Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Weymouth
We cover Weymouth for new tarmac drives, overlays, repairs, paths, car parks and private roads, with guide prices adjusted for the South West.
Services in Weymouth
Weymouth sits 26 miles from Bournemouth, within our regular Dorset cover.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £62–£98 per m² inc VAT |
| Red tarmac driveways | £77–£118 per m² inc VAT |
| Tarmac driveway resurfacing | £26–£46 per m² inc VAT |
| Tarmac driveway repairs | £150–£410 each inc VAT |
| Front garden to tarmac driveway | £62–£98 per m² inc VAT |
| Edging and kerbs for tarmac | £26–£57 per metre inc VAT |
| Line marking and speed humps | £50–£120 per bay ex VAT |
Also in Weymouth: private and access road surfacing, farm tracks and rural access, dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings, yards and forecourts, tarmac paths and footpaths, car park surfacing, car park resurfacing, permeable tarmac driveways, tar and chip driveways, car park and yard repairs, drainage for tarmac drives.
Weymouth: the details
- Postcodes
- DT4, DT3, DT5
- Area
- Dorset
- Nearest towns
- Dorchester (7 miles), Poole (22 miles), Wimborne Minster (24 miles)
- Pricing
- South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
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Approvals in Weymouth
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 Weymouth
What common jobs come to in Weymouth:
- Porous asphalt drive, 30 m²: around £2,700–£4,250.
- 12 m² tarmac garden path: about £820–£1,350.
- Red tarmac drive, 55 m²: around £4,250–£6,500.
Weymouth: questions
Is the survey in Weymouth 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.
Can you resurface my drive in Weymouth instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Weymouth is typically £26–£46 per m² inc VAT.
How much is a tarmac drive in Weymouth?
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.
Do I need planning permission for a drive in Weymouth?
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.
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