Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Barnstaple
Every tarmac job we quote in Barnstaple lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT before you agree anything.

Popular jobs in Barnstaple
Barnstaple is 49 miles from Plymouth, and we survey there as part of Devon cover.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £62–£98 per m² inc VAT |
| Farm tracks and rural access | £31–£57 per m² ex VAT |
| Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings | £1,050–£3,100 per job inc VAT |
| Yards and forecourts | £52–£88 per m² ex VAT |
| Permeable tarmac driveways | £82–£129 per m² inc VAT |
| Private and access road surfacing | £46–£82 per m² ex VAT |
| Drainage for tarmac drives | £62–£124 per metre inc VAT |
Also in Barnstaple: car park surfacing, tarmac driveway repairs, edging and kerbs for tarmac, tarmac driveway resurfacing, tar and chip driveways, red tarmac driveways, car park resurfacing, front garden to tarmac driveway, line marking and speed humps, tarmac paths and footpaths, car park and yard repairs.
Guide prices for Barnstaple
Example guide prices for Barnstaple:
- 150 m² private road resurface (ex VAT): about £3,750–£6,450.
- Allow about £12,350–£21,650 for a 600 m² car park resurface (ex VAT).
- A 42 m² new tarmac drive works out at roughly £2,600–£4,100.
Approvals in Barnstaple
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).
Covering Barnstaple
- Postcodes
- EX31, EX32, EX33
- Area
- Devon
- Nearest towns
- Bideford (8 miles)
- Pricing
- South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Towns near Barnstaple:
Barnstaple: questions
How far is Barnstaple from Plymouth?
About 49 miles.
Do I need planning permission for a drive in Barnstaple?
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.
Can you resurface my drive in Barnstaple instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Barnstaple is typically £26–£46 per m² inc VAT.
Do you do commercial work in Barnstaple?
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