Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Berkhamsted
Tarmac driveways, resurfacing, repairs and light commercial surfacing in Berkhamsted, each priced from a survey and a written specification.
Services in Berkhamsted
Smaller towns such as Berkhamsted are surveyed alongside nearby jobs in Hertfordshire.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £63–£100 per m² inc VAT |
| Yards and forecourts | £52–£89 per m² ex VAT |
| Tar and chip driveways | £47–£79 per m² inc VAT |
| Front garden to tarmac driveway | £63–£100 per m² inc VAT |
| Farm tracks and rural access | £32–£58 per m² ex VAT |
| Tarmac paths and footpaths | £58–£94 per m² inc VAT |
| Tarmac driveway repairs | £160–£420 each inc VAT |
Other work here: private and access road surfacing, line marking and speed humps, drainage for tarmac drives, car park surfacing, permeable tarmac driveways, car park and yard repairs, red tarmac driveways, car park resurfacing, tarmac driveway resurfacing, edging and kerbs for tarmac, dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings.
Planning and kerbs in Berkhamsted
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).
Berkhamsted at a glance
- Postcodes
- HP4, HP23
- Area
- Hertfordshire
- Nearest towns
- Chesham (4 miles), Hemel Hempstead (5 miles), Amersham (7 miles), Dunstable (9 miles)
- Pricing
- East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
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What jobs cost in Berkhamsted
What common jobs come to in Berkhamsted:
- Tarmac garden path, 15 m²: around £1,050–£1,700.
- 250 m² car park resurface (ex VAT): about £5,250–£9,200.
- Allow about £10,400–£17,950 for a 450 m² private road resurface (ex VAT).
Berkhamsted: questions
How far is Berkhamsted from Watford?
About 10 miles.
Can you resurface my drive in Berkhamsted instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Berkhamsted is typically £26–£47 per m² inc VAT.
Is the survey in Berkhamsted 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.
How much is a tarmac drive in Berkhamsted?
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.
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