Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Chelmsford
From a single pothole to a new drive or a small car park, here is what we offer in Chelmsford and how it is priced.
What we do in Chelmsford
As one of the larger towns in Essex, Chelmsford sees regular survey visits.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £63–£100 per m² inc VAT |
| Farm tracks and rural access | £32–£58 per m² ex VAT |
| Line marking and speed humps | £50–£130 per bay ex VAT |
| Drainage for tarmac drives | £63–£126 per metre inc VAT |
| Yards and forecourts | £52–£89 per m² ex VAT |
| Permeable tarmac driveways | £84–£131 per m² inc VAT |
| Tar and chip driveways | £47–£79 per m² inc VAT |
Other work here: tarmac driveway resurfacing, dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings, car park and yard repairs, car park surfacing, red tarmac driveways, tarmac paths and footpaths, private and access road surfacing, front garden to tarmac driveway, edging and kerbs for tarmac, car park resurfacing, tarmac driveway repairs.
What jobs cost in Chelmsford
What common jobs come to in Chelmsford:
- A 12 m² tarmac garden path works out at roughly £830–£1,350.
- 120 m² tar and chip drive: about £5,650–£9,450.
- Tarmac overlay, 40 m²: around £1,050–£1,900.
Covering Chelmsford
- Postcodes
- CM1, CM2
- Area
- Essex
- Nearest towns
- Billericay (8 miles), Witham (9 miles), Maldon (9 miles), Wickford (9 miles)
- Pricing
- East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Towns near Chelmsford:
Approvals in Chelmsford
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).
Chelmsford: questions
How much is a tarmac drive in Chelmsford?
As a 2026 guide, about £63–£100 per m² inc VAT; a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,150–£5,000 before edging and drainage.
Is the survey in Chelmsford 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 Chelmsford instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Chelmsford is typically £26–£47 per m² inc VAT.
How far is Chelmsford from Southend-on-Sea?
About 17 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