Car park surfacing in Nottingham
Car park surfacing around Nottingham 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 Nottingham?
These Nottingham guide prices reflect rates in the East Midlands, about 2% below our UK midpoint.
| Item | Guide price (ex VAT) |
|---|---|
| New car park or yard: dig-out, 200–300 mm sub-base, binder and surface course | £49–£83 per m² (£59–£100 inc VAT) |
| Example: 200 m² car park | £9,800–£16,650 (£11,750–£20,000 inc VAT) |
| Example: 400 m² car park | £19,600–£33,300 (£23,500–£39,950 inc VAT) |
| Example: 800 m² car park | £36,050–£61,300 (£43,250–£73,550 inc VAT) |
As a 2026 guide in Nottingham, car park surfacing work runs at about £49–£83 per m² excluding VAT, so a 800 m² car park is roughly £36,050–£61,300. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
Do I need permission in Nottingham?
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.
Nottingham: the local details
The key facts for Nottingham. Nottingham is one of the bigger places we cover in Nottinghamshire, so survey slots come round regularly.
- Postcodes
- NG1, NG7, NG3, NG8
- Area
- Nottinghamshire
- Nearest towns
- West Bridgford (2 miles), Arnold (3 miles), Hucknall (6 miles), Long Eaton (6 miles)
- Pricing
- East Midlands, about 2% below our UK midpoint
The same service is available in West Bridgford, Arnold, Hucknall, Long Eaton, Ilkeston.
How it is built
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
- 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
Questions about car park surfacing jobs in Nottingham
What is the price of car park surfacing in Nottingham?
As a 2026 guide in Nottingham, car park surfacing work runs at about £49–£83 per m² excluding VAT, so a 800 m² car park is roughly £36,050–£61,300. Drainage, kerbs and lining are itemised separately.
Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Nottingham?
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.
Do I need permission for car park surfacing in Nottingham?
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 does car park surfacing take in Nottingham?
Often 1–2 weeks for a small car park, depending on drainage. We book Nottingham surveys alongside other jobs in Nottinghamshire, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
More we do in Nottingham
- Permeable tarmac driveways
- Private and access road surfacing
- Tar and chip driveways
- Front garden to tarmac driveway
- Car park and yard repairs
- Tarmac paths and footpaths
- Everything in Nottingham
Tell us what you have in mind for Nottingham and we'll book a survey and put the specification in writing.
Car park surfacing in Nottingham: 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