Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Eltham
We cover Eltham for new tarmac drives, overlays, repairs, paths, car parks and private roads, with guide prices adjusted for London.

Services in Eltham
As one of the larger towns in Greater London, Eltham sees regular survey visits.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £72–£114 per m² inc VAT |
| Car park and yard repairs | £180–£480 each ex VAT |
| Tarmac paths and footpaths | £66–£108 per m² inc VAT |
| Red tarmac driveways | £90–£138 per m² inc VAT |
| Tarmac driveway resurfacing | £30–£54 per m² inc VAT |
| Tarmac driveway repairs | £180–£480 each inc VAT |
| Line marking and speed humps | £50–£140 per bay ex VAT |
Also in Eltham: yards and forecourts, car park surfacing, tar and chip driveways, permeable tarmac driveways, drainage for tarmac drives, farm tracks and rural access, car park resurfacing, dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings, private and access road surfacing, edging and kerbs for tarmac, front garden to tarmac driveway.
What jobs cost in Eltham
What common jobs come to in Eltham:
- New tarmac drive, 24 m²: around £1,900–£3,000.
- Tarmac garden path, 20 m²: around £1,450–£2,400.
- A 32 m² tarmac overlay works out at roughly £1,050–£1,900.
Planning and kerbs in Eltham
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 Eltham
- Postcodes
- SE9, SE12, BR7
- Area
- Greater London
- Nearest towns
- Blackheath (2 miles), Welling (3 miles), Catford (3 miles), Greenwich (3 miles)
- Pricing
- London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
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Eltham: questions
How far is Eltham from Brent?
About 17 miles.
Do I need planning permission for a drive in Eltham?
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.
Can you resurface my drive in Eltham instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Eltham is typically £30–£54 per m² inc VAT.
Do you do commercial work in Eltham?
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