Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Basildon
Tarmac driveways, resurfacing, repairs and light commercial surfacing in Basildon, each priced from a survey and a written specification.
What we do in Basildon
As one of the larger towns in Essex, Basildon sees regular survey visits.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £63–£100 per m² inc VAT |
| Front garden to tarmac driveway | £63–£100 per m² inc VAT |
| Red tarmac driveways | £79–£121 per m² inc VAT |
| Yards and forecourts | £52–£89 per m² ex VAT |
| Tarmac driveway repairs | £160–£420 each inc VAT |
| Car park resurfacing | £21–£37 per m² ex VAT |
| Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings | £1,050–£3,150 per job inc VAT |
Other work here: edging and kerbs for tarmac, tar and chip driveways, line marking and speed humps, car park and yard repairs, drainage for tarmac drives, private and access road surfacing, permeable tarmac driveways, tarmac driveway resurfacing, car park surfacing, farm tracks and rural access, tarmac paths and footpaths.
Rules in Basildon
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).
Basildon at a glance
- Postcodes
- SS16, SS14, SS15
- Area
- Essex
- Nearest towns
- Pitsea (2 miles), Stanford-le-Hope (3 miles), Wickford (4 miles), Billericay (4 miles)
- Pricing
- East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
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What jobs cost in Basildon
Worked examples at Basildon rates, before edging and drainage:
- 220 m² tar and chip drive: about £9,900–£16,450.
- Allow about £1,950–£3,550 for a 75 m² tarmac overlay.
- Allow about £6,700–£11,750 for a 320 m² car park resurface (ex VAT).
Basildon: questions
Can you resurface my drive in Basildon instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Basildon is typically £26–£47 per m² inc VAT.
Do you do commercial work in Basildon?
Yes: small car parks, yards, private roads, repairs and lining, priced excluding VAT.
Is the survey in Basildon 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 far is Basildon from Southend-on-Sea?
About 11 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