Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Derby
From a single pothole to a new drive or a small car park, here is what we offer in Derby and how it is priced.
Popular jobs in Derby
We cover Derby as part of our regular Derbyshire rounds.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £59–£93 per m² inc VAT |
| Car park and yard repairs | £150–£390 each ex VAT |
| Permeable tarmac driveways | £78–£122 per m² inc VAT |
| Tarmac driveway resurfacing | £24–£44 per m² inc VAT |
| Tar and chip driveways | £44–£74 per m² inc VAT |
| Drainage for tarmac drives | £59–£118 per metre inc VAT |
| Tarmac driveway repairs | £150–£390 each inc VAT |
Also in Derby: yards and forecourts, dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings, edging and kerbs for tarmac, red tarmac driveways, front garden to tarmac driveway, private and access road surfacing, car park resurfacing, line marking and speed humps, farm tracks and rural access, car park surfacing, tarmac paths and footpaths.
Rules in Derby
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).
Derby at a glance
- Postcodes
- DE1, DE22, DE23, DE21, DE24, DE3, DE73
- Area
- Derbyshire
- Nearest towns
- Belper (7 miles), Ilkeston (8 miles), Heanor (8 miles), Ripley (8 miles)
- Pricing
- East Midlands, about 2% below our UK midpoint
Nearby towns we also cover:
Typical prices in Derby
Worked examples at Derby rates, before edging and drainage:
- 50 m² porous asphalt drive: about £3,900–£6,100.
- A 450 m² private road resurface (ex VAT) works out at roughly £9,700–£16,750.
- Allow about £2,550–£3,950 for a 35 m² red tarmac drive.
Derby: questions
Can you resurface my drive in Derby instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Derby is typically £24–£44 per m² inc VAT.
Which postcodes in Derby do you cover?
DE1, DE22, DE23, DE21, DE24, DE3, DE73.
Do I need planning permission for a drive in Derby?
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.
Do you do commercial work in Derby?
Yes: small car parks, yards, private roads, repairs and lining, priced excluding VAT.
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