Car park surfacing in Bath

What does car park surfacing cost in Bath?

These Bath guide prices reflect rates in 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)

As a 2026 guide in Bath, car park surfacing work runs at about £52–£88 per m² excluding VAT, so a 200 m² car park is roughly £10,300–£17,500. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.

Planning and kerb rules for Bath

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.

Bath: the local details

The key facts for Bath. We cover Bath as part of our regular Somerset rounds.

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: Keynsham, Trowbridge, Melksham, Frome, Westbury.

What is included in car park surfacing?

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
Dense binder course, about 60 mm
Surface course, about 30–40 mm
Bay lines, hatching and arrows

Questions about car park surfacing jobs in Bath

Will someone visit before I get a fixed price in Bath?

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.

What approvals apply in Bath?

How long does car park surfacing take in Bath?

Often 1–2 weeks for a small car park, depending on drainage. We book Bath surveys alongside other jobs in Somerset, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.

How much does car park surfacing cost in Bath?

As a 2026 guide in Bath, car park surfacing work runs at about £52–£88 per m² excluding VAT, so a 200 m² car park is roughly £10,300–£17,500. Drainage, kerbs and lining are itemised separately.

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