Tarmac driveways and surfacing in Stafford
From a single pothole to a new drive or a small car park, here is what we offer in Stafford and how it is priced.

What we do in Stafford
We reach Stafford on our Staffordshire survey days; Stoke-on-Trent is 14 miles away.
| Service | Guide price |
|---|---|
| New tarmac driveways | £60–£95 per m² inc VAT |
| Drainage for tarmac drives | £60–£120 per metre inc VAT |
| Tar and chip driveways | £45–£75 per m² inc VAT |
| Tarmac driveway resurfacing | £25–£45 per m² inc VAT |
| Front garden to tarmac driveway | £60–£95 per m² inc VAT |
| Car park surfacing | £50–£85 per m² ex VAT |
| Car park resurfacing | £20–£35 per m² ex VAT |
We also offer tarmac driveway repairs, edging and kerbs for tarmac, private and access road surfacing, tarmac paths and footpaths, red tarmac driveways, permeable tarmac driveways, car park and yard repairs, dropped kerbs and vehicle crossings, line marking and speed humps, farm tracks and rural access, yards and forecourts.
Stafford at a glance
- Postcodes
- ST16, ST17, ST18
- Area
- Staffordshire
- Nearest towns
- Rugeley (8 miles), Cannock (9 miles), Great Wyrley (11 miles), Newport (Shropshire) (11 miles)
- Pricing
- West Midlands, in line with our UK midpoint
Nearby towns we also cover:
- Rugeley 8 mi
- Cannock 9 mi
- Great Wyrley 11 mi
- Newport (Shropshire) 11 mi
- Burntwood 12 mi
- Stoke-on-Trent 14 mi
What jobs cost in Stafford
Worked examples at Stafford rates, before edging and drainage:
- 160 m² tar and chip drive: about £6,850–£11,400.
- 220 m² private road resurface (ex VAT): about £4,850–£8,350.
- Allow about £3,200–£5,000 for a 40 m² porous asphalt drive.
Approvals in Stafford
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).
Stafford: questions
Do I need planning permission for a drive in Stafford?
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.
Do you do commercial work in Stafford?
Yes: small car parks, yards, private roads, repairs and lining, priced excluding VAT.
Can you resurface my drive in Stafford instead of replacing it?
Often, if the base is sound. Resurfacing in Stafford is typically £25–£45 per m² inc VAT.
How far is Stafford from Stoke-on-Trent?
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