Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Brighton
From a single pothole to a new drive or a small car park, here is what we offer in Brighton and how it is priced.
Popular jobs in Brighton
Brighton is one of the bigger places we cover in East Sussex, so survey slots come round regularly.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £66–£105 per m² inc VAT |
| Tarmac paths and footpaths | £61–£99 per m² inc VAT |
| Tar and chip driveways | £50–£82 per m² inc VAT |
| Line marking and speed humps | £50–£130 per bay ex VAT |
| Tarmac driveway resurfacing | £28–£50 per m² inc VAT |
| Drainage for tarmac drives | £66–£132 per metre inc VAT |
| Front garden to tarmac driveway | £66–£105 per m² inc VAT |
Also in Brighton: car park and yard repairs, tarmac driveway repairs, permeable tarmac driveways, private and access road surfacing, edging and kerbs for tarmac, red tarmac driveways, car park surfacing, yards and forecourts, dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings, farm tracks and rural access, car park resurfacing.
Approvals in Brighton
In England, householder permitted development (Class F of the 2015 General Permitted Development Order) lets you lay a hard surface in front of a house without planning permission if it is porous, or if the rainwater is directed to a permeable area within the property. If the area is more than 5 m² and neither applies, you need permission. Standard dense tarmac is not porous, so a dense tarmac drive needs a lawn, border, channel to a soakaway or other permeable route for its water. Dropped kerbs are approved by the highway authority (the county or unitary council).
Brighton: the details
- Postcodes
- BN50, BN1, BN2
- Area
- East Sussex
- Nearest towns
- Hove (1 mile), Portslade (3 miles), Rottingdean (4 miles), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles)
- Pricing
- South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Towns near Brighton:
Typical prices in Brighton
Example guide prices for Brighton:
- 42 m² new tarmac drive: about £2,750–£4,400.
- 60 m² tarmac overlay: about £1,650–£2,950.
- Allow about £870–£1,450 for a 12 m² tarmac garden path.
Brighton: questions
How much is a tarmac drive in Brighton?
As a 2026 guide, about £66–£105 per m² inc VAT; a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,300–£5,250 before edging and drainage.
Is the survey in Brighton 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 Brighton instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Brighton is typically £28–£50 per m² inc VAT.
Which postcodes in Brighton do you cover?
BN50, BN1, BN2.
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