Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Bideford
From a single pothole to a new drive or a small car park, here is what we offer in Bideford and how it is priced.

Services in Bideford
Bideford is covered on our Devon rounds, 45 miles from Plymouth.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £62–£98 per m² inc VAT |
| Front garden to tarmac driveway | £62–£98 per m² inc VAT |
| Farm tracks and rural access | £31–£57 per m² ex VAT |
| Line marking and speed humps | £50–£120 per bay ex VAT |
| Yards and forecourts | £52–£88 per m² ex VAT |
| Permeable tarmac driveways | £82–£129 per m² inc VAT |
| Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings | £1,050–£3,100 per job inc VAT |
We also offer drainage for tarmac drives, tar and chip driveways, tarmac paths and footpaths, car park resurfacing, tarmac driveway repairs, car park surfacing, edging and kerbs for tarmac, private and access road surfacing, red tarmac driveways, car park and yard repairs, tarmac driveway resurfacing.
Covering Bideford
- Postcodes
- EX39, EX38
- Area
- Devon
- Nearest towns
- Barnstaple (8 miles)
- Pricing
- South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Nearby towns we also cover:
Approvals in Bideford
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).
Typical prices in Bideford
Example guide prices for Bideford:
- Allow about £1,650–£2,600 for a 24 m² new tarmac drive.
- 12 m² tarmac garden path: about £820–£1,350.
- Porous asphalt drive, 40 m²: around £3,300–£5,150.
Bideford: questions
Can you resurface my drive in Bideford instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Bideford is typically £26–£46 per m² inc VAT.
Is the survey in Bideford 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 much is a tarmac drive in Bideford?
As a 2026 guide, about £62–£98 per m² inc VAT; a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,100–£4,900 before edging and drainage.
How far is Bideford from Plymouth?
About 45 miles.
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