Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Royston
From a single pothole to a new drive or a small car park, here is what we offer in Royston and how it is priced.

What we do in Royston
Royston is covered on our Hertfordshire rounds, 31 miles from Watford.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £63–£100 per m² inc VAT |
| Car park surfacing | £52–£89 per m² ex VAT |
| Front garden to tarmac driveway | £63–£100 per m² inc VAT |
| Tarmac driveway repairs | £160–£420 each inc VAT |
| Line marking and speed humps | £50–£130 per bay ex VAT |
| Yards and forecourts | £52–£89 per m² ex VAT |
| Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings | £1,050–£3,150 per job inc VAT |
Other work here: drainage for tarmac drives, private and access road surfacing, permeable tarmac driveways, edging and kerbs for tarmac, car park and yard repairs, farm tracks and rural access, car park resurfacing, tar and chip driveways, red tarmac driveways, tarmac driveway resurfacing, tarmac paths and footpaths.
What jobs cost in Royston
What common jobs come to in Royston:
- 100 m² new tarmac drive: about £6,300–£10,000.
- 320 m² car park resurface (ex VAT): about £6,700–£11,750.
- Allow about £1,050–£1,900 for a 40 m² tarmac overlay.
Planning and kerbs in Royston
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 Royston
- Postcodes
- SG8
- Area
- Hertfordshire
- Nearest towns
- Letchworth Garden City (10 miles), Biggleswade (11 miles), Saffron Walden (11 miles), Stevenage (13 miles)
- Pricing
- East of England, about 5% above our UK midpoint
Towns near Royston:
- Letchworth Garden City 10 mi
- Biggleswade 11 mi
- Saffron Walden 11 mi
- Stevenage 13 mi
- Hitchin 13 mi
- Bishops Stortford 15 mi
Royston: questions
Can you resurface my drive in Royston instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Royston is typically £26–£47 per m² inc VAT.
How far is Royston from Watford?
About 31 miles.
Is the survey in Royston 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.
Which postcodes in Royston do you cover?
SG8.
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