Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Grays
Tarmac driveways, resurfacing, repairs and light commercial surfacing in Grays, each priced from a survey and a written specification.
Popular jobs in Grays
We cover Grays as part of our regular Essex rounds.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £63–£100 per m² inc VAT |
| Car park surfacing | £52–£89 per m² ex VAT |
| Permeable tarmac driveways | £84–£131 per m² inc VAT |
| Farm tracks and rural access | £32–£58 per m² ex VAT |
| Drainage for tarmac drives | £63–£126 per metre inc VAT |
| Yards and forecourts | £52–£89 per m² ex VAT |
| Red tarmac driveways | £79–£121 per m² inc VAT |
Other work here: tarmac driveway repairs, private and access road surfacing, tarmac paths and footpaths, edging and kerbs for tarmac, front garden to tarmac driveway, dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings, car park resurfacing, tar and chip driveways, tarmac driveway resurfacing, car park and yard repairs, line marking and speed humps.
Approvals in Grays
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).
Covering Grays
- Postcodes
- RM17, RM16, RM20
- Area
- Essex
- Nearest towns
- Swanscombe (2 miles), South Ockendon (3 miles), Gravesend (3 miles), Dartford (5 miles)
- Pricing
- East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Nearby towns we also cover:
Typical prices in Grays
Some typical jobs priced for Grays:
- Tarmac garden path, 12 m²: around £830–£1,350.
- Allow about £8,400–£14,700 for a 400 m² car park resurface (ex VAT).
- Allow about £2,750–£4,250 for a 35 m² red tarmac drive.
Grays: questions
How far is Grays from Southend-on-Sea?
About 17 miles.
Is the survey in Grays 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 Grays instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Grays is typically £26–£47 per m² inc VAT.
How much is a tarmac drive in Grays?
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.
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