Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Nelson
Tarmac driveways, resurfacing, repairs and light commercial surfacing in Nelson, each priced from a survey and a written specification.
What we do in Nelson
Nelson is covered on our Lancashire rounds, 21 miles from Preston.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £58–£92 per m² inc VAT |
| Farm tracks and rural access | £29–£53 per m² ex VAT |
| Line marking and speed humps | £40–£120 per bay ex VAT |
| Car park and yard repairs | £150–£390 each ex VAT |
| Car park resurfacing | £19–£34 per m² ex VAT |
| Private and access road surfacing | £44–£78 per m² ex VAT |
| Permeable tarmac driveways | £78–£121 per m² inc VAT |
Other work here: tar and chip driveways, tarmac driveway repairs, drainage for tarmac drives, tarmac paths and footpaths, red tarmac driveways, car park surfacing, tarmac driveway resurfacing, yards and forecourts, front garden to tarmac driveway, edging and kerbs for tarmac, dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings.
What jobs cost in Nelson
Some typical jobs priced for Nelson:
- 220 m² private road resurface (ex VAT): about £4,700–£8,100.
- Tarmac garden path, 15 m²: around £960–£1,550.
- 28 m² red tarmac drive: about £2,250–£3,450.
Nelson: the details
- Postcodes
- BB9
- Area
- Lancashire
- Nearest towns
- Colne (2 miles), Burnley (3 miles), Accrington (8 miles), Rawtenstall (10 miles)
- Pricing
- North West, about 3% below our UK midpoint
Close to Nelson:
Approvals in Nelson
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).
Nelson: questions
Do you do commercial work in Nelson?
Yes: small car parks, yards, private roads, repairs and lining, priced excluding VAT.
Is the survey in Nelson 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 Nelson?
As a 2026 guide, about £58–£92 per m² inc VAT; a 50 m² drive is roughly £2,900–£4,600 before edging and drainage.
Do I need planning permission for a drive in Nelson?
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.
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