Car park surfacing in Brighton
Car park surfacing around Brighton starts with what the surface carries: cars only, vans, bin lorries or HGVs. That sets the depth, and the depth sets the price.
How much should I budget in Brighton?
These Brighton guide prices reflect rates in the South East, about 10% 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 | £55–£94 per m² (£66–£113 inc VAT) |
| Example: 200 m² car park | £11,000–£18,700 (£13,200–£22,450 inc VAT) |
| Example: 400 m² car park | £22,000–£37,400 (£26,400–£44,900 inc VAT) |
| Example: 800 m² car park | £40,500–£68,800 (£48,600–£82,550 inc VAT) |
As a 2026 guide in Brighton, car park surfacing work runs at about £55–£94 per m² excluding VAT, so a 800 m² car park is roughly £40,500–£68,800. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
Brighton: the local details
What applies in Brighton. We cover Brighton as part of our regular East Sussex rounds.
- Postcodes
- BN50, BN1, BN2
- Area
- East Sussex
- Nearest towns
- Hove (1 mile), Portslade (3 miles), Rottingdean (4 miles), Shoreham-by-Sea (6 miles)
- Pricing
- South East, about 10% above our UK midpoint
Close to Brighton: Hove, Portslade, Rottingdean, Shoreham-by-Sea, Peacehaven.
What the price covers
New small car parks built properly: deeper sub-base, dense binder and surface course, kerbs, drainage and lining.
- Layout drawn: bays, aisles, accessible bays and pedestrian routes
- Excavation and disposal
- Sub-base about 200–300 mm, subject to ground assessment
- Surface course, about 30–40 mm
- Bay lines, hatching and arrows
How it is built
Your questions answered
What approvals apply in Brighton?
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.
How long will the work take at my Brighton property?
Often 1–2 weeks for a small car park, depending on drainage. We book Brighton surveys alongside other jobs in East Sussex, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
How much does car park surfacing cost in Brighton?
As a 2026 guide in Brighton, car park surfacing work runs at about £55–£94 per m² excluding VAT, so a 800 m² car park is roughly £40,500–£68,800. Drainage, kerbs and lining are itemised separately.
Can I get a free survey in Brighton?
Yes for new surfacing such as drives, paths, private roads and car parks. Small repairs are often priced from photos; if a visit is needed for a repair-only job, we tell you any charge first.
More we do in Brighton
- New tarmac driveways
- Tarmac paths and footpaths
- Car park and yard repairs
- Car park resurfacing
- Front garden to tarmac driveway
- Tar and chip driveways
- Everything in Brighton
Tell us what you have in mind for Brighton and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.
Car park surfacing in Brighton: get a written 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