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

Services in Birkenhead
We cover Birkenhead as part of our regular Merseyside rounds.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £58–£92 per m² inc VAT |
| Car park and yard repairs | £150–£390 each ex VAT |
| Line marking and speed humps | £40–£120 per bay ex VAT |
| Tarmac driveway repairs | £150–£390 each inc VAT |
| Yards and forecourts | £48–£82 per m² ex VAT |
| Drainage for tarmac drives | £58–£116 per metre inc VAT |
| Front garden to tarmac driveway | £58–£92 per m² inc VAT |
Other work here: tarmac driveway resurfacing, car park surfacing, private and access road surfacing, edging and kerbs for tarmac, tarmac paths and footpaths, farm tracks and rural access, tar and chip driveways, dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings, red tarmac driveways, car park resurfacing, permeable tarmac driveways.
Approvals in Birkenhead
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).
Birkenhead: the details
- Postcodes
- CH25, CH41, L74, CH42, CH43
- Area
- Merseyside
- Nearest towns
- Liverpool (2 miles), Wallasey (3 miles), Bebington (3 miles), Moreton (4 miles)
- Pricing
- North West, about 3% below our UK midpoint
Close to Birkenhead:
Guide prices for Birkenhead
Worked examples at Birkenhead rates, before edging and drainage:
- Allow about £510–£840 for an 8 m² tarmac garden path.
- A 60 m² tarmac overlay works out at roughly £1,450–£2,600.
- Car park resurface (ex VAT), 600 m²: around £11,650–£20,350.
Birkenhead: questions
Can you resurface my drive in Birkenhead instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Birkenhead is typically £24–£44 per m² inc VAT.
How far is Birkenhead from Liverpool?
About 2 miles.
Do you do commercial work in Birkenhead?
Yes: small car parks, yards, private roads, repairs and lining, priced excluding VAT.
Which postcodes in Birkenhead do you cover?
CH25, CH41, L74, CH42, CH43.
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