Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Thamesmead
Every tarmac job we quote in Thamesmead lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT before you agree anything.
Services in Thamesmead
Thamesmead is one of the bigger places we cover in Greater London, so survey slots come round regularly.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £72–£114 per m² inc VAT |
| Line marking and speed humps | £50–£140 per bay ex VAT |
| Drainage for tarmac drives | £72–£144 per metre inc VAT |
| Front garden to tarmac driveway | £72–£114 per m² inc VAT |
| Edging and kerbs for tarmac | £30–£66 per metre inc VAT |
| Farm tracks and rural access | £36–£66 per m² ex VAT |
| Car park surfacing | £60–£102 per m² ex VAT |
Other work here: yards and forecourts, tarmac driveway resurfacing, car park resurfacing, car park and yard repairs, tarmac paths and footpaths, red tarmac driveways, permeable tarmac driveways, tar and chip driveways, private and access road surfacing, dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings, tarmac driveway repairs.
Rules in Thamesmead
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 Thamesmead
Example guide prices for Thamesmead:
- Car park resurface (ex VAT), 320 m²: around £7,700–£13,450.
- 150 m² private road resurface (ex VAT): about £4,350–£7,500.
- 160 m² tar and chip drive: about £8,200–£13,700.
Covering Thamesmead
- Postcodes
- SE28, DA18, SE2, DA17
- Area
- Greater London
- Nearest towns
- Barking (3 miles), Welling (3 miles), Dagenham (4 miles), Ilford (4 miles)
- Pricing
- London, about 20% above our UK midpoint
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Thamesmead: questions
Do you do commercial work in Thamesmead?
Yes: small car parks, yards, private roads, repairs and lining, priced excluding VAT.
How far is Thamesmead from Brent?
About 18 miles.
How much is a tarmac drive in Thamesmead?
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.
Can you resurface my drive in Thamesmead instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Thamesmead is typically £30–£54 per m² inc 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