Car park surfacing in Cardiff
Car park surfacing around Cardiff 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 Cardiff?
These Cardiff guide prices reflect rates in Wales, about 5% 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 | £48–£81 per m² (£58–£97 inc VAT) |
| Example: 200 m² car park | £9,500–£16,150 (£11,400–£19,400 inc VAT) |
| Example: 400 m² car park | £19,000–£32,300 (£22,800–£38,750 inc VAT) |
| Example: 800 m² car park | £34,950–£59,450 (£41,950–£71,350 inc VAT) |
As a 2026 guide in Cardiff, car park surfacing work runs at about £48–£81 per m² excluding VAT, so a 400 m² car park is roughly £19,000–£32,300. Guide only; the survey confirms a fixed price.
Layer by layer
What we do on 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
- Sub-base about 200–300 mm, subject to ground assessment
- Dense binder course, about 60 mm
- Surface course, about 30–40 mm
- Kerbs, gullies, channels and connections
Where we work in and around Cardiff
The key facts for Cardiff. We cover Cardiff as part of our regular South Glamorgan rounds.
- Postcodes
- CF10, CF11, CF24, CF23, CF3
- Area
- South Glamorgan
- Nearest towns
- Llandaff (2 miles), Penarth (3 miles), Dinas Powys (3 miles), Caerphilly (7 miles)
- Pricing
- Wales, about 5% below our UK midpoint
The same service is available in Llandaff, Penarth, Dinas Powys, Caerphilly, Barry.
Planning and kerb rules for Cardiff
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.
Your questions answered
How long does car park surfacing take in Cardiff?
Often 1–2 weeks for a small car park, depending on drainage. We book Cardiff surveys alongside other jobs in South Glamorgan, and give you dates once the specification is agreed.
Can I get a free survey in Cardiff?
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 Cardiff?
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.
What is the price of car park surfacing in Cardiff?
As a 2026 guide in Cardiff, car park surfacing work runs at about £48–£81 per m² excluding VAT, so a 400 m² car park is roughly £19,000–£32,300. Drainage, kerbs and lining are itemised separately.
Other work in Cardiff
- Tarmac paths and footpaths
- Car park and yard repairs
- Tarmac driveway resurfacing
- Private and access road surfacing
- New tarmac driveways
- Permeable tarmac driveways
- Everything in Cardiff
Ready for a price in Cardiff? Use the guide price tool or send the form, and we'll arrange a visit.
Car park surfacing in Cardiff: 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