Essex

Tarmac driveways and surfacing in South Benfleet

Every tarmac job we quote in South Benfleet lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT before you agree anything.

Front garden converted to a tarmac parking space with a lowered kerb

Popular jobs in South Benfleet

We reach South Benfleet on our Essex survey days; Southend-on-Sea is 7 miles away.

ServiceGuide price
New tarmac driveways£63–£100 per m² inc VAT
Line marking and speed humps£50–£130 per bay ex VAT
Car park resurfacing£21–£37 per m² ex VAT
Car park surfacing£52–£89 per m² ex VAT
Edging and kerbs for tarmac£26–£58 per metre inc VAT
Tar and chip driveways£47–£79 per m² inc VAT
Private and access road surfacing£47–£84 per m² ex VAT

We also offer dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings, tarmac driveway resurfacing, tarmac paths and footpaths, car park and yard repairs, drainage for tarmac drives, tarmac driveway repairs, red tarmac driveways, yards and forecourts, permeable tarmac driveways, front garden to tarmac driveway, farm tracks and rural access.

Covering South Benfleet

Postcodes
SS7
Area
Essex
Nearest towns
Hadleigh (2 miles), Pitsea (2 miles), Canvey Island (2 miles), Rayleigh (3 miles)
Pricing
East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint

Close to South Benfleet:

Planning and kerbs in South Benfleet

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).

What jobs cost in South Benfleet

Example guide prices for South Benfleet:

  • 400 m² car park resurface (ex VAT): about £8,400–£14,700.
  • 60 m² tar and chip drive: about £2,850–£4,700.
  • 55 m² red tarmac drive: about £4,350–£6,650.

South Benfleet: questions

Can you resurface my drive in South Benfleet instead of replacing it?

Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in South Benfleet is typically £26–£47 per m² inc VAT.

How much is a tarmac drive in South Benfleet?

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.

Do I need planning permission for a drive in South Benfleet?

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.

Do you do commercial work in South Benfleet?

Yes: small car parks, yards, private roads, repairs and lining, priced excluding VAT.

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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
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