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.

Popular jobs in South Benfleet
We reach South Benfleet on our Essex survey days; Southend-on-Sea is 7 miles away.
| Service | Guide 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.
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