Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Camden Town
From a single pothole to a new drive or a small car park, here is what we offer in Camden Town and how it is priced.
Popular jobs in Camden Town
We cover Camden Town as part of our regular Greater London rounds.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £72–£114 per m² inc VAT |
| Car park and yard repairs | £180–£480 each ex VAT |
| Private and access road surfacing | £54–£96 per m² ex VAT |
| Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings | £1,200–£3,600 per job inc VAT |
| Tar and chip driveways | £54–£90 per m² inc VAT |
| Car park resurfacing | £24–£42 per m² ex VAT |
| Car park surfacing | £60–£102 per m² ex VAT |
Other work here: tarmac paths and footpaths, red tarmac driveways, line marking and speed humps, permeable tarmac driveways, yards and forecourts, edging and kerbs for tarmac, farm tracks and rural access, drainage for tarmac drives, front garden to tarmac driveway, tarmac driveway resurfacing, tarmac driveway repairs.
Planning and kerbs in Camden Town
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).
Camden Town at a glance
- Postcodes
- NW1, NW1W, NW5, N1C, WC1E, W1T, NW8, W1W
- Area
- Greater London
- Nearest towns
- Holloway (1 mile), Islington (2 miles), Highbury (2 miles), Kilburn (2 miles)
- Pricing
- London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
Close to Camden Town:
Typical prices in Camden Town
What common jobs come to in Camden Town:
- 65 m² red tarmac drive: about £5,850–£8,950.
- Porous asphalt drive, 50 m²: around £4,800–£7,500.
- Allow about £2,250–£4,050 for a 75 m² tarmac overlay.
Camden Town: questions
Is the survey in Camden Town 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.
Do I need planning permission for a drive in Camden Town?
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 Camden Town?
Yes: small car parks, yards, private roads, repairs and lining, priced excluding VAT.
How much is a tarmac drive in Camden Town?
As a 2026 guide, about £72–£114 per m² inc VAT; a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,600–£5,700 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