Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Folkestone
Tarmac driveways, resurfacing, repairs and light commercial surfacing in Folkestone, each priced from a survey and a written specification.
Popular jobs in Folkestone
We reach Folkestone on our Kent survey days; Maidstone is 31 miles away.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £66–£105 per m² inc VAT |
| Permeable tarmac driveways | £88–£138 per m² inc VAT |
| Front garden to tarmac driveway | £66–£105 per m² inc VAT |
| Tar and chip driveways | £50–£82 per m² inc VAT |
| Tarmac driveway resurfacing | £28–£50 per m² inc VAT |
| Car park resurfacing | £22–£38 per m² ex VAT |
| Dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings | £1,100–£3,300 per job inc VAT |
We also offer yards and forecourts, edging and kerbs for tarmac, red tarmac driveways, car park and yard repairs, tarmac paths and footpaths, private and access road surfacing, drainage for tarmac drives, line marking and speed humps, tarmac driveway repairs, car park surfacing, farm tracks and rural access.
Planning and kerbs in Folkestone
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 Folkestone
Worked examples at Folkestone rates, before edging and drainage:
- Private road resurface (ex VAT), 150 m²: around £4,000–£6,900.
- Allow about £3,150–£5,000 for a 48 m² new tarmac drive.
- Car park resurface (ex VAT), 600 m²: around £13,200–£23,100.
Folkestone at a glance
- Postcodes
- CT20, CT19, CT18, CT21
- Area
- Kent
- Nearest towns
- Dover (7 miles), Ashford (Kent) (13 miles), Deal (14 miles), Canterbury (14 miles)
- Pricing
- South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Nearby towns we also cover:
Folkestone: questions
Can you resurface my drive in Folkestone instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Folkestone is typically £28–£50 per m² inc VAT.
Is the survey in Folkestone 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 Folkestone?
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 Folkestone do you cover?
CT20, CT19, CT18, CT21.
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