Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Kempston
We cover Kempston for new tarmac drives, overlays, repairs, paths, car parks and private roads, with guide prices adjusted for the East of England.
Popular jobs in Kempston
We cover Kempston by grouping surveys with nearby Bedfordshire jobs; Luton is 17 miles away.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £63–£100 per m² inc VAT |
| Line marking and speed humps | £50–£130 per bay ex VAT |
| Drainage for tarmac drives | £63–£126 per metre inc VAT |
| Edging and kerbs for tarmac | £26–£58 per metre inc VAT |
| Tarmac driveway repairs | £160–£420 each inc VAT |
| Tarmac driveway resurfacing | £26–£47 per m² inc VAT |
| Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings | £1,050–£3,150 per job inc VAT |
We also offer car park resurfacing, farm tracks and rural access, private and access road surfacing, front garden to tarmac driveway, car park and yard repairs, tarmac paths and footpaths, yards and forecourts, tar and chip driveways, red tarmac driveways, permeable tarmac driveways, car park surfacing.
Approvals in Kempston
In England, a new hard surface over 5 m² in front of a house needs planning permission unless it is porous or drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property. Dropped kerbs are approved by the highway authority (the county or unitary council).
Kempston at a glance
- Postcodes
- MK42, MK43
- Area
- Bedfordshire
- Nearest towns
- Bedford (2 miles), Ampthill (6 miles), Newport Pagnell (10 miles), Biggleswade (10 miles)
- Pricing
- East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Towns near Kempston:
- Bedford 2 mi
- Ampthill 6 mi
- Newport Pagnell 10 mi
- Biggleswade 10 mi
- Milton Keynes 12 mi
- Leighton Buzzard 15 mi
Guide prices for Kempston
Worked examples at Kempston rates, before edging and drainage:
- Tar and chip drive, 120 m²: around £5,650–£9,450.
- Porous asphalt drive, 50 m²: around £4,200–£6,550.
- A 62 m² new tarmac drive works out at roughly £3,900–£6,200.
Kempston: questions
Is the survey in Kempston free?
Yes, for new surfacing: drives, paths, private roads and car parks. Small repairs are often priced from photos; where a visit is needed for a repair-only job, we tell you any charge before booking. Remote areas are by arrangement.
How far is Kempston from Luton?
About 17 miles.
Can you resurface my drive in Kempston instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Kempston is typically £26–£47 per m² inc VAT.
Do I need planning permission for a drive in Kempston?
In England, a new hard surface over 5 m² in front of a house needs planning permission unless it is porous or drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property.
Get a written tarmac quote
Send a postcode and a rough size and we'll arrange a survey. Every quote lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT.
- Surface courseDEPTH + MIX
- Binder courseDEPTH + MIX
- Sub-baseDEPTH + MATERIAL
- Edges, drainage, VATITEMISED