About Asphalt Construction Services
About Asphalt Construction Services (Pty) Ltd is a Cape Town–based civil construction and bitumen surfacing specialist serving industrial, commercial, retail, and private-sector clients. Founded on a commitment to quality workmanship and SABS-approved materials, the company has grown into a multi-service group under the Asphalt Construction Services umbrella. Every project is closely supervised and quality-checked to ensure results that meet or exceed industry benchmarks.
A Brief History
Tar-A-Way was founded in September 2000 by Ian Venter, who turned a lifelong passion for construction into a thriving business. Over two decades later, the company has expanded into a group of entities offering a full spectrum of asphalt and civil services, with Ian still personally overseeing quality control across all operations.
Core Services
Bitumen Surfacing & Asphalt Works
– Premix, asphalting, and tarring of pavements, driveways, parking areas, and runways
– Hot bituminous mixture application (machine or manual) at a minimum 25 mm thickness
– Overlays on existing bitumen surfaces (typical lifespan: 10–12 years with proper maintenance)
– Hand-laid and machine-laid asphalt paving
– In-house product: Tar-O-Seal
– Construction and premix of small airfields and runways
Patching, Pothole Repairs & Rehabilitation
– Removal, stabilisation, and re-compaction of damaged areas followed by a hot SABS wearing-course premix layer
– Slurry seal application to unify and refresh the appearance of patched and existing surfaces
– Upgrading and rehabilitation of deteriorated tar areas
Slurry Seal (Rejuvenation of Old Grey Tar)
– A blend of bitumen emulsion, finely graded aggregate, sand, cement, and water applied over sound existing premix
– Extends surface life by shielding against ageing and weathering
– Estimated lifespan: 5–8 years
– Ideal when the underlying premix remains structurally sound
Civil Works & Earthworks
– Bulk earthworks, excavation, soil moving, shaping, and compaction
– Layout and construction of private roads, parking areas, and industrial/residential zones
– Civil pipe installation, kerb laying, and water-channel construction
– Construction and modification of traffic junctions, road islands, speed humps, manholes, and beltobies
– Retaining walls, concrete works, and sidewalks/pavements
– All styles of brick paving (industrial and residential)
Infrastructure Development
– Housing and township projects
– Warehouse and platform construction
– Service-station upgrades
– Gas-line installation
– Sewerage and main waterline installation
– Restoration and upgrading of water treatment plants
Additional Services
– Project management
– Rubble removal
– Sandblasting (graffiti removal, paved-area cleaning)
Plant Hire & Suppliers
Responding to client demand, Tar-A-Way operates a well-maintained plant hire division. All equipment is serviced and monitored through detailed records to guarantee reliability.
Heavy Machinery & Transport
– JCB Digger Loaders: Supplied complete with an experienced operator, available at either a dry or wet hourly rate (minimum hours apply).
– CAT 120H Graders: Also provided with an operator, offered at a dry or wet hourly rate (minimum hours apply).
– Trucks: Supplied with a professional driver at a standard hourly rate (minimum hours apply).
Skills Development & Community Upliftment
Tar-A-Way is dedicated to empowering previously unskilled individuals through on-the-job training, helping them grow into site agents, foremen, and machinery operators. Office team members similarly advance into roles spanning administration, marketing, personal assistance, and financial management.
Since August 2013, the company has partnered with the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT) Experiential Learning Programme, hosting second-year civil-engineering students and giving them hands-on, real-world experience to complement their academic studies.
Mission & Vision
Mission: To deliver outstanding workmanship backed by professionalism, friendly service, and dependable reliability—driven by a genuine passion for the craft.
Vision: To lead the driveway and civil construction industry by setting the benchmark for quality and efficiency while keeping services affordable.
Why Choose Tar-A-Way?
– ✔ Two decades-plus of industry expertise
– ✔ SABS-approved materials only
– ✔ End-to-end project supervision and quality control
– ✔ Comprehensive service range—from earthworks to finished surfacing
– ✔ Active investment in skills development and community growth
– ✔ Well-maintained plant and equipment fleet
– ✔ Trusted by body corporates, industrial parks, municipalities, and private homeowners
Building Surfaces That Last.
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