could reopen as scheduled for Tuesday lunch time due to Monday being the only day of the week the restaurant is due to be closed.

Car Park Resurfacing Ongar Project Overview

• Location: Ongar, Essex
• Client: Smiths of Ongar (Restaurant)
• Project Type: Tarmac Car Park Resurfacing
• Surface Area: 840 square metres
• Date Started: 9th March 2026
• Date Completed: 10th March 2026
• Ganger: Martin
• Surfacing Team: 6 Operatives

This project highlights our ability to deliver large scale commercial car park resurfacing in Essex as well as London, Hertfordshire and Kent efficiently while maintaining exceptional quality standards.

Condition of the Existing Car Park Before Resurfacing

Before work began, the restaurant car park consisted of an older tarmac surface that had gradually deteriorated over time.

The surface was showing clear signs of ageing, including:

• General surface wear
• Loss of texture and appearance
• Minor surface deterioration
• Raised kerbing and damage caused by tree root movement

While the underlying structure remained usable, the surface had reached the point where resurfacing was required to restore durability and improve the visual presentation of the site.

As this car park sits on a busy main road in Ongar, maintaining a clean and professional appearance was particularly important for the business.

The Key Challenge – Completing the Work in One Day

The primary challenge of this car park resurfacing project in Ongar was the strict time window.

The restaurant closes only one day per week, Monday – meaning all resurfacing work needed to be completed within that single day so the business could reopen the following lunch time.

This required:

• Precise scheduling of materials and plant
• Experienced surfacing operatives
• Efficient machine laying
• Careful planning of finishing works

Thanks to the experience of our team, Harrington Brothers Ltd was able to complete the car park resurfacing Ongar works within the required timeframe without issue.

Kerb Repairs & Localised Excavation

Before resurfacing could begin, our team addressed an area where tree roots had lifted several kerbs in the corner of the car park.

The works included:

• Excavating the affected area
• Resetting and raising the kerbs
• Laying base tarmac in this area ready for topping with our paver

Concrete was used to ensure the kerbs were securely reset and able to withstand long term vehicle traffic passing through the car park.

Mechanical Sweeping & Surface Preparation

Proper surface preparation is critical for any successful car park resurfacing project in Essex.

The entire 840sqm area was mechanically swept to remove dust, debris, and loose material.

This ensures strong bonding between the existing surface and the new asphalt layer.

A tack coat bitumen coating was then applied to promote adhesion before laying the new surface.

Machine Laid 10mm SMA Surface

The main resurfacing phase involved installing a new 40mm layer of 10mm SMA (Stone Mastic Asphalt).

SMA is widely used for commercial car parks and roads because of its:

• High durability
• Strong load bearing performance
• Resistance to rutting
• Long lifespan

For this project, approximately 90 tonnes of 10mm SMA tarmac was supplied by Tarmac.

The material was machine laid using our Vögele 3.5m asphalt paver to ensure a consistent finish across the entire car park.

Compaction & Joint Sealing

After laying the SMA surface, the material was compacted using:

• Our 120 roller
• Our 100 roller

Additional finishing works included:

• Joint sealing using hot bitumen between pads
• Edge finishing with wacker plates

Proper compaction is essential to maximise the lifespan of a tarmac car park resurfacing project.

Thermoplastic Line Marking

Once the new surface had cooled and stabilised, the final stage was the installation of new parking bay markings.

The following morning, right before the restaurant reopened at lunchtime, we installed:

• 450 linear metres of thermoplastic line marking

This included:

• Parking bay lines
• Directional markings
• Access layout

Thermoplastic line markings provide high durability and excellent visibility for commercial car parks.

Equipment Used on This Car Park Resurfacing Ongar Project

To complete this car park resurfacing project in Ongar efficiently, we used a range of professional industry standard surfacing machinery.

• Vögele 3.5m asphalt paver
• 120 roller
• 100 roller
• Wacker plate
• Hand tools and surfacing equipment

The combination of machine laying and skilled operators allowed the resurfacing works to progress quickly without compromising quality.

Prominent Location on the Main Road

This car park sits directly on a busy main road in Ongar, meaning the finished result is highly visible to the public.

The fresh SMA surface and clean thermoplastic markings immediately improved the presentation of the site.

The project now serves as a visible example of the quality delivered by Harrington Brothers Ltd, car park surfacing contractors in Essex.

A Local Contractor Trusted in Ongar

This project was located just ten minutes from our yard, meaning Harrington Brothers Ltd is well known in the local area.

The client had regularly seen our lorries and surfacing equipment travelling through Ongar and recognised our company as a reliable local contractor.

This reputation for reliability and professionalism played a key role in the client selecting us for the project.

Car Park Resurfacing Ongar Project Comes To A Finish

The resurfacing project delivered:

• A brand new smooth tarmac surface
• Improved drainage and durability
• Professional parking layout
• Improved kerb integrity
• Enhanced appearance for the restaurant frontage

Most importantly, the project was completed within the required timeframe, allowing the restaurant to reopen exactly as planned with minimum inconvenience to their regular day to day schedules.

Why Businesses Choose Harrington Brothers Ltd for Car Park Resurfacing in Essex, London, Hertfordshire & Kent

Businesses across Essex rely on Harrington Brothers Ltd for commercial surfacing projects because we offer:

• Experienced commercial surfacing teams
• Professional machine laid tarmac
• Efficient project scheduling
• Minimal disruption to business operations
• High quality materials and workmanship

Whether it’s a restaurant car park, retail site, industrial estate, or private road, we provide reliable car park resurfacing services for many clients across the South East.

Need Car Park Resurfacing in Ongar or Essex?

If your commercial car park is worn, uneven, or showing signs of deterioration, professional resurfacing can restore safety, appearance, and durability.

Contact Harrington Brothers Ltd today or request a call back to discuss your car park resurfacing project.