Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Portsmouth
Tarmac driveways, resurfacing, repairs and light commercial surfacing in Portsmouth, each priced from a survey and a written specification.
Services in Portsmouth
We cover Portsmouth as part of our regular Hampshire rounds.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £66–£105 per m² inc VAT |
| Car park resurfacing | £22–£38 per m² ex VAT |
| Car park surfacing | £55–£94 per m² ex VAT |
| Car park and yard repairs | £160–£440 each ex VAT |
| Tarmac driveway resurfacing | £28–£50 per m² inc VAT |
| Tarmac paths and footpaths | £61–£99 per m² inc VAT |
| Red tarmac driveways | £82–£127 per m² inc VAT |
Also in Portsmouth: dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings, permeable tarmac driveways, tar and chip driveways, farm tracks and rural access, tarmac driveway repairs, drainage for tarmac drives, private and access road surfacing, yards and forecourts, line marking and speed humps, front garden to tarmac driveway, edging and kerbs for tarmac.
Portsmouth: the details
- Postcodes
- PO1, PO5, PO4, PO2, PO3
- Area
- Hampshire
- Nearest towns
- Gosport (2 miles), Fareham (5 miles), Hayling Island (5 miles), Havant (6 miles)
- Pricing
- South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Towns near Portsmouth:
Typical prices in Portsmouth
What common jobs come to in Portsmouth:
- A 150 m² private road resurface (ex VAT) works out at roughly £4,000–£6,900.
- 24 m² new tarmac drive: about £1,750–£2,750.
- Red tarmac drive, 45 m²: around £3,700–£5,700.
Planning and kerbs in Portsmouth
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).
Portsmouth: questions
How much is a tarmac drive in Portsmouth?
As a 2026 guide, about £66–£105 per m² inc VAT; a 50 m² drive is roughly £3,300–£5,250 before edging and drainage.
Which postcodes in Portsmouth do you cover?
PO1, PO5, PO4, PO2, PO3.
Do you do commercial work in Portsmouth?
Yes: small car parks, yards, private roads, repairs and lining, priced excluding VAT.
Can you resurface my drive in Portsmouth instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Portsmouth is typically £28–£50 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