Car park surfacing in Dorset
From Bournemouth to the smaller towns in Dorset, our car park surfacing jobs quotes list the depths, edging, drainage and VAT so you can compare like with like.
How much does car park surfacing cost in Dorset?
Rates in Dorset follow the South West, about 3% above our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| New car park or yard: dig-out, 200–300 mm sub-base, binder and surface course | £52–£88 per m² (£62–£106 inc VAT) |
| Example: 200 m² car park | £10,300–£17,500 (£12,350–£21,000 inc VAT) |
| Example: 400 m² car park | £20,600–£35,000 (£24,700–£42,000 inc VAT) |
| Example: 800 m² car park | £37,900–£64,450 (£45,500–£77,350 inc VAT) |
Towns we cover in Dorset
Postcode areas: BH, DT.
What is included?
Car park surfacing for a new site means building a pavement for repeated vehicle traffic: excavation, a deeper compacted sub-base, a dense asphalt binder course and a surface course, with kerbs, drainage and lining.
- Site survey: ground, levels, drainage outfall, access for plant
- Excavation and disposal
- Sub-base about 200–300 mm, subject to ground assessment
- Dense binder course, about 60 mm
- Surface course, about 30–40 mm
- Bay lines, hatching and arrows
Rules in Dorset
Householder permitted development covers houses only. Car parks, yards, flats and business premises follow normal planning rules: resurfacing an existing area on the same footprint is generally fine, while a new car park, a change of use or new drainage may need permission. Check with the planning authority before any new hard area.
Car park surfacing in Dorset: questions
How much does car park surfacing cost in Dorset?
As a 2026 guide, about £52–£88 per m² ex VAT in Dorset. The survey confirms a fixed price.
Which towns in Dorset do you cover?
Bournemouth, Poole, Weymouth, Christchurch, Ferndown, Dorchester, Wimborne Minster.
How long does car park surfacing take?
Often 1–2 weeks for a small car park, depending on drainage.
How much does a new car park cost per m²?
As a 2026 guide, about £50–£85 per m² excluding VAT for a small new car park with a full build. Drainage, kerbs and lining are itemised on the quote; larger sites cost less per m².
Other services in Dorset
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