Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Poole
From a single pothole to a new drive or a small car park, here is what we offer in Poole and how it is priced.
Popular jobs in Poole
We cover Poole as part of our regular Dorset rounds.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £62–£98 per m² inc VAT |
| Front garden to tarmac driveway | £62–£98 per m² inc VAT |
| Permeable tarmac driveways | £82–£129 per m² inc VAT |
| Red tarmac driveways | £77–£118 per m² inc VAT |
| Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings | £1,050–£3,100 per job inc VAT |
| Tarmac paths and footpaths | £57–£93 per m² inc VAT |
| Drainage for tarmac drives | £62–£124 per metre inc VAT |
Also in Poole: private and access road surfacing, yards and forecourts, edging and kerbs for tarmac, tarmac driveway repairs, farm tracks and rural access, tar and chip driveways, car park resurfacing, tarmac driveway resurfacing, car park surfacing, car park and yard repairs, line marking and speed humps.
Poole: the details
- Postcodes
- BH15, BH14, BH17, BH16
- Area
- Dorset
- Nearest towns
- Bournemouth (5 miles), Wimborne Minster (5 miles), Ferndown (7 miles), Christchurch (9 miles)
- Pricing
- South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
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What jobs cost in Poole
Worked examples at Poole rates, before edging and drainage:
- Tar and chip drive, 60 m²: around £2,800–£4,650.
- Red tarmac drive, 55 m²: around £4,250–£6,500.
- New tarmac drive, 36 m²: around £2,200–£3,500.
Approvals in Poole
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).
Poole: questions
Do you do commercial work in Poole?
Yes: small car parks, yards, private roads, repairs and lining, priced excluding VAT.
Can you resurface my drive in Poole instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Poole is typically £26–£46 per m² inc VAT.
Do I need planning permission for a drive in Poole?
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.
How far is Poole from Bournemouth?
About 5 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