Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Paignton
From a single pothole to a new drive or a small car park, here is what we offer in Paignton and how it is priced.
What we do in Paignton
Paignton is 26 miles from Plymouth, and we survey there as part of Devon cover.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £62–£98 per m² inc VAT |
| Tar and chip driveways | £46–£77 per m² inc VAT |
| Permeable tarmac driveways | £82–£129 per m² inc VAT |
| Car park resurfacing | £21–£36 per m² ex VAT |
| Car park and yard repairs | £150–£410 each ex VAT |
| Yards and forecourts | £52–£88 per m² ex VAT |
| Tarmac driveway resurfacing | £26–£46 per m² inc VAT |
Also in Paignton: tarmac driveway repairs, drainage for tarmac drives, edging and kerbs for tarmac, tarmac paths and footpaths, line marking and speed humps, front garden to tarmac driveway, car park surfacing, farm tracks and rural access, private and access road surfacing, dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings, red tarmac driveways.
What jobs cost in Paignton
Example guide prices for Paignton:
- Porous asphalt drive, 60 m²: around £4,950–£7,700.
- A 50 m² tarmac overlay works out at roughly £1,300–£2,300.
- Private road resurface (ex VAT), 220 m²: around £5,000–£8,600.
Rules in Paignton
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).
Paignton: the details
- Postcodes
- TQ3, TQ4, TQ9
- Area
- Devon
- Nearest towns
- Torquay (3 miles), Brixham (4 miles), Newton Abbot (7 miles), Exmouth (14 miles)
- Pricing
- South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Towns near Paignton:
Paignton: questions
How much is a tarmac drive in Paignton?
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 Paignton from Plymouth?
About 26 miles.
Do you do commercial work in Paignton?
Yes: small car parks, yards, private roads, repairs and lining, priced excluding VAT.
Can you resurface my drive in Paignton instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Paignton is typically £26–£46 per m² inc 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