Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Rochester
Tarmac driveways, resurfacing, repairs and light commercial surfacing in Rochester, each priced from a survey and a written specification.
What we do in Rochester
Rochester is covered on our Kent rounds, 8 miles from Maidstone.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £66–£105 per m² inc VAT |
| Car park resurfacing | £22–£38 per m² ex VAT |
| Line marking and speed humps | £50–£130 per bay ex VAT |
| Tar and chip driveways | £50–£82 per m² inc VAT |
| Tarmac paths and footpaths | £61–£99 per m² inc VAT |
| Permeable tarmac driveways | £88–£138 per m² inc VAT |
| Car park surfacing | £55–£94 per m² ex VAT |
Also in Rochester: tarmac driveway resurfacing, tarmac driveway repairs, edging and kerbs for tarmac, dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings, yards and forecourts, drainage for tarmac drives, private and access road surfacing, red tarmac driveways, car park and yard repairs, front garden to tarmac driveway, farm tracks and rural access.
Guide prices for Rochester
Worked examples at Rochester rates, before edging and drainage:
- New tarmac drive, 36 m²: around £2,400–£3,750.
- A 50 m² porous asphalt drive works out at roughly £4,400–£6,900.
- 28 m² red tarmac drive: about £2,550–£3,900.
Rochester at a glance
- Postcodes
- ME1
- Area
- Kent
- Nearest towns
- Chatham (1 mile), Strood (1 mile), Gillingham (2 miles), Gravesend (7 miles)
- Pricing
- South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Close to Rochester:
Approvals in Rochester
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).
Rochester: questions
How much is a tarmac drive in Rochester?
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.
Do you do commercial work in Rochester?
Yes: small car parks, yards, private roads, repairs and lining, priced excluding VAT.
Do I need planning permission for a drive in Rochester?
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.
How far is Rochester from Maidstone?
About 8 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