Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Buxton
Tarmac driveways, resurfacing, repairs and light commercial surfacing in Buxton, each priced from a survey and a written specification.
Popular jobs in Buxton
Buxton is covered on our Derbyshire rounds, 29 miles from Derby.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £59–£93 per m² inc VAT |
| Yards and forecourts | £49–£83 per m² ex VAT |
| Drainage for tarmac drives | £59–£118 per metre inc VAT |
| Tarmac paths and footpaths | £54–£88 per m² inc VAT |
| Edging and kerbs for tarmac | £24–£54 per metre inc VAT |
| Private and access road surfacing | £44–£78 per m² ex VAT |
| Car park and yard repairs | £150–£390 each ex VAT |
Also in Buxton: farm tracks and rural access, tar and chip driveways, tarmac driveway repairs, red tarmac driveways, permeable tarmac driveways, tarmac driveway resurfacing, line marking and speed humps, car park surfacing, car park resurfacing, front garden to tarmac driveway, dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings.
Rules in Buxton
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).
Buxton: the details
- Postcodes
- SK17
- Area
- Derbyshire
- Nearest towns
- New Mills (8 miles), Macclesfield (9 miles), Leek (12 miles), Glossop (13 miles)
- Pricing
- East Midlands, about 2% below our UK midpoint
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What jobs cost in Buxton
Some typical jobs priced for Buxton:
- 220 m² private road resurface (ex VAT): about £4,750–£8,200.
- Allow about £1,550–£2,500 for a 26 m² tarmac garden path.
- Allow about £9,200–£15,350 for a 220 m² tar and chip drive.
Buxton: questions
How much is a tarmac drive in Buxton?
As a 2026 guide, about £59–£93 per m² inc VAT; a 50 m² drive is roughly £2,950–£4,650 before edging and drainage.
Is the survey in Buxton 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 Buxton from Derby?
About 29 miles.
Which postcodes in Buxton do you cover?
SK17.
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