Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Bath
We cover Bath for new tarmac drives, overlays, repairs, paths, car parks and private roads, with guide prices adjusted for the South West.
Popular jobs in Bath
Bath is one of the bigger places we cover in Somerset, so survey slots come round regularly.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £62–£98 per m² inc VAT |
| Private and access road surfacing | £46–£82 per m² ex VAT |
| Tarmac paths and footpaths | £57–£93 per m² inc VAT |
| Car park and yard repairs | £150–£410 each ex VAT |
| Front garden to tarmac driveway | £62–£98 per m² inc VAT |
| Car park surfacing | £52–£88 per m² ex VAT |
| Tar and chip driveways | £46–£77 per m² inc VAT |
Also in Bath: tarmac driveway resurfacing, permeable tarmac driveways, car park resurfacing, line marking and speed humps, farm tracks and rural access, red tarmac driveways, tarmac driveway repairs, dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings, drainage for tarmac drives, edging and kerbs for tarmac, yards and forecourts.
Planning and kerbs in Bath
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).
Bath at a glance
- Postcodes
- BA1, BA2
- Area
- Somerset
- Nearest towns
- Keynsham (6 miles), Trowbridge (8 miles), Melksham (10 miles), Frome (10 miles)
- Pricing
- South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint
Close to Bath:
Typical prices in Bath
Worked examples at Bath rates, before edging and drainage:
- Tar and chip drive, 160 m²: around £7,050–£11,750.
- 36 m² new tarmac drive: about £2,200–£3,500.
- Tarmac overlay, 60 m²: around £1,550–£2,800.
Bath: questions
Is the survey in Bath 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.
Do you do commercial work in Bath?
Yes: small car parks, yards, private roads, repairs and lining, priced excluding VAT.
Do I need planning permission for a drive in Bath?
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.
Can you resurface my drive in Bath instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Bath is typically £26–£46 per m² inc VAT.
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