Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Gravesend
Every tarmac job we quote in Gravesend lists the layers, edging, drainage and VAT before you agree anything.

What we do in Gravesend
Gravesend is 14 miles from Maidstone, and we survey there as part of Kent cover.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £66–£105 per m² inc VAT |
| Tarmac driveway repairs | £160–£440 each inc VAT |
| Edging and kerbs for tarmac | £28–£61 per metre inc VAT |
| Drainage for tarmac drives | £66–£132 per metre inc VAT |
| Car park resurfacing | £22–£38 per m² ex VAT |
| Tarmac driveway resurfacing | £28–£50 per m² inc VAT |
| Front garden to tarmac driveway | £66–£105 per m² inc VAT |
We also offer yards and forecourts, car park and yard repairs, line marking and speed humps, red tarmac driveways, tar and chip driveways, tarmac paths and footpaths, private and access road surfacing, farm tracks and rural access, permeable tarmac driveways, dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings, car park surfacing.
Approvals in Gravesend
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 Gravesend
- Postcodes
- DA11, DA12, RM18, DA13
- Area
- Kent
- Nearest towns
- Swanscombe (3 miles), Grays (3 miles), Strood (6 miles), South Ockendon (6 miles)
- Pricing
- South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Close to Gravesend:
Typical prices in Gravesend
Some typical jobs priced for Gravesend:
- Allow about £2,900–£4,450 for a 35 m² red tarmac drive.
- A 36 m² new tarmac drive works out at roughly £2,400–£3,750.
- A 20 m² tarmac garden path works out at roughly £1,350–£2,200.
Gravesend: questions
Can you resurface my drive in Gravesend instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Gravesend is typically £28–£50 per m² inc VAT.
Is the survey in Gravesend 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 Gravesend do you cover?
DA11, DA12, RM18, DA13.
How far is Gravesend from Maidstone?
About 14 miles.
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